nonexercise

Any movement speeds metabolism, including fidgeting called nonexercise activity thermogenesis in scientific lingo, or NEAT for short.

You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009

Any movement speeds metabolism, including fidgeting called nonexercise activity thermogenesis in scientific lingo, or NEAT for short.

You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009

Any movement speeds metabolism, including fidgeting called nonexercise activity thermogenesis in scientific lingo, or NEAT for short.

You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009

Katzmarzyk is referring to the difference between official exercise activity, such as running, biking, or lifting weights, and so-called nonexercise activity, like walking to your car, mowing the lawn, or simply standing.

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The scientific term for fidgeting—nonexercise activity thermogenesis NEAT for short—was coined in a study conducted at the Mayo Clinic, which concluded that someone who fidgets can burn up to 350 calories more a day than someone who is stationary.

The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

The scientific term for fidgeting—nonexercise activity thermogenesis NEAT for short—was coined in a study conducted at the Mayo Clinic, which concluded that someone who fidgets can burn up to 350 calories more a day than someone who is stationary.

The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

I wanted more of it, but I knew for me and the nonexercise getting done that I needed to to eat just one. haha.

MSC: Banana-Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting 2009

By March 1996 John had convinced Carolyn Bessette—a confirmed nonexercise buff—to join Plus One and embark on her own training program.

American Legacy C. David Heymann 2007

By March 1996 John had convinced Carolyn Bessette—a confirmed nonexercise buff—to join Plus One and embark on her own training program.

American Legacy C. David Heymann 2007

So the more nonexercise activity you do, the more total time you spend on your feet and out of your chair.

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