05/09/2026
Have you heard of NEAT before? 👀
NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) is all the movement you do outside of planned exercise… and it’s something we often overlook.
Walking to the shops, carrying the washing upstairs, gardening, playing with the children or taking the stairs... it all contributes to your overall movement throughout the day.
It’s a really helpful reminder that movement isn’t just about the workout you squeezed in (or didn’t).
Of course, everyday movement doesn’t replace the unique benefits of strength training, Pilates or other purposeful exercises, but it does remind us that looking after our health isn’t all or nothing.
So next time you catch yourself thinking, “I haven’t done enough today,” take a moment to recognise all the ways you’ve already moved. 🤍
👇 Had you heard of NEAT before, or is this a new one for you?