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Ep 05: Why The Fittest People On The Planet Do Squats

Broadcast on:
22 Jan 2017

In the quest to be fit we often spend too much time doing the wrong exercises.  The lower half of the body has the largest muscles, strengthening them is our key to longevity, eliminating low back pain, increased fat burn and energy.  Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a weekend warrior or new to getting fit Dr. Krause breaks down how to do a squat properly, how to strengthen the muscles you need to do a squat with perfect form and how to incorporate them into your daily routine. In the quest to be fit we often spend too much time doing the wrong exercises.  The lower half of the body has the largest muscles, strengthening them is our key to longevity, eliminating low back pain, increased fat burn and energy.  Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a weekend warrior or new to getting fit Dr. Krause breaks down how to do a squat properly, how to strengthen the muscles you need to do a squat with perfect form and how to incorporate them into your daily routine. 

What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:

• How to hack your metabolism with squats

• Why squatting more prevents low back and hip pain

• What squatting does to improve your pooping

• How having strong legs boosts your mood and energy