If you’ve been sitting for hours, convincing yourself that your evening walk will “balance it out,” an Apollo neurologist has news for you — it won’t. According to Dr Sudhir Kumar, the real game-changer for your health might just be something you can do right beside your chair — squats. Turns out, taking short exercise breaks during the day can do far more for your heart and blood sugar than one long workout after work.
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 than a single 30-minute walk, especially for those who sit for long hours. He explained that prolonged sitting — whether at your desk or while binge-watching — increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
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 — something a once-a-day workout doesn’t fully achieve. So, the next time your smartwatch nudges you to “stand up,” maybe throw in a quick round of squats. Your body will thank you more than that post-dinner stroll ever could.
About Squats
According 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 — glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors, and calves — 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.
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’re versatile and can be done anywhere.
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 than a single 30-minute walk, especially for those who sit for long hours. He explained that prolonged sitting — whether at your desk or while binge-watching — increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
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 — something a once-a-day workout doesn’t fully achieve. So, the next time your smartwatch nudges you to “stand up,” maybe throw in a quick round of squats. Your body will thank you more than that post-dinner stroll ever could.
✅10 squats every 45-minutes are more beneficial for blood sugars as compared to a 30-minute walk during prolonged sitting
— Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (@hyderabaddoctor) September 2, 2024
Prolonged sitting (during office hours or leisure time) poses multiple health hazards, including a higher risk of overweight, obesity, diabetes and… pic.twitter.com/EyoK1uzDRS
About Squats
According 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 — glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors, and calves — 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.
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’re versatile and can be done anywhere.
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