At the start of August I released a blog article and video about the importance of strength exercises. As I was asked to demonstrate some of these exercises, on Monday I showed you how to do push ups and on Wednesday I showed you how to do a plank. Today I show you how to do one of the best strength exercises you can do for hip stability and balance – the squat. They are also great for your big leg muscles; the hamstrings and quads.

I hope you found that demonstration helpful. Remember — if you’re just starting, you should do 5 or 6 squats and gradually increase to 10 in 30 seconds and try to build it from there. If you have any questions or comments please leave them below and I will respond to everyone.

If you want to get a copy of my ebook with the eight strength exercises that I do twice a week click here. All of these exercises are included in my 5X Fitness Transformation and Anyone Can Run training programs.

Learn more about 5XFT here

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Until the next time remember my motto:

You don’t have to be fit and healthy to start, but you do have to start to be fit and healthy.

By Jim Kirwan

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