We hear it all the time—“I need to get my 10,000 steps in.”
But what if there was a simpler way to get similar benefits… without carving out a big chunk of your day?
A study out of the University of Texas found that doing just 10 squats every 45 minutes throughout the day can deliver similar cardiometabolic benefits to walking 10,000 steps.
Even more interesting… it may actually help control blood sugar better than going for a single 30-minute walk.
Here’s why:
When we sit for long periods:
- Blood sugar starts to rise
- Circulation slows down
- Your largest muscles (legs and glutes) basically “switch off”
But something as simple as 10 squats flips that switch back on.
Those big leg muscles immediately:
- Pull glucose out of your bloodstream
- Get your blood flowing again
- Kick your metabolism back into gear
That’s why these small “movement snacks” throughout the day can be so powerful.
Instead of relying on one workout… you’re reminding your body all day long that it’s supposed to move.
Over time, this can:
- Support heart health
- Keep joints loose and moving
- Help prevent the blood sugar spikes that contribute to insulin resistance
So if your day gets busy and a full workout isn’t happening…
👉 Set a timer
👉 Stand up every 45 minutes
👉 Do 10 squats
It’s simple. It’s quick. And it adds up in a big way.
10 squats every 45 minutes—because “I’ll work out later” has a pretty low success rate.
Have a great afternoon,
Joy, Jen, Kim, Kathy, Coloradas, Maxfield, Dr Shriner and Dr Ring
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