Embrace the Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories with NEAT!

1. Turn sitting into a stealth workout. Tap your toes, lift those knees, stretch your arms, and give your chair a workout it won't forget.
2. Balance while you wait. See how long you can balance on one foot while standing in line.
3. Hydrate often. The more water you drink, the more bathroom breaks you’ll need. If possible, walk to a bathroom on a different floor.
4. Brush your teeth while doing squats – multi-tasking, anyone?
 
5. Game on! Pick active video games and play away.
6. Take calls on the move -- pace like a pro.
7. Embrace parking-far-away -- extra steps, extra swagger.
8. TV commercials or closing credits are dance breaks waiting to happen.
9. Rise from your chair every hour -- stretch and conquer!
10. Netflix and stretch – no more couch potato excuses.
 
11. Go on a supermarket scavenger hunt. Organize your grocery list so you need to go out of the way to get everything.
12. Traffic jam jamming: Bust out your finest car karaoke moves while stuck in traffic. Your fellow drivers might just join in!
13. Stand tall with a standing desk – your back will thank you.
14. Earn your dinner with some dish duty.
 
15. Get hands-on! Forget the fancy kitchen gadgets. Slice those veggies, shred your own cheese, and stir up creations with a good ol' spoon and some elbow grease.
16. Treadmill desk – work while you walk, no sweat!
17. Get dirty gardening and claim victory over your yard.
18. Do some kitchen counter ballet. While waiting for a pot to boil, rise up on your toes and do some quick ballet-inspired calf raises.
 
19. Flex those muscles – carry groceries like a champ.
20. Add a little weight to your backpack for errands.
21. Water break! Carry a smaller water bottle so you need to get up and fill it often.
22. Tap your toes! Practice tapping your feet in rhythm, whether you're sitting at your desk or stuck in line. It's like a personal drum solo!
23. Bedtime stretching – say goodnight to stiffness.
 
24. Give your tush a squeeze. When sitting or standing, tighten your glutes and hold for a few seconds. Repeat as often as you like – no one will know!
25. Playtime with pets and kids – release your inner superhero.
26. Step up your pedometer game – count those steps!
27. Fidget power – tapping toes has never been this awesome.
28. Stand up when you check your socials. Mindless scrolling doesn’t need to be done laying down.
 
29. Suds and shine – wash your car manually.
30. Embrace your inner handyman – DIY projects galore.
31. Tune into a podcast or audiobook and head out for a walk around the neighborhood.
32. Walking meetings – brainstorm and step up your game.
33. Your kitchen is your dance floor – move and groove!
34. Wash your windows every time you’re fueling up your car.
 
35. Do the microwave march. While waiting for the microwave to ding, march in place.
36. Turn sweeping into a dance performance. Your broom becomes your dance partner, and your floor will be spotless.
37. Short hop? Walk or bike it like a rockstar.
38. Blast your favorite music while doing chores. You’re bound to move faster when you have a good beat!
 
39. Give back. Do a fun walk to raise money for your favorite cause, volunteer at a soup kitchen or food pantry, help clean up a local park, the opportunities are endless to move while you’re making the world a better place!
40. Take up a hobby. Like taking pictures? Grab your camera and go for a walk. Love music? Have a dance party or head to a club to dance.
41. Choose the scenic route – who needs shortcuts anyway?
 
42. Lunch break? Speed walk it out!
43. Deep breaths and stretches – zen and movement combined.
44. Be a cleaning whirlwind – tidy up and burn those calories.
45. Sit on a stability ball for epic core activation.
46. Dance your worries away – embrace those happy feet.
47. Outdoor fun – hiking, sports, and more!
 
48. Take the stairs, skip the elevator -- show the steps who's boss!
49. Do arm circles while you figure out what you’re going to wear for the day.