Yahoo

Skip the gym — and just add NEAT: How everyday activities, like taking the stairs and cleaning your house, can boost your health.

Taking the stairs is a form of NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis. (Getty Images) Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve been to the gym or had an hour to kill in yoga class. But that doesn’t ...
OPB

There’s a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It’s called NEAT

If anyone asked if I get enough exercise, my answer would be unequivocal: Yes, I make a point of carving out time to sweat, get my heart pumping and move around. I probably would not mention that I ...
New York Post

NEAT is the secret to being healthier and getting in better shape without going to the gym

Are you falling short on fitness? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle ...
USA Today

Health benefits of standing versus sitting: Here's what to know

NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) describes subtle movements like fidgeting that contribute to calorie expenditure. Motorized under-desk leg exercisers can provide modest exercise benefits ...
NPR

Living Better: how increasing small movements can make a big difference

When was the last time you moved around? Notice I did not say exercise. Most of us are well aware that working out, like going on a run, playing a sport, whatever it is, is good for your health. But ...
NPR

Why it's OK to put 'dry clean only' clothes in the washer (and more neat laundry tips)

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