08/28/2026
My 82-year-old client getting comfortable at the bottom of a squat — and I couldn’t be more impressed! 👏
Think about how often we use this movement in everyday life:
⬇️ Sitting down in a chair
⬆️ Getting back up
🚽 Using the toilet
🛋️ Getting up from the couch
🏡 Moving safely and independently at home
Being able to squat isn’t just about exercise. It’s about independence.
If your knees hurt, that doesn’t automatically mean you should stop squatting. Often, it’s a sign that you need to start strengthening your legs and building your capacity gradually and safely.
It doesn’t matter if you’re 30, 50, 70, or 82 — you need to maintain the strength and mobility to get down and back up.
Because when you can no longer perform basic movements like sitting down and standing back up independently, everyday life can become much more difficult — and you may eventually need more assistance with daily activities.
So don’t wait until you lose the ability.
Start strengthening. Start practicing. Start squatting. 🏋️♀️ 💪
