Simple things like sitting or fidgeting expend calories, which is great news for those people who abhor any form of organised exercise. Even if you do exercise regularly, NEAT calories can make up upto 40 per cent of your total daily caloric burn, based on your activity levels. Using NEAT to channel your day-to-day activities can be the perfect way for people to lose weight without having to spend an inordinate amount of time at the gym. Did you know that simple things like sitting or fidgeting expend calories? Note down how many hours each day you spend sitting or reclining.

Source: Standard Digital March 11, 2021 09:00 UTC