Week 8: Move More, Not Harder - The NEAT Secret

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NEAT is regulated by the subconscious brain and is a primary modulator of energy expenditure. Fidgeting, posture changes, and low-grade activities like standing can increase your metabolic rate by up to 20-30% compared to sitting passively. Breaking up sedentary time is crucial because prolonged sitting independently downregulates lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme necessary for breaking down circulating fats for energy.

References:

Levine, J. A., et al. (2005). Interindividual variation in posture allocation: possible role in human obesity. Science.

Villablanca, P. A., et al. (2015). Nonexercise activity thermogenesis in obesity management. Mayo Clinic Proceedings.