Apr 22nd, 2008
Isn’t that NEAT?
I must admit it, I was rather pleased with myself after reading the latest Nutrition Action news letter. Inside was an interview with someone professing the benefits of what he calls “NEAT”; which stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.
Basically, NEAT is all about what I alluded to in my ”Idiosyncrasies” post. All the little activities you do in the day (be it foot tapping, shuffling around, STANDING, and of course walking) can equate to significant energy expenditure. He discusses these various activities and relates how easy it can be to significantly expend more calories every day through incredibly simple means. For example, his office has no chairs. Seriously, he even claims to work by walking at a steady pace on a treadmill; even when on the phone! Now I’m not advocating we all throw away our chairs but his efforts are definitely thought provoking.