These activities contribute to a process called non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).
Though most people dont consider NEAT, it likely plays a role in maintaining your overall health.
NEAT ends up contributing to a significant chunk of our activity.
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This makes up about 15% of our total energy expenditure, Barron said.
As such, healthcare providers often endorse NEAT as a way for people to prioritize their well-being.
For most people, this makes up about 5% of our total energy expenditure, Barron said.
[But] this will obviously vary for the individual depending on the amount of exercise they do.
This is especially true for people with overweight or obesity.
It can be helpful to think about increasing NEAT in three different areas of your life, Kampert said.
These activities play a significant role in energy expenditureand burning calories.
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