Back to SQUATS! Why squats? We know building muscle is critically important for the future we all desire: for life span, health span, and your personal "fill in the blank" span. Performing squats in our daily exercise routine or at various times through-out the day will give us the ability to play with or speak with children (like the woman in this pic), garden, clean, organize, get something out of the bottom drawer or cabinet, change a tire, get in and out of a chair or off the floor EVEN WHEN WE ARE 90, 100, and BEYOND. Squats are a great way to build those larger leg, thigh, and glute muscles to protect us from breaking a hip and maintain the mobility and independence we want for our ENTIRE life. We must start now! I have done 20 to 60 squats daily for the past 7 days. My goal for this week, starting today, is 100 squats per day. If you are with me, start with a set of 5 or 10 at one time, (or more, whatever is comfortable for you) and perform these "sets" of 5, 10, 20 or more several times through-out the day.