FITNESS
Words Laura Potter. Photograph iStock
We tend to think of a squat as a move that tones our legs and bums, but it does so much more! ‘Done with proper form, a squat works every muscle in your legs: quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves, but it also forces you to engage your core, abs and back muscles to stabilise,’ says personal trainer Vicky Gardner (sundried.com). ‘That means as well as the big muscles, it hits smaller ones, which helps reduce injury risk, strengthening ankles and hips. It’s also intense enough to elevate your heart rate and help you burn calories.’