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NEAT, or Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, is the energy your body expends on all activities outside structured exercise—such as walking, fidgeting, or doing chores. NEAT plays a key role in daily calorie burn, metabolism, and maintaining a healthy weight.

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THE EXERCISE PARADOX, WHY WORKING OUT MAY BURN FEWER CALORIES AT REST IN OBESITY

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Exercise is often seen as the key to weight loss, but for people with obesity, research shows a surprising twist, regular exercise may not always increase calories burned at rest. This counterintuitive effect reflects how the body adapts, conserves energy,…

Aisha Saleem
November 27, 2025

THE EXERCISE PARADOX, WHY WORKING OUT MAY BURN FEWER CALORIES AT REST IN OBESITY

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