Ep. 6 - NEAT Why You Can't Outrun a Bad Diet (and Why…

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In this episode of Metabolic Mastery, brought to you by KORR Medical Technologies, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber dive into the truth about exercise, metabolism, and body composition. Picking up from last week's episode on fast vs. slow metabolism, they break down why traditional views on calorie burn are flawed—and why your daily movement (NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) may matter more than your time at the gym. They explore: The calorie pie chart: where your energy really goes Why NEAT can burn more than your workouts The myth of "you need muscle to burn fat"—and what muscle really does The constrained energy model and how your body adapts to exercise Why the type of movement matters more than how hard you go Practical tips for making your life less efficient (on purpose) to lose more weight Why metabolic testing is key to aligning effort with your unique goals Whether you're a clinician, athlete, or just trying to feel better and live longer, this episode gives you the tools to rethink fitness as a lifestyle—not a punishment. Subscribe and share to keep moving smarter, not just harder. Notes: Metabolic Flexibility: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35287953/ Constrained Total Energy Expenditure: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4803033/ Aerobic Exercise & Weight Loss: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39724371/ Beyond Weight Loss, Clear Evidence of Benefits of Physical Activity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30563874/ NEAT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12468415/ Follow KORR: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korrmedical/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/korrmedical/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/korrmedical https://korr.com/ Listen to the Metabolic Mastery Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-mastery/id1812972674 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sgLMFv1Z8DwEz87yUpapI?si=29a177a6c6ca4ed4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@korrmed/podcasts YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVCRWXBDdFo_S0OeaAsPv8xTnfajTLc75&si=d4wVUA0jqajkbukB Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d76834b7-c11a-485f-8010-32b490d49e57/metabolic-mastery