Doing squats and walking every day helps reduce a sedentary lifestyle. It also helps boost your metabolism. Tap to read which of the two is better to regulate blood sugar levels.
Benefits of squats
Doing squats helps improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. It helps improve lower body strength and tones your core.
Benefits of walking
Walking helps improve cardiovascular health and helps reduce the risk of chronic health diseases.
Muscle activation
Squats help engage large muscle groups in the lower body as compared to walking. It leads to better blood sugar control.
Frequency
Squats help engage large muscle groups in the lower body as compared to walking. It leads to better blood sugar control. Performing 10 squats every 45 minutes can better regulate blood sugar levels as compared to a 30-minute walk.
Boosts metabolism
Squats help build muscle mass, as compared to walking, which helps improve cardiovascular health.
Squats or walking: which is better?
Squats and walking both help regulate blood sugar levels. But squats help regulate blood sugar levels better. Combine squats with walking to improve insulin sensitivity, heart health and muscle function.
Information credits
This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, it is always advisable to consult a fitness trainer for expert advice.