{"id":177786,"date":"2025-12-10T20:17:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/177786\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T20:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:17:08","slug":"fitness-coach-says-doing-10-squats-every-45-minutes-instead-of-10k-steps-can-boost-metabolism-and-fat-burning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/177786\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness coach says doing 10 squats every 45 minutes instead of 10k steps can boost metabolism and fat-burning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Exercising regularly ensures that you stay fit and also influences other functions, including boosting mental health<\/a>, promoting better sleep, controlling weight, and more. Along with workouts, fitness experts also push walking at least 8,000 to 10,000 steps every day.<\/p>\n

\"Ten Ten squats every 45 minutes are equal to 10,000 steps per day. (Pixabay) <\/p>\n

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But did you know that, instead of just walking, if you also include squats in your regular fitness routine, you can promote longevity? Fitness <\/a>coach Zarina Manaenkova, in an Instagram post shared on March 21, highlighted that doing squats every 45 minutes can be more beneficial than walking 10k steps. Here’s how.<\/p>\n

10 squats instead of 10k steps<\/p>\n

In the post, captioned \u201c10 squats instead of 10K steps,\u201d Zarina highlighted that according to a recent study, doing ten squats every 45 minutes is equal to 10,000 steps per day.<\/p>\n

She explained, \u201cWhen your muscles actively contract, they produce very important compounds that influence your brain, metabolism<\/a>, and even your fat-burning processes. Meanwhile, a simple walk does not have this effect. So, if you want to stay young, squat.\u201d<\/p>\n

The study<\/p>\n

According to a study <\/a>published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in April 2024, interrupting long periods of sitting with just 10 squats every 45 minutes significantly improves blood sugar control, even more than going for a single 30-minute walk.<\/p>\n

It also found that any activity break lowered post-meal blood glucose compared with uninterrupted sitting. However, frequent short breaks (3-minute walks or squats every 45 minutes) were more effective than doing one longer 30-minute walk.<\/p>\n

The superior effect was linked to higher muscle activation, indicating that the intensity at which one activates their muscles\u2014more than the total energy spent\u2014predicts better glucose control.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n

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