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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Exercise
Just 18 reps a day? That’s all it takes to power up your mornings and fuel your fitness journey. Let’s uncover the magic of squats.
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Squats target your quads, glutes, and hamstrings. Doing 18 reps daily strengthens your base, which is essential for posture, balance, and injury prevention.
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Want defined legs and a firmer backside? Just 18-morning squats can tighten and tone those lower body muscles without needing a gym.
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Squats engage large muscle groups. This results in your metabolism getting a solid morning kick, helping you burn more calories throughout the day.
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Squats don’t just work your legs; they also activate your core, which helps improve posture, supports your spine, and strengthens abdominal muscles.
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Morning movements like squats can regulate insulin, reduce cortisol (stress hormone), and trigger endorphin release, uplifting your mood all day.
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Squatting regularly keeps hips, knees, and ankles mobile, it gently stretches muscles and improves daily movement efficiency.
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Feeling sluggish in the morning? Just 18 squats increase blood flow, activate muscles, and deliver a quick, natural energy lift, better than a second cup of chai.
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Squats help burn fat, build lean muscle, and reduce belly fat, it’s a simple, no-equipment move that fits even the busiest schedule.
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Consistency beats intensity. 18 morning squats take less than 2 minutes, but the long-term health benefits are massive. So start small, stay strong, and squat to better health.
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