Are air squats like air guitar? If so, I am pro air squats!

Body weight squats and variants (single leg, lateral) were a big part of my rehab for IT band and calf problems traced back to tight/weak hips. They worked. My problems are gone, but I have to revisit them on a regular basis when I'm running a lot or else I start having knee pain.

ahahha i think air squats is a cross fit term for squats without weights.

ya, this is to deal with calf pain so i'm glad to hear they worked for you.

that's funny, my chiro suggested it also to strengthen my lower back since i have a herniated disc between L4/L5. It helps me alot so I started incorporating them within my training.

Hip and ankle flexibility are key in swimming and triathlon. Here's some stretches to do: http://www.theraceclub.com/...tretching-exercises/