Bryan Johnson compares squats and walking. (Origin: Instagram/@bryanjohnson_). Bryan Johnson thinks doing 10 squats every 45 minutes is a much superior health hack compared to a basic 30-minute walk around the block. In his latest Instagram post, he claimed that doing 10 squats every 45 minutes after meals outperforms a 30-minute walk by 14% for blood sugar control. Do medical professionals concur? Indianexpress.com consulted health experts and discovered.. DISCLAIMER: This article draws from publicly available information and/or insights from the experts interviewed. Always check with your fitness professional before beginning any exercise program. Dr. Manisha Arora, director of internal medicine at CK Birla Hospital in Delhi, noted that although walking offers numerous advantages for heart health and lowering chronic disease risks, breaking up extended periods of sitting with quick activity bursts—like 10 squats every 45 minutes—can provide tremendous health benefits. Walk vs. Squat: Which is better? She says that even short bouts of activity can help counteract the negative impacts of sedentary behavior, especially on glucose metabolism.
