Thyroid disease can cause menstrual problems throughout life. From early onset of menstrual cycles to early menopause symptoms, thyroid disease could be the reason for uncomfortable, or upsetting, symptoms. There are a number of symptoms that should trigger a visit to your doctor.
The balance board squat is a free weights, pilates, and alternative exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the groin, abs, calves, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors, and outer thighs ...more.
When performing Smith Machine squats you virtually have an infinite number of options as far as foot placement goes, which allows you to target your quads and glutes in different ways and to different degrees without any regard for maintaining your balance.