30 Seconds SummaryThree Ways to Move More
- Understanding NEAT and NEPA is key for increasing activity levels; NEAT involves unconscious movements like fidgeting, while NEPA includes conscious physical activities like walking the dog.
- A decline in NEAT naturally occurs during a caloric deficit, but you can compensate by boosting your NEPA activities, which helps maintain your overall activity level.
- Incremental ways to increase movement include choosing farther parking spots or walking part of the way to stores, especially in cities with good public transit.
- Adopting new hobbies such as magic or playing guitar can increase NEPA by encouraging small, frequent movements, and can also be monetized over time.
- Using a pedometer to track steps helps monitor and adjust your activity levels, especially useful when managing caloric intake and aiming for weight loss.
- Expanding your activities beyond the gym can enrich your social and intellectual life while still contributing to your overall fitness and physical health.
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Peter Baker
