Commit to NEAT
Moving more throughout your day is a guaranteed way to improve your health. Researchers say that the more non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) you get throughout the day, the healthier you become. NEAT is any movement you do that is not a planned workout routine.
Below are some simple ways to incorporate more NEAT movements into your day!
- Stand for two minutes for every 30 minutes you are seated
- Walk to a faraway parking spot
- Take the stairs
- Walk around at home instead of sitting on the couch
- Garden
- Stand or walk while you are on the phone
- Walk or pace back and forth while you brush your teeth
- Walk your dog
The possibilities for movement are endless! This week, think about three ways you can commit to increasing your NEAT movements and then submit them to us. Remember, when you write something down, you are 42% more likely to achieve it.
About the author
Ms. Megan Petriello is an Assistant Vice President, Assistant Team Leader and a Fitness and Wellness Specialist on the Slainte Fitness team at USLI. Ms. Petriello enjoys staying active by teaching HIIT classes, running and strength training. Ms. Petriello gets the most enjoyment from living an active lifestyle, and she is an avid believer in the power of positive thinking!