What is NEAT exercise?

What is NEAT exercise?

WHAT IS NEAT? NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis and while it sounds complicated, it simply refers to the energy used to carry out any daily activity that isn’t formal exercise (e.g., running or resistance training) or sleeping. NEAT exercise’ can...
How bad is it to do the same workout every day?

How bad is it to do the same workout every day?

Routine is our comfort zone. Most of us set an alarm for the same time every day (and with the same tune), eat the same breakfast and take the same route to and from work. What’s more, a lot of us even do the same thing every time we exercise. Doing the same exact...
TDEE – Total Daily Energy Expenditure

TDEE – Total Daily Energy Expenditure

If you feel like you are sitting more and moving less, you may be looking for simple ways to burn more energy. Fortunately, there are a few ways to boost your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and not all of them require a workout. Simply moving around more,...
Cardio before or after weights

Cardio before or after weights

There isn’t a magic formula when it comes to doing cardio or weights first. Like many people, you probably face this constant conundrum when you walk into the gym: Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights? The short answer is: It largely depends on your...
Benefits of exercise to help prevent Cancer

Benefits of exercise to help prevent Cancer

Not all cancers can be prevented, but there are proven ways you can reduce your risk. We will look at the benefits of exercise, including how it can help to reduce the risk of cancer. Being active can also be helpful for many people with cancer during and after...
Sleep – Why it’s important

Sleep – Why it’s important

A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, the Western environment is interfering with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past,...