Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) refers to all the energy expended for everything we do that is not sleeping, eating, or sports-like exercise.
It includes all the small movements and activities that happen throughout the day, done for transportation, errands, or leisure rather than as a planned workout.
- Use stairs, walk or bike for short trips
- Park farther away or get off public transit a stop early
- Gardening, cleaning, or doing household chores
- Carrying groceries
- Fidgeting (hand or leg shaking)
- Slow jogging (超慢跑)
Small changes—like standing up more often, walking during phone calls, or taking frequent, brief movement breaks—can add up over time.
