Squats are one of the simplest ways to measure strength, mobility, and independence. The number you can perform may reveal more about your fitness than you think.
Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Squats mirror daily movements and indicate strength, ...
A certified trainer shares a 60-second squat test for adults after 60 and what your rep count reveals about leg strength.
Take this 60-second squat test to see if your leg strength after 55 is average, advanced, or elite, plus tips to boost your score.
No matter what type of workout class you're taking — from Pilates reformer to indoor cycling — it's rare to make it all the way from warm up to cool down without doing at least one squat. And there's ...
Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’m one who can ...