#Squats

A recent BuzzFeed piece asks a simple question with surprisingly wide implications: should we all be squatting more, even for just a few minutes a day? The article follows a line of emerging research suggesting that short, regular bursts of movement—such as squats—might offer health benefits that accumulate over a day just as surely as a longer workout does. The idea taps into a practical reality many Thai readers know well: busy schedules, long hours at desks, and the everyday challenge of fitting meaningful physical activity into family life. If proven, these tiny bouts could become a low-cost, accessible tool for public health in Thailand’s urban centers, schools, and workplaces.

A growing body of research points to one of the oldest, simplest exercises as a potential key to longer, healthier lives: the humble squat. Across laboratories and clinics, scientists are examining how a routine that strengthens major muscle groups can help protect against frailty, chronic disease, and functional decline that often accompany aging. The idea is not to chase extreme workouts but to adopt a practical, sustainable habit that fits into daily life. For Thai readers, this connection between everyday movement and longevity lands at a moment when families are caring for aging parents, supporting rising numbers of elderly relatives, and seeking affordable, accessible wellness options.

Breaking up periods of sitting with brief bouts of body-weight squats can significantly improve blood sugar regulation—outperforming even short walks—according to a new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, as reported by Earth.com. These findings come as Thailand, like much of the world, faces a rising tide of sedentary lifestyles and diabetes risk, making this research particularly relevant for office workers, students, and anyone spending long hours seated.

A recent study finds that quick, body-weight squats during work or study breaks can better regulate post-meal blood sugar than short walks. The research, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, is especially relevant for Thai urban life where long sitting is common among office workers and students.

In Thailand’s busy cities, many people spend hours seated at desks or in classrooms. Health officials caution that meeting daily exercise targets may not offset the harms of uninterrupted sedentary time. The study offers simple, practical interventions that fit Thai routines and environments.