03/12/2025
Why You Need to Squat (Even If You Think You Don’t)
Most people think squatting is “leg day.” In reality, it’s life insurance for your hips, knees, spine, digestion, pelvic floor, and long-term independence.
But here’s the shocking part:
• We spend 9–10 hours a day sitting — more than we spend sleeping.
• Hip mobility declines by up to 7% every decade… unless you train it.
• Falls are the #1 cause of injury-related death in over-65s — and poor lower-body strength + immobility is a major contributor.
• Populations that still rest in a deep squat have far lower rates of hip and knee issues (and stay independent for longer).
• And this one really hits: Every 1cm you lose in mobility after age 40 is linked to a higher risk of chronic pain.
Yet… we don’t change our behaviour.
Why?
Because the problem is INVISIBLE!
You don’t feel the loss of mobility today. You only feel it when it’s too late.
So here’s the reframing:
➡️ A squat isn’t a workout. It’s a long-term insurance policy you can top up daily.
➡️ It’s not about getting strong legs—it’s about keeping the ability to get up and down off the floor at 60, 70, 80+.
➡️ It’s one of the simplest, cheapest, highest-ROI movements you can do for your future self.
And you don’t need an hour.
You don’t need a gym.
You don’t need equipment.
You need 10 minutes a day of intentional mobility.
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