SQUATS FOR LIFE
- INCREASE ENTIRE BODY STRENGTH AND MUSCLE
Obviously, squats build strong legs which help support the entire body. But they also promote body wide muscle building.
2. BURN FAT
ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO BURN CALORIES IS TO BURN FAT.IT IS SAID THAT FOR EVERY POUND OF MUSCLE U GAIN ,UR BODY BURNS 35-50 CALORIES. SO IF U GAIN 10 POUNDS OF MUSCLE. YOU CAN BURN UPTO 500 MORE CAL PER DAY.
3.BUILD CORE STRENGTH
THE MUSCLES ,BONES AND JOINTS THAT LINK YOUR UPPER AND LOWER BODY ARE KNOWN AS THE CORE.THIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSCLE GROUP IN OUR BODY AND SHOULD BE THE TOP AREA TO WORK ON WHEN EMBARKING A EXERCISE PLAN.
4. TONE YOUR ABS LEGS AND BUTT
From just one simple exercise you can get a washboard stomach, Beyonce booty and toned pins. In fact, when performed properly there are few other movements that work so many muscle groups at once.
For added toning, try a deep squat over a parallel one as one study discovered that the gluteus maximus is over 25% more engaged during deep squats!
5.INCREASE FLEXIBILTY & PREVENT INJURIES
Flexibility is an important aspect of injury prevention and should be a consideration in any well-rounded workout plan. Our muscles, tendons and ligaments become less elastic with age so doing all we can to slow down this process is a good idea.
If you work at a desk all day, or are pretty sedentary, then you should be especially diligent about maintaining flexibility.
Doing squats regularly will see you limber up and become more flexible as they involve bending and stretching of the leg muscles including the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.
6. Remove Bodily Waste
Another surprising benefit of squats is that they help in the removal of waste from the body, while delivering nutrition to all tissues, including organs and glands. They even help the movement of feces through the colon and contribute to more regular bowel movements!
7. Make Daily Tasks Easier
Squats are known as a ‘functional exercise’ thanks to their ability to make real life tasks easier.
After all, think of how many times a day people squat – to sit, to lift, to pick up fallen items and even to pet the cat!
Performing squats means that you build muscle and improve flexibility, core strength, bone and joint health, mobility and balance – all of which lead to a more efficient body for real world tasks like shopping, cleaning, decorating and gardening!
How To Squat Correctly
As with many exercises, improper form means you won’t achieve the benefit of the exercise and, in some cases, it can be downright damaging to the joints.
To perform a basic squat you should:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes facing forward.
Place your hands on your thighs, gaze upwards and lift your chest high.
Bend your knees, placing weight on the heels, and sit back.
Keeping the head and chest upright, slide your hands down your thighs, ending where your elbows reach your knees (your knees should not go beyond your toes!)
Hold for five seconds.
Rise up, pressing through the heels, and straighten out the hips until you’re in the starting position.
Repeat 15 to 20 times, for 2 or 3 sets for beginners, and at least two to three times a week
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