Fitness
Exercise Thermogenesis Basics
Exercise thermogenesis is energy spent in structured workouts and short afterburn—distinct from NEAT, and felt differently when thyroid pace shifts.
Exercise thermogenesis basics cover calories burned during and briefly after structured movement—runs, lifts, classes—not the all-day fidgeting captured by NEAT. Hard sessions spike burn acutely; easy volume adds up quietly across the week.
Thyroid pace changes how costly the same pace feels, not always how many calories a watch estimates. Pair exercise thermogenesis with recovery fuel instead of eating back every watch notification blindly.
Common questions
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Does afterburn make HIIT vastly superior for fat loss?
Afterburn exists but is smaller than hype suggests. Consistent training you recover from, plus intake quality, beats chasing EPOC alone.
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