| Does the thought of lunges, burpees, or jumping jacks sound like an act of betrayal to your joints? Enter: The Wall Sit. 🧱 The OG of “do-nothing-but-burn-everything” moves. The wall pilates craze isn’t off base. The wall sit looks suspiciously like you’re just leaning on a wall… but don’t be fooled. This isometric powerhouse activates your quads, glutes, and even your core—all while helping you lower blood sugar, build leg strength, and boost longevity. 🎯 And get this: A recent study showed that just 4 minutes of wall sits, 3 times a week, can help reduce systolic blood pressure and improve blood sugar control. Yep, just from pretending you’re sitting in an invisible chair. Why does this matter in peri-menopause, menopause and longevity?Because muscle is your secret weapon right now. Less estrogen = more insulin resistance. More insulin resistance = stubborn belly fat. And nothing says “I’m taking charge of my blood sugar” like squeezing your glutes against drywall for 60 seconds at a time.đź’ˇ Pro tips:Start with 30 seconds and build up to 2 minutes (I’m still working on this!).Do it while brushing your teeth or scrolling IG.Take an outside break with a wall sitFor optimal blood sugar burning wall sits after meals are game changersBonus points if you throw on a Cindy Lauper tune and pretend you’re in a music video. Benefits of the humble wall sit: âś… Boosts lower body strength âś… Supports blood sugar stability âś… Improves cardiovascular health âś… Easy on joints âś… Can be done in pajamas (no judgment) Think of it as your quick-and-dirty hormone helper… no gym required. Here’s to beating belly fat with your back to the wall—literally.Wall strong, Dr. J P.S. Want to see my favorite way to wall sit (there’s a twist to it)? Click the link below to see my demo on Instagram! |
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