Using NEAT to Get Fit at the Office: A Real Story The Desk Job Dilemma Anya and Rahul, colleagues in a fast-paced marketing team at a startup, often find themselves glued to their desks for over 12 hours a day, thanks to tight deadlines and long commutes. “I’m trying to lose weight, but I barely get time to exercise during the week. Weekends are the only time I can hit the gym,” Rahul confessed during a lunch break. “I know what you mean,” replied Anya. “Sitting so much, I’ve even developed varicose veins!” That’s when Rahul remembered something:“You know, Anuja from Sales was talking about this thing called NEAT. She said it’s helping her stay active at work.” What Is NEAT? Curious, the two walked over to Anuja, who was standing while having lunch. “NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis,” she explained.“It’s all the calories you burn through non-exercise movements — like standing, walking, stretching, even fidgeting. It may not feel like much, but it adds up!” Benefits of NEAT for Office Workers Anuja went on to explain how increasing NEAT during the workday helps counteract the harmful effects of sitting for too long: Boosts daily calorie burn by up to 350 calories Improves blood flow and circulation Reduces the risk of heart disease Prevents conditions like varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Supports healthy weight loss “I set alarms on my phone to remind me to get up every hour. Just 4-5 minutes of walking can make a big difference,” Anuja shared. How to Increase NEAT in the Office Want to try NEAT at work? Here are some simple and effective ways: Stand during phone calls or meetings Take short walking breaks every hour Use the stairs instead of the elevator Eat your lunch standing or take a walk afterward Use a standing desk, if available Stretch at your desk every 30–60 minutes Rahul was surprised. “So NEAT helps even with varicose veins?” “Yes,” said Anuja. “They’re caused by poor blood flow, and just standing or walking regularly improves that.” SitWalker: A Solution for Sedentary Workspaces For those who cannot leave their desks often, Anuja recommended a device called the SitWalker. “The SitWalker stimulates the same muscles used during walking,” she explained.“It promotes leg movement while seated, improves blood circulation, prevents clots, and helps reduce varicose veins — all while increasing your NEAT levels.” Small Changes, Big Results By the end of lunch, Rahul and Anya were sold.“We’re going to increase our NEAT too!” Rahul exclaimed. From that day on, their office routine changed — more movement, less sitting, and a noticeable boost in energy and mood. Final Thoughts: Stay Fit, Even While You Sit NEAT is a powerful, overlooked way to burn more calories, improve your health, and prevent lifestyle diseases — all without hitting the gym. Whether you’re using simple movement breaks or smart devices like the SitWalker, staying active throughout your workday is easier — and more impactful — than you think. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Rahul’s younger sister, Divya, is a couch potato. Whether it’s online classes or a Netflix binge, she rarely moves once seated. Recently, Rahul found out about the benefits of NEAT — Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, at work. Since then, he has incorporated intermittent walks and small bursts of activity throughout the day to improve his blood circulation and fitness.In a bid to get Divya to increase her NEAT, Rahul found out five simple exercises and movements she could do every day:Walk around the house intermittentlyAfter finishing an episode or at the end of a lecture, take a few rounds around the house. Whether it’s to grab a healthy snack or to stretch to get the blood flowing, intermittent walking can boost NEAT.Take classes or meetings while walking aroundMost of us have smartphones or compact laptops that we can hold as we walk. If we take even one class or meeting as we walk around the house or down in our locality, it can add to our daily steps, increasing our overall NEAT.Do simple leg exercises while seatedIf unable to move too much, simple leg movements like moving the heel up and down or tapping the toes can also improve blood circulation in the lower legs. The key to gaining benefits from NEAT is intermittent activity throughout the day, even when seated.A device like the SitWalker operates the calf muscles exactly as designed by nature while seated. It mimics the same movements made during walking. This helps prevent diabetic foot, blood clots, varicose veins, and more.Move when standingWaiting at the bus stop or for food to heat up in the microwave? Move around, stand on one leg, and step from side to side. Continuous movement while standing can help increase overall NEAT, promoting better blood flow. Take the stairsWhen going out and returning home, try taking the stairs. This is a great way of exercising muscles and burning calories at the same time. Unable to take the stairs all the way up and down? Do as much as you can — every little bit counts!NEAT not only improves blood circulation in the lower body but also aids in weight loss and burning calories. Increasing the amount of physical activity in a day has long-lasting health benefits. It can even save your life by preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms!We expect Divya and YOU to start increasing NEAT today!