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Crucial role of non-exercise activity thermogenesis in maintaining a lifetime of metabolic health

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You simply cannot out-train a terribly sedentary lifestyle with just one intense hour at the gym if you sit totally motionless for the remaining twenty-three. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis encompasses the subtle daily movements like fidgeting and walking up stairs that collectively burn massive amounts of calories. Integrating these tiny motions is the secret to sustaining metabolic health.

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