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Do Squats Regulate Blood Sugar Better than a 30-Minute Walk?

Do Squats Regulate Blood Sugar Better than a 30-Minute Walk?

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In today’s episode, I’m tackling a viral health claim that sounds simple—but isn’t: that doing 10 squats every 45 minutes during an 8.5-hour period of sitting is better for blood sugar regulation than taking a 30-minute walk.

Is that what the research actually says? Not quite.

We’ll break down the study’s methodology, expose the grammatical ambiguity that helped this misinformation spread, and reveal how even AI initially misread the study.

Plus, you’ll learn why you should make reading the methods section of research your superpower, how bad science communication erodes public trust, and why representation in research matters more than you think.

Join me as I unpack what this study really found, challenge misleading claims, and share practical tips for spotting the next viral “science-backed” myth before it fools you.

Referenced:

  • The Study
  • The Video on Instagram
  • The Tweet
  • The Newsweek Article
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