Seniors: 3 Simple Exercises that improve leg strength 

I am 89 yrs old . My legs atrophied after 6months bed rest as a child. I have found these exercises a true Godsend. I’m back to walking heal to toe, not shuffling along and these exercises were doable! Thank you, thank you!

What a lovely restful voice you have and your exercises are really helpful for me at 82 years of age. Thank you

We are doing 2 of the 3 exercises with our 97 year old father. He does reps 5 of the chair squats with the lift chair slightly elevated. He’s been doing them for a month or so. We also do 10 reps of the toe-heal lift. Hoping he will have continued mobility for the remainder of his life.

When I do my body- scan meditation I've started to say "nonexistant calf muscle" . I groan remembering how strong it was when I did ballet .So : STOP ! Go back to this video . As a nurse, I say I haven't found a better rehab physio programme than yours on the internet, and boy are there a lot to choose from . At 84, I thank you for such practical advice, and SINCERE encouragement.

Love the pillow chair squats at the sink, progressing from 2 arms, to single arm, to no arms, then remove one of the pillows and start the progression again !!

not just for the elderly.. this has helped me immensely.. thanks! gotta dig the Doug.

Thank you Dr. for let us know how to exercise in our golden years! You are so explicit in the exercises, please keep sharing your knowledge with us.⭐️

Excellent exercises especially for my elderly mum, I find other channels don’t take into consideration the frailty of some of our older population thank you for doing so, she may be 90 but she wishes to stay independent as long as possible, a fall due to atrophy could impact that exponentially, I’ll keep her company doing the exercises too!

I am suffering fm stiff legs, despite having tried various exercises no effect atall. Now from tonight will start your method of exercise.... Pray it helps me.

I really appreciate the way u carefully advise seniors like us. Because we got to be more careful in exercises!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

Nice to see someone who cares about the elderly not just geared at the younger generation❤ thanks for the great information ….I’m walking at least 6 miles a day use a weighted vest to help my bone density I’m senior , you just have to keep moving so important !! Keep going stay strong❤

Thank the Lord I found this! Starting today.

I was working with a physical therapist because I felt weak and she had me doing some really extreme exercises to strengthen my legs using weights, Step Up and specifically sit to stand. She also had me doing some squatting exercises using the exercise ball against the wall and additional sit to stand exercises at home. After about 12 sessions with her I developed patellafemoral pain syndrome in both my kneecaps. I ended up getting cortisone shots in both my knees, which did not provide any pain relief. Then I had Synvisc shots in both my knees. That cost me 600.00 copay . The synvisc may have helped a little. Now I have this pain to deal with on a daily basis I am 72 years old I never had any knee problems in my whole life. I would be careful with the sit-to-stand exercises but the other two exercises look like they would be helpful. This proves that you just have to be careful when you start doing exercises, even when you're working with a professional therapist.

I am from India and I am 73(male). Thanks for your tips. Somehow I have been doing these exercises without any prior knowledge for quite some time.However after seeing your video and the commentry I think I must share it with others.

Im currently going to PT to strengthen my muscles for better walking. These three exercises are among the ones I do.

Thank you for your help to us Seniors 👍🙏

wisdom and experience. thank you dr. doug

Thank you so much. I am definitely going to do these exercises!

I’ve always been strong in the legs, however I’ve had back and knee injuries that’s set me back. I’m going to do these exercise to get my strength back in my legs. I’m 77 and it’s only going to get worse, if I don’t do exercise. These look very doable, thank you for thinking of us oldies. 😉

Thanks so much for your education on these exercises. I will start doing it.God bless you.🙏

There are many exercise vids for seniors on RU-vid. I find yours to be the most helpful and user friendly. Thank you, Dr. Doug.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THESE EXERCISES WIL HELP MANY OF THOSE BETWEEN 70 TO 80. I AM WITH STRONG ENOUGH LEGS. EVEN THEN I WOULD LIKE TO DO THESE ECERCISES ACCORDING TO YOUR ADVICE. 👍😎👍

I have MS and I'm going to do these exercises to build up my legs, before I lose the strength in them. Thank you so much.

Thanks ever so much for your valuable exercises! God Bless!

Thank you so much Doctor 🙏🙏 I will start doing it because I am going through the same problem.

I am so happy to find this video.. He is so reassuring informed encouraging and realistic as to what is achievable as one gets older. Thank you so very much for sharing this knowledge.

THANK YOU SO MUCH , DR GOD BLESS YOU

Thank you Doug. Very informative- have subscribed.

I am 89 with atrophied legs from prolonged bed rest as a child.. I started the leg exercises each morning as my coffee browed. It has helped immensely! I now can walk across a room without holding on furniture toe,heal! No more shuffling. Thank you, thank you!!!

Thank you for the encouragement to go slowly and deliberately - this is the hardest thing and I very much appreciated your clear explanation.

Thank you for this video. I am going to work on these exercises.

I am so happy, thank you so much for your good excercise.

Thank you for your advice

I’m a younger senior (68), but I have weak legs. Definitely going to do these starting tomorrow (it’s 3am now). Thank you!

Short, clear and effective video. Thank you for explaining the exercises. Starting today!

TY so much, you're a blessing

Thank you for sharing these exersises.

Fantastic remedies doc

I had posterior tibial tendonitis for over a year. With exercises and shoe insert from my physio I was able to walk correctly and without pain again. I am doing these exercises as a way to keep up my mobility. Thank you.😊

I am 60 and used to lift weights all my life. Now it's so hard to go to my warehouse job and lift, bend and stand for any length of time. Too much detailed PT videos. Yours is simple and detailed. Thanks doc. God bless you

GRATTIS bäste dr.Doug för dina enkla och mycket effektiva övningar till medelålders och äldre människor ⚘ TACK ATT DU FINNS ! Många hälsningar från Stockholm🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

Very good advice.simple straight to the point explanation. Thanks a lot

THANQ so.much Dr.This surely has given me inspirations to many simple exercises.

Thank you for this well explained and illustrated video. These exercises are fundamental and one can start at their level of ability, and increase from there. Very helpful for everyone.

When you say do it for five minitus i do it for 7 minitus and i am glad to say that it made difference this is girish bapat from pune india thanking you

This is something I can do so will try it.Thanks.GOD bless.

Very useful video, many thanks

Loved your illustration same time you’re explaining the movement you’re explaining the exercise benefits thank you please do the movement on people who are using the cane and the walker most people lost the proper posture. Thanks

Thank you very much Doug for very helpful excercises namastey 🙏🏻i am from India 🇮🇳💐👏

Thank you Dr.😊

Thanks so much for this!

I am 77 and need my leg strength to help with my 81 year old hubby. I have added this to my routine. I find these very doable. Thank you for such a useful tool. ❤

Thank you Dr. Weiss...peace

Thank you for sharing your video. Tips are valuable & helpful.

Dear doctor thanks for your informative video.I am Senior and had undergone full torn Achilles tendon surgery 7 months ago. Now almost recovered. Since i was on bed the Ortho advised after removal of cast bandage, to walk with crutch for 3 months to gain confidence in walking. I learnt many more things from you like atrophy etc. Appreciate your kind advices.

Simple to follow. Thanks.

Thank you Blessings💛💚

Thank you Dr for these excercise I have painful legs I will start tomorrow God bless you 🙏

I’m new to your channel, very impressed with your presentation. Looking forward to adding this to my morning ritual of yoga and core training. Thank you. 🇬🇧

Soo kind of you real and complete help for an imp problem

Very good exercises and well explained even for people over 70years of age. Thank You very much.

Even though I’m in great shape at 69 (I run about 20 miles + a week) I still enjoy ur channel and do some of your basic strengthening exercises thank you 🙏🏾 😊

Thank you,sir,for your valuable advises.

Very informative indeed. Thank you for sharing

Very good information Thank you doctor

Thank you Doug 🙏🏼💞! My husband has been laid up for 3 months ! Not totally, but certainly not himself! He is going to PT IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, but this will get him started in the right direction 😘😘😘😘! Thanks again 🙏🏼💞😇

Thank you will try them keep well😊

This is exactly what I need to do daily. Thank you

Good Job. Thanks for uploading the video.

Thank you very much.

Thank you so much , I am starting today and looking forward to make my legs stronger, which is in so much pain.exercise will definitely ease the pain. My mobility on my own decreased and I have to rely on a crutch if i go out. I have to sit on a chair with armrest to get up. Thanks once again for these exercises, sure it will help even if it is a slow progress ❤

Your videos are so helpful!

Thank you very informative video !

Love and regards from Calcutta, India. 😊

Thank you!

Thankyou Dr.for yr wonderful tips

Thank you. Recovering from Statin induced muscle loss. To the point of being bed ridden in December and January. Your videos have helped me so very much.

Love your information, Doug... Well done

Thank you for the valuable video.. Absolutely to the point and yet full of guidance and explanation

This is exactly what I’m looking for. I have RA n in wheelchair n got lazy. Thank you.

Great video Doug! Very helpful information that can help many people! My favorite is the sit to stand!

Thank you so much ❤

Thanks a lot.🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for this!

These are great excerises. I do them everyday all the time. I also walk as much as I can weather permitted

It's great that you introduce this kind of exercise I'll try it I'm 75 yrs old sometimes I feel leg pain while walking

You are extremely helpful. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and expertise.

Thanks for uploading this video. It is meant for me. I am 79. Best regards

Great simplified exercises. Need this to help me get up when or if I've been on the floor. Many thanks

Thankyou doctor we pray for all.

Thank you for this. I am definitely going to do these!! I don’t have that condition but I feel as though I’ve lost a bit of ground when walking.

Thank you so much!

Thank you. ❤

Thank you i have been almost bed bound for 9 months and so need this

Thank you.

Working in steel toe shoes on concrete for 30 years have ruined my feet and they hurt so I walk to ease the pain. My muscles are weak and hope these exercises will help. Thank you!

Thank you very very Good information.

Very effective and easy

Thank you very much. Very helpful for me !!!❤😊

Thanks great simple evercisees