19/01/2026
stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis, which refers to all the movement throughout the day that is not intentional exercise. This includes walking, fidgeting, climbing stairs and cleaning 🚶 every little move counts!
The number of calories burned through NEAT can vary greatly from person to person: some people may burn hundreds of calories, while others may burn over 1,000 calories per day just through everyday movement.
This makes NEAT a powerful contributor to metabolic health and weight regulation.