{"id":313826,"date":"2025-10-18T16:25:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/313826\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T16:25:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:25:18","slug":"forget-long-walks-apollo-neurologist-suggests-a-simple-exercise-to-do-at-home-that-can-protect-your-heart-and-sugar-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/313826\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget long walks. Apollo neurologist suggests a simple exercise to do at home that can protect your heart and sugar levels"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been sitting for hours, convincing yourself that your evening walk will \u201cbalance it out,\u201d an Apollo neurologist has news for you \u2014 it won\u2019t. According to Dr Sudhir Kumar, the real game-changer for your health might just be something you can do right beside your chair \u2014 squats<\/a>. Turns out, taking short exercise<\/a> breaks during the day can do far more for your heart and blood sugar than one long workout after work.<\/p>\n

Dr Sudhir Kumar, a renowned neurologist, recently shared on X that just 10 squats every 45 minutes are more effective in controlling blood sugar levels<\/a> than a single 30-minute walk, especially for those who sit for long hours. He explained that prolonged sitting \u2014 whether at your desk or while binge-watching \u2014 increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.<\/p>\n

He added that even brief bursts of movement can help undo the damage caused by sitting too long. Short activities like squats or three-minute walks every 45 minutes keep your body active and metabolism in check \u2014 something a once-a-day workout doesn\u2019t fully achieve. So, the next time your smartwatch nudges you to \u201cstand up,\u201d maybe throw in a quick round of squats. Your body will thank you more than that post-dinner stroll ever could.<\/p>\n

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About SquatsAccording to Healthline, squats are a fundamental movement that engages multiple muscles and joints, making them one of the most effective exercises for overall strength and mobility. Squats primarily target the lower body \u2014 glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors, and calves \u2014 while also activating core muscles like the rectus abdominis, obliques, and erector spinae. Advanced variations, such as back or overhead squats, even involve shoulders, arms, and back.<\/p>\n

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Squats strengthen your core, improve posture, reduce injury risk, and enhance lower-body strength, helping with daily movements like walking, climbing, or lifting. They also burn calories and boost athletic performance, especially with jump squat variations. With countless variations and no equipment needed for bodyweight squats, they\u2019re versatile and can be done anywhere.
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