Not everyone shares my love of squats, but strong quads, hamstrings, glutes, and a lower back are essential if you're looking to run or cycle faster, as well as help prevent sports-related injuries. So going back to the basics, I want to review dumbbell squats. They are easy and effective.
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If you're pressed for time and feel like strength training has been pushed aside, I am here to tell you that you have squat options. While adding a smattering of squats throughout your day might not be ideal, it is better than nothing.
Here are some suggestions:
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Squats. Love them or hate them, you got to admit they are here to stay. A simple and extremely effective exercise, squats can become a little dull.
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We all know that men and women are different, even in how we exercise. Add to those differences the fact that women are more likely to suffer knee injuries. The difference is structural; the width of our child bearing hips angles the thigh bone (femur) in such a way that it creates some laxity and instability in the knee joint.
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One of the reasons I love Pilates is that it makes everything better, from improving your golf game, to protecting your back while gardening. It can even make you faster in the pool. The attention to details of Pilates and the Pilates basics can help you with the basic moves of weight training, too.
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