NEAT for Fat Loss: How Daily Movement Burns More Fat Than Extra Workouts
If you are doing “the right workouts” but fat loss feels slower than it used to, there is a hidden lever you can pull without adding more gym sessions: NEAT. NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis — the calories you burn from everything that is not sleeping, eating, or formal exercise. It includes walking to the kitchen, standing while you work, cleaning, carrying groceries, pacing during a phone call, taking the stairs, and even fidgeting. For many women, especially after 35–40, NEAT becomes the difference between “I work out but nothing changes” and “I finally feel like my body is responding again.” In this article, you will learn how NEAT works, why it matters for fat loss, how to increase it without exhausting yourself, and how to combine it with strength training for the best long-term results. On this page What NEAT Is (And What It Is Not) Why NEAT Matters for Fat Loss What the...