It’s no secret that moving more can help to shift excess body fat, build muscle and improve health. But spending more time in the gym isn’t always the best strategy, says biohacking expert Dr Molly Maloof. Instead, we should look to expend more energy through everyday tasks (known as NEAT). Dr Maloof spills the beans on this easy form of exercise.
‘Non-exercise activity thermogenesis’ is a fancy way of describing the energy you expend to do everything during the day that is not sleeping, eating or purposeful exercise (like sport, running or gym workouts). NEAT is achieved by just walking around, running to catch the bus, gardening, cleaning, even fidgeting. This activity can add up significantly throughout the day.
