Experts say that squats are a great indicator of athleticism and they can ‘help increase your performance in a variety of sports’. The strength-building exercise focuses on working the leg muscles, with the focus being on the quadriceps and hamstrings. The Mayo Clinic says for most people, one set of 12 to 15 repetitions is adequate.
But based on age, a fitness expert gives a target number for squat counts, beginning with 20 to 30-year-old men and women.
She says men of this age should set a goal of 50 squats in 60 seconds, while women should work towards 45 to show a top fitness level.
As age increases, the target goal declines.
In the 31 to 40-year-old age bracket, the number drops by 10 for both men and women.
Fast-forward 10 years to the 41 to 50-year-old camp, the fitness expert says women should be able to do 25 squats, while the count stands at 30 for men. For 51 to 60 year olds, the count for men decreases to 25 and 20 for women, while for those aged over 61, she says 5 to 15 squats will help to ‘maintain mobility and reduce the risk of falls’.
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