Coleen Rooney does hers in the shower, Jennifer Lopez in her garden, Arnold Schwarzenegger at the gym, with such enthusiasm, he once said, “I do squats until I fall over and pass out.”
While I don’t go that far, this underrated exercise is integral to my own workouts. Squats are endlessly versatile and suitable for every age and exercise level, can be a high or low-impact exercise, and not only improve strength, but mobility and cardiovascular fitness too.
“Squats are without doubt the most effective compound exercise to build strength and burn calories, and a form of functional movement that makes everyday activities such as walking, getting out of the car and climbing stairs easier,” says the personal trainer Cornel Chin.
But 100 a day?
