Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is divided into two primary categories: the energy required to keep the system alive (Basal Metabolic Rate), and the energy required to move the system through space (Kinetic Output).
Active vs. Passive Output
While high-intensity output (gym sessions, running, heavy mechanical lifting) burns a concentrated burst of calories, the true driver of metabolic pacing is NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis). This includes walking, typing, fidgeting, and maintaining posture.
Logging Output in VectoBody
The VectoBody dashboard includes a direct kinetic logging interface. By actively tracking your caloric output, you dynamically reduce the dietary deficit required to hit your weekly targets. If the system requires a 500 kcal daily deficit, outputting 300 kcal via physical activity reduces your dietary restriction to a mere 200 kcal. Motion equals leverage.