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April 8, 2025
2937: [Part 2] Calories Out: How Does Your Metabolism Burn Calories? by Rachel Trotta on NEAT
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and NutritionAbout this episode
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2937: Rachel Trotta explains how small, consistent movements throughout your day, known as non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), can significantly boost your metabolism, even more than formal workouts. By emphasizing low-intensity activity and strength training, she highlights a sustainable approach to maintaining a healthy metabolic rate, especially through hormonal shifts and aging. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.racheltrotta.com/making-the-changes-that-matter/how-does-your-metabolism-burn-calories/ Quotes to ponder: "You will make huge inroads in 'speeding up' your metabolism." "NEAT has the potential to vary your metabolic rate in the quadruple digits." "You must work with yourself, not against yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices