Do You Know the Health Benefits of Squatting

Squatting

Dr. Purushothaman
August 1, 2017

Exercising on a regular basis surely helps our body and our mind. For better toned body, choosing the right exercise is mandatory. There are a lot of exercises meant for each part of the body. But only a few are actually meant for the complete body and Squat is one such. The squat is usually recommended by experts to be done on a regular and daily basis. There are a lot of reasons why we should squat on a regular basis. Some of the major benefits are mentioned below.

Get rid of cellulite- Squat is a very simple exercise that involves the stretching of the muscles. Squatting on a regular basis will help a lot in the circulation of the blood. When the blood, especially the oxygenated blood is circulated throughout the body, there will be sufficient supply of oxygen as well as nutrients all over the body. This will help in getting rid of the cellulite.

Helps in burning fats and calories- Getting a better body is what everyone dreams Women, especially, are worried about maintaining their body in the right shape. Squats can be of great help to women in this case, as it helps in burning the unnecessary calories as well as fats from the body without going to the gym.

Helps in the growth of the optimal muscle- Squat seems to be a very simple exercise. Even though we feel that squat is just a leg exercise, it has to be understood that it is a complete body exercise that promotes optimal muscle growth. Squatting helps in releasing particular hormones needed for the growth of the muscles.

Helps to tone the legs- Proper Squats provide good exercise for the legs, making them well toned. It makes the legs very much flexible and allows free mobility too.

Get a strong lower body- The position of the squat is such that the lower body needs support the upper part of the body. Such a position helps in giving the lower body the right strength that it needs. The peculiarity of squat is that you do not need any tool for performing it. But it will be very effective if we make use of barbell.

Builds up the size of the Muscles- While body building, Squat is considered as a major and a basic exercise that is considered mandatory. Even though it is very easy while taking a look at other exercises, Squat has more than what it seems to be. It stretches the muscles in a proper way and in the long run, helps in building up the muscles in a proper way.

Other benefits

Physical benefits of squats are many. Apart from the above mentioned benefits, we find that squats can help us to reduce injury, improve our core strength, helps in building muscles, and gives mobility and flexibility to the body.  The factor that the squat is gaining more and more popularity these days is because it is a very effective exercise that needs no tools. Moreover, it can be done anywhere. You can do your squats even when you are at your workplace or at the comfort of your home too.

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