Tag: Sitting

According to a study published in the *Journal of Physical Activity and Health*, subjects burned only around 80 calories per hour while passively sitting. For those looking to increase this figure and combat the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle, the key lies in understanding and maximizing non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).

According to the Cleveland Clinic, your body never stops burning calories, even when at rest. So, how many calories do you burn sitting in a chair all day? The precise number is different for everyone, but the bulk of your caloric expenditure comes from your basal metabolic rate (BMR), a significant portion of which is used while sitting.