FiDgeting

It might convey a lack of focus – how many times were you told off as a child for not sitting still? But foot tappers and thumb twiddlers are actually just getting a workout. Yes, fidgeting is, in fact, NEAT – that’s Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. In basic terms, it’s any activity that’s not eating, sleeping or sporting exercise. Experts reveal those who fidget burn up to 350 calories a day – ideal if you’re desk-bound for most of it.