Perking up the "200 Squats" app

[Dogmama]

No. It's a gradual program to build up to doing 5 sets that equal 200 eventually. The point is for strength, and is much like the 100 pushups program. I really find the 100 pushups program very good even though I am not consistent enough to do the 100. The effort is beneficial.

I know what you mean, but technically, 200 squats would be for endurance. Strength training is less reps & more weight.

The 200 squats would be more appropriate for cyclists, since we need to strengthen the endurance (slow twitch) muscles and reap the other benefits like better blood flow to the affected muscles.

My caveat & concern about 200 squats is that the participant must watch her form. It's easy to get sloppy when the weights get heavy. A sloppy squat can blow out knees or lower backs. Be careful out there.