@Cleejack Hi! There are actually 25 days of workouts. I actually JUST uploaded a blog post about what to do after the 25 days. If you go to my website, you can read about it there. Just click 'Blog' at the top of the webpage and then you'll see the post that was uploaded today. www.improvedhealthforseniors.com
Super excited for sure! One of my personal mantras is "Do one thing every day that makes you happy" and THIS was today's one thing. Already anticipating tomorrow.
Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback. Welcome to my channel and thank you for letting me know that you're new here. Just to help you navigate the channel, I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all into the playlists. If you enjoyed this one, you can find plenty more at this same level under the 'gentle level' playlists. I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out. If you ever have any questions, I'm here to answer:)
I'm enjoying this short strength training segments....just enough, not too much that I can't fit in a walking workout too. Thank you Jules for doing this for us!!
Good Morning - I really look forward to these doable classes - I have started doing the plank using the seat of the chair. Kind of a hybrid between wall and floor. Works well for me!!!
Welcome to my channel and thank you for letting me know that you're new here. Just to help you navigate the channel, I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all into the playlists. If you enjoyed this one, you can find plenty more at this same level under the 'beginner level' playlists. I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out. Depending on what type of surgery you're getting, I'll also add my other chair channel for you which might work well after surgery. youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts
16 odd minutes...with enough options for each one of us to customize to our own requirements...what more can we ask for?!! I'm excited to build strength with you, Jules...this program promises to be incredible! My biggest achievement so far has been..consistency, and can't thank you enough for your motivation, smiles, and calm clear instructions. Stay blessed..🙏
I love these short workouts. Felt it in my legs for sure. I’m so glad you make these workouts so doable for us. I have a hard time getting up and down from the floor, but i was still able to do the plank, which by the way was a teeny bit easier than yesterday. Thanks again, Jules.
I'm thrilled to read your comment, Janet. Excited to get strong, not feeling overwhelmed and looking forward to it...is all awesome. Thanks so much for sharing this with me.
Thank you so much for the strengthening exercises.i did one of your videos thru our tv screen.It is very helpful for me,a 66 yr old senior from the Philippines!
Hi Jules: thanks for a great workout. I look forward when you come up with new workouts. I exercise everyday to you workout videos. Thanks for sharing. 😅😅😅
Thanks Jules for these great leg exercises. I am glad you included warm up and stretching so the novice to the exercise know what to do. Now you don’t have to do that for rest of the programme. All the exercises were great. I really appreciate what weights to use while doing these exercises. Stay blessed❤
My wife and I are seniors and started your chair exercises last month, thank you very much. Today we started your 25 day strengthening challenge, thank you very much for the videos, they have inspired us to get fit.
I am thrilled to read your message, Chris! I am so glad to read that you're starting the strength workouts and that you both want to get fit. I definitely look forward to reading about your progress down the road! If you are still mixing in the chair workouts, I'll add the link to my new chair channel. I have seated stretches on the new channel, too, which could come in handy. youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts
HI Jules, I am really loving these strength workouts! It sounds like a lot of people love them, probably because they are short enough for anyone to do! This is only my second one but I'm excited! I like how you're targeting different areas of the body. Thanks Jules,
Within the 5 days, it’ll provide a well-rounded program. We’re just getting started and I want to ensure people don’t do too much the first week. I want people returning:)
@@ImprovedHealth thank you I’m really enjoying as matter of fact I’ve never enjoyed any other exercise like yours it’s doing me the world of good mentally and I certainly feel my body working thank you so much
This is the third time am doing this series. The best strength training program on RU-vid accommodates all fitness levels. Thanks @improvedhealth. Would be nice if you can make a cardio program to give us beginners a proper guide. Also would be nice to make an intermediate version of this.
Hi! Somehow I missed your comment. I do create monthly workout calendars which you can find on my website. But, otherwise you can pick and choose any of the workouts from the 'beginner' playlist. If those are too easy, you could move up to the intermediate level playlists. In terms of strength training, I did create a new 5 day strength training program. You can find it under the 'intermediate strength training' playlist. I hope that helps!
Hello from Pennsylvania! I’m almost 67 and have been losing strength and muscle mass and just found your channel. I recently retired and now have more time to find cus more on rebuilding my strength. I just did the day one. Loved it! Thank you for putting together this simple and short program to help us build strength.
Welcome to my channel and thank you for letting me know that you're new here. Just to help you navigate the channel, I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all into the playlists. I also have workout calendars on my website along with strength calendars in various levels. You can find those under the 'workout calendars' tab at the top of the website. I truly hope you continue to enjoy the workouts as you try more of them. www.improvedhealthforseniors.com
I resumed training with this program. I do them in the evening before bed. I like them (like all your workouts, Jules): leisurely and very useful - both increase strength and balance. Thank you so much, Jules! Have a good day!
So happy I started this series! ❤ I used my 10 lb weights for squats and deadlifts and held the plank for 15 seconds. Woohoo! Looking forward to Day 3! ❤
I'm glad you enjoyed the first two days, Vicki! Welcome to my channel and thank you for subscribing! Just to help you navigate the channel, I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all into the playlists. If you enjoyed this one, you can find plenty more at this same level under the 'intermediate level' playlists. I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out. I also have workout calendars on my website (6 levels) so when you find this series getting too easy, you can find the next level under the 'workout calendar' tab at www.improvedhealthforseniors.com
Great one! I especially appreciate that there were no lunges involved, lol. I also appreciate all of the stretching at the end. Had to add in a warm-up.
If you do your cardio workout first, you will definitely be warmed up:) Thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed the exercises...I can't promise that lunges won't be in workouts coming up.😳
I'm so glad to hear that you are starting! Plank off the wall is a great start, too:) I look forward to hearing about your progress over the next few weeks (if you wish to share it). 💪
Welcome back!!! Congrats on returning:) If you have a hard time getting into it, it might help to do a short cardio workout before which might get you more into the mood of doing weights. Just a thought.
@@ImprovedHealth I worked on and off till day 8 to 10, then I stopped because of family commitment.....I thought it would be easier to start from day 1. I must admit though I never feel comfortable with weights. THANKS for yr reply
Another good one,working the whole lower body. it's great that you actually did some of the supported options. I may not currently need them but it's frustrating when you need them & are only given a cursory'do this'.The calf raise harder option was one I've never seen before,really ramped the work up,in a good way! I thought I wanted more workout less stretches today but having gone through the stretches with you,I really needed them. The perfect amount of time to encourage consistency x
I'm so glad you added modifications for doing this for people who have already been doing strength training, this is going well for me the 2nd time through. Thanks!
I was sooo happy to have learned some new moves to add to those I already knew. I great all-around strength workout. I exceeded time and reps in some. I dared to attempt the one leg calf lift: it was difficult but targeted what I need to work on. I'm used to holding 5 lb. dumbells and rising using both legs. You offered challenges, Jules, and I'm up to improving myself. Again, thank you for your gentle coaching and a very effective routine...Anastasia
Another amazing session, Jules! I inserted this with your other walking workouts as well. Can't wait to join everyone tomorrow for Day 3! 🤗 🙋November 10 - Day 2 ✅November 09 - Day 1
@@hildakuruvila700 Here's a video I made with my dad. He had osteoarthritis pain in his knee and was prescribed these exercises by his PT. He did the exercises 2-3 times a week and still does them to keep his legs strong. He hasn't had pain in his knee since starting them. If your pain is from OA, these would be worth trying. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yu4kc0jagAM.html
I am thinking as the weeks progress a double session is going to be a lot for me. Now I started I want to continue with the weight training. I didn't think I was going to like it as much as I do now. 🤗 Have a great Saturday ahead Jules ❤️
Thank you for doing these workouts. I did week one looking for week two. Is this week 2 and day 2??? I did week 2 day one yesterday. Just want to make sure I am doing the right day.
I'm 42 & I haven't worked out in about a month but am always pressed for time. But despite my time off, I'm not as challenged as I thought I would be with getting back into the swing of things. Do you have any 10-15-min intermediate strength training playlists for those of us who are not necessarily beginners but have been on hiatus for a short while & looking to get back into it?
Hi! I have a 5 day strength program which follows this one but that's pretty much the most challenging strength workouts I have on my channel at this point. Hopefully you'll enjoy the 5 day program until I can create newer workouts:) You can find it in the playlists under the intermediate strength workouts.
Day 2 completed! I still feel a slight muscle soreness from yesterday's workout. Perfect that you tackled a whole different body region today. I'm having some trouble with deep squats without moving my heels off the floor. If I keep my feet on the ground, I can only manage a very small squat. Is this something that could get better with stretching the calves?
When you're doing the squats, don't worry about going deep. Just go to the level that works for you at this point. When you're doing the exercise, think about pressing your heels into the floor (put your weight into your heels and press up through the heels). Let me know if that helps.
As a result of what was an incomprehensible RU-vid error in relation to my account, my comments yesterday disappeared. Thank you very much for your training. I do the plank for about a minute. What do you think Jules about doing the plank exercise not with your arms straight, but resting your forearms on the mat? Is it less valuable? 💛
It’s actually a bit harder on your forearms so definitely do it that way if you can. Since this is the first week, I wanted to provide the easiest, most doable option.
For sure! Lots of options. You can place your foot on a chair behind you instead of holding it. If that doesn't work, you can sit down on a chair, with one glute on the chair as you stretch the other leg back as far as you can (or you can hold your foot and lift the foot up slightly).
Do you have exercise bands? If not, you could use water bottles or cans that are easy to hold onto. Or, even vinegar bottles that have handles. Just look in your cupboards and try to find heavier items that you can hold (and ones that won't break if they fall).
