Metabolic Impact: RMR, EPOC, and NEAT

The MOVs training system is built not only to develop muscle and strength but to maximize metabolic output - both during and long after each session ends. This is accomplished through targeted influence on three major components of metabolism: Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), and Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT).

 RMR is the number of calories your body burns at rest to support vital functions such as breathing, cell repair, and hormonal balance. It accounts for the majority of your daily energy expenditure. One of the most effective ways to increase RMR is by building lean muscle mass, which MOVs does by incorporating high-volume hypertrophy work, compound movements, and progressive overload. Unlike traditional programs that isolate strength or endurance, MOVs blends both to continuously stimulate muscular adaptation. The more lean tissue you carry, the more calories your body must expend daily - even when you’re doing nothing. This makes MOVs especially effective for long-term fat loss and maintenance, as it shifts your metabolic baseline upward.

 EPOC, or the “afterburn effect,” refers to the extra oxygen and energy your body requires after high-intensity training to return to homeostasis. MOVs deliberately creates a high EPOC response through intense supersets, minimal rest intervals, and large muscle group activation. Clients may burn 60 to 150+ extra calories after training, depending on their fitness level and session intensity. This extended calorie burn can last up to 24-48 hours post-exercise, making MOVs more metabolically powerful than traditional split routines or cardio-only programs. Unlike steady-state cardio, which stops burning calories once the session ends, MOVs turns the body into a calorie-burning engine for days.

 Beyond the training session itself, MOVs influences behavior and movement patterns throughout the day. This is where NEAT comes in - every movement you do outside of structured exercise, including walking, fidgeting, chores, or standing. MOVs build energy capacity and movement confidence, which often leads to a natural increase in NEAT. Clients report having more stamina to walk longer distances, perform more physical tasks, and stay on their feet without fatigue. Over time, this can account for hundreds of additional calories burned each day, without needing extra workouts or cardio sessions.

 Together, the combined effects on RMR, EPOC, and NEAT make MOVs a uniquely efficient and sustainable system for fat loss, body recomposition, and long-term metabolic health. It doesn’t rely solely on willpower or extreme caloric deficits - instead, it raises your body’s baseline output so that fat loss becomes easier, more automatic, and more permanent.