The Most Important Exercise for Seniors to Master

HT Physio – Over-Fifties Specialist Physio

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals the most important exercise for seniors to master for overall health & longevity!
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@hiviolet007 7 месяцев назад

So important!! I do this exercise every day for 12 reps. I can now walk down my stairs confidently and normally. Also, I do Achilles and calf stretches. Helped so much. I didn’t realize all the muscles used to walk down the stairs need to be strong. Another exercise that really helped with my knees is practicing getting up off the floor. Very important for anyone with mobility issues. I have known people that have had to spend the night on their floor because they couldn’t get up. I’m only 67 😊 but I want to be sure I’m as strong as possible for the future. Yoga is a miracle worker for me also!

@hmmm..2733 7 месяцев назад

I’m a couple of years behind you, but consider squatting my most important exercise!

@Hippy2021 7 месяцев назад

@@hmmm..2733 Don't ignore daily long walk or at least 30 minutes. Am 71, swim 5/7 one hour each and never miss my daily walk that keeps me sleep good and strong. Even though I have arthritis on joints but that doesn't bother much and don't limit my activities.

@hmmm..2733 7 месяцев назад

@@Hippy2021 I’m at the gym doing cardio all the time. The squats are for strength and keeping my bone mass. I love walking my dog in the neighborhood, and doing short running sprints. I swim in the summer and love it!

@inwoodliver 7 месяцев назад

Do at least 20 25

@Sjb2077 7 месяцев назад

yes , getting up off the floor. I practice this every day. I am 78 years old and fell over twice within ten days but I was fine, believe it or not, not even a scatch. A bit sore but thats all. I walk five km every day and can run 10 km. I am a bit wobbly on the stairs so am practicing balance exercises.

@amierikke6225 7 месяцев назад

I’m a Registered Nurse in the states. We use sit to stand testing to determine if an individual is at risk for falling. It is a determiner of strength and balance which are important to prevent falls. I’m 62 and while I’m active, I’m going to put reminders to preform daily sit to stand exercises, 3x5 daily as you said, in my 2024 calendar. So important!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

That's great to hear!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

So good to hear!

@petercole6344 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video. As a 79 year old man who tries to stay fit I find your videos spot on.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

🙌

@marshawoods4983 7 месяцев назад

No, I just subscribe to your channel. I’m 75 years old. I am no trouble doing. Sit to stand. However, I need a walker. I cannot walk in my own. I’m looking forward to more videos. I have severe osteoarthritis exercise is painful at times but I’m not giving up. I’m so happy to see that someone is actually interested in those of us over 70

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

If you suffer from osteoarthritis have a look at some natural oils which can alleviate joint pain.

@johnbiddal5951 7 месяцев назад

I've been using this method since I read it in your book under 'Chair squat with load' I'm nearly 80 and no longer use my hands to push up to stand. Great advice and not difficult if done regularly. 👍

@M_SC 7 месяцев назад

Wow great progress

@GailSilverman-vc2dq 6 месяцев назад

0:10

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

That's great to hear! Keep up the great work

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

🙌🙌

@Tom-Travels 7 месяцев назад

Great video. I'm an Over 70 Specialist. (I'm 73). I've been a health and fitness nut since high school. I still work out almost every day. I've found deep free standing squats helps me with my former "runner's knee."

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Keep up the great work!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Great to hear! Natural Oils can help if you start experiencing knee joint pain.

@Krishnazflute 7 месяцев назад

❤ Thank you so much. I cannot believe this is being shared for free. You are a blessing.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

I'm just happy I can reach more people!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Agreed

@jenigrubb 2 месяца назад

Worth buying Will's book I think.

@SwamiKripananda 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this routine. I recovered from a quadriplegic stroke in December 2022 and had to learn how to start walking all over again. Your routine is like a soothing balm to my recovery process. I have also found that while doing your exercise, exhaling when standing and inhaling when sitting helped me a lot. Thank you again. 🙏

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery and wishing you a happy 2024!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

🙌🙌 amazing

@slr856 6 месяцев назад

You are a very kind person to help seniors! And you are an excellent teacher!😊🙏🏻🇺🇸

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

🙌

@brooks6348 7 месяцев назад

I have no problem from sit to stand, but sitting was a plop on a low sofa. It’s now so easy! Thanks

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

That's great to hear!

@krunengyoga7603 6 месяцев назад

Amazing clip, i will translate all to show my dad tomorrow I’m in Bangkok and my dad is now 86 thank you so much i will save it to all my group of over 70 relatives

@connieyoung1168 7 месяцев назад

How timely. This is just what I need to start doing right now, today!!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Wishing you all the best!

@bonnieikamas1201 7 месяцев назад

So very grateful!!!❤

@kkrolf2782 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for being here … this info is ABSOLUTELY VITAL for all, but most importantly for seniors who live alone. The best time to get started with this exercises, however, is before you e v e r think you need them!!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely, it's always good to be prepared!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Being proactive is always best practice

@PaulMcKendrick 7 месяцев назад

Very useful. Thanks.

@dianej2512 7 месяцев назад

You have made me feel so much better, thanks sooooo much

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

That's fantastic to hear!

@ukrishnan5973 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this, esp. the side views. I am going to share this with my mom who is not digitally literate and does not understand English well.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

I hope my video can be of help!

@tarakb7606 7 месяцев назад

Many thanks! I can feel the effects straight away.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

That's great to hear!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Great to hear

@gardeniainbloom812 7 месяцев назад

Happy Christmas. Thanks for all your hard work. Wishing your channel grows for 2024.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Happy Christmas to you too!

@patwarburtonr7488 6 месяцев назад

Lord Jesus your sacrificial love is beyond human comprehension. Your compassion is beyond measure. Thank you for lighting our way to your glorious truth and your promise of salvation. There is no promise greater than thiis. 🙏 🙏

@nickbrodziak611 4 месяца назад

Amen, brother.

@CapeCodBelle 7 месяцев назад

Will, your videos are the best!!!

@allpraisetothemosthigh7770 7 месяцев назад

Recommend taking a breath and brace your core on the way up and down.. will give you added stability.

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Good advice!

@ArnoldHershman 3 месяца назад

Great video! You made it so much easier for me to get up and down without using arms on chair. I am 84 m and walk 3 to 31/2 miles a day 5days a week. No balance problem just strength in legs getting up and down. you made so easy with simple adjustment. Thank you and enjoy the beauty of it all...Arnie

@HT-Physio 3 месяца назад

So pleased I was able to help - keep up the great work :)

@annroman4561 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this

@commonsensicle2231 7 месяцев назад

Just tried this, and even though I'm sitting in an armchair, it worked. Normally I struggle and have to use my arm's. This could hopefully be of great benefit to my health. Thank you.

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Hopefully this video has helped you!

@cherylg7546 7 месяцев назад

I've been following your suggestions to make walking easier for several weeks....I am happy to say I can now go up stairs without pain and not taking the stairs one at a time.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

That is fantastic to hear! Keep up the great work!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Thats great to hear!

@kiwipommiegirl 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! I used to do this exercise regularly but had forgotten about it. I'm nearly 76 with serious health issues,including heart failure,but will do my best to get back to doing sit to stands every day!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Wishing you all the best!

@y.beckett1811 6 месяцев назад

Thanks l do this exercise 4 to 5 times a day

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Hopefully you are this video can help your health.

@randallnelson6695 7 месяцев назад

I'm not yet 70 and never really had problems with this. However it is good to see the proper form so that I do not develop bad habits as I age. Thank you for another insightful video.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Being proactive can help maintain long term mobility

@george6977 7 месяцев назад

👍 Sit to stand, essential, do 5 at least 3× d. Shuffle to edge of chair, legs apart, lean forward, bend knees, stand without using hands. Sit slowly, 4 seconds, leaning forward, silent touchdown. I'll watch this RU-vid as I do Sit to stand exercise.

@larrylong9367 6 месяцев назад

Hey George. Thanks for REINFORCING all the 'steps' of this exercise AGAIN

@carolbenson6524 7 месяцев назад

I've been exercising for about 40 years...I'm 74 now and stronger than several of my friends who never exercise! I want to be able to move if I live to 90!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

🙌

@dilekavan5796 7 месяцев назад

Will You Are Just Brilliant 💯❤️ Happy New Year 🎊

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Happy new year to you too!

@michaeltootikian4402 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video Thanks

@gloriacampbell1467 7 месяцев назад

This video explains this exercise so well and it has made a great difference to my stability and strength.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

I'm so pleased to hear that!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

🙌

@organizer14 6 месяцев назад

We heard from an expert to swirl a little using legs as you land on chair. So stand and move hips side to side to practice. Then swirl growing down and up from chair seat so not to jar the spine. Just sharing what we learned.

@heathers9599 7 месяцев назад

One of your best. Thank you.

@pamelacharbonneau3115 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! Happy New Year!

@rhythmaddict808 7 месяцев назад

After the pandemic closed everything, lost my job and there I sat and sat and sat. Lots of tv, beer, cooking and eating. I didn't want to turn into a fat alcoholic, so I applied for job as a pizza delivery driver. That was almost 2 yrs ago. I get in and out of my car over 60 times a day on average. I only work a 5 hr shift and it has been wonderful! I am 73 yrs old and I am so grateful my body is doing great. The usual work pains, I'll wear a copper back brace for support if I need, I sleep in copper gloves, I wear copper socks and good sneakers and do all I can to support my wellbeing. I bake my own bread, make my own mayonnaise and eat homemade kimchee with most meals! Mahalo and Aloha from Maui!

@406dn7 7 месяцев назад

I wish that more seniors realized the benefit of strength training. It has been eight years since I got under a barbell, I'm presently 72 years old. Included in my routine are squats and trap bar dead lifts. If you train these diligently, getting up from a chair, is not a problem. The retention of your muscle mass is crucial for healthy aging, both metabolically and for functionality.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

It is definitely very important - keep up the great work

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Agreed! developing strength is crucial in maintaining long term mobility

@judybatchelor1650 7 месяцев назад

Thank u attention to small details very helpful

@mswondr 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Will. ❤️

@user-ly6zh4jq2x 2 месяца назад

Greece ! You are a Miracle of Life ... Thank you infinitely !

@raquellopez112 7 месяцев назад

New routine for me, thanks.😊😊😊😊😊Wishing you a Happy New year.🎉❄️⌚️8:58pm here in Chula Vista.

@johnking1731 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Will,having two knee replacements I find it difficult sitting and getting up on chairs because I have limited bend on my knees.So I will find this excersise a challenge,but I will give it a try. A great video keep them coming

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Keep up the great work, I'm wishing you all the best!

@xuanle9327 4 месяца назад

THX so much for seniors

@arpanmukherjee5065 6 месяцев назад

Thanks from all the senior citizens

@devaughnjohnson8119 7 месяцев назад

THANK YOU, THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW. YOU POINTED OUT WHAT I HAVE BEEN OVERLOOKING - TAKING FOR GRANTED.

@stellaeichner7650 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. I m 73 and having issues walking. I will start practicing and give myself 6 weeks to improve.

@garywatson375 7 месяцев назад

WOW! I'm 66 and have had a little trouble standing and sitting for quite some time. I didn't realize that I was doing it all wrong until I stumbled upon this video. What a difference. By following your instructions I now stand & sit with ease. So of course I subscribed to your channel right away, and I look forward to many more valuable tips. Thank you, Will

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for subscribing! I'm so pleased my video could help and I hope my videos can continue to help!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Great to see you have made progress

@Mr551955 7 месяцев назад

So So important and usefull 👍 thank you so much🙏🙏

@juliajohnson6022 7 месяцев назад

Good points.❤️🇺🇸👏

@faith5401 7 месяцев назад

Hinging back is the safest and good exercise for lower back and to prevent rounded back. Start practising hinging back from hips, then move on to knees bent down. Great video 👍:)

@lindastefanski4330 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@junethiel632 6 месяцев назад

I am not sure when you had also added doing this exercise on the out breath instead of while breathing in - such a great tip, thank you! As a professional calligrapher, flourishes are difficult to control and keep the motion smooth; we were taught to make the long flourishes while breathing out slowly - it WORKS!!! I have been mindful of rising from a chair without using my hands, but still struggle a bit with sitting down as slowly and in a controlled way as you show here!! My knees are painful in just the last couple of seconds of the sitting down action.....working on it!

@dannidunn9302 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@marceqteje55 6 месяцев назад

I’m 73 now and my goal is to mantain myself functional, independient and mind clear until the last moment of my life

@tipp55 7 месяцев назад

Very clearly explained. I had known about the benefits of this type of exercise but hadn't known how to do it properly till I watched this video.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

I'm happy my video has helped!

@user-dq7gs8uf4t 4 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing ❤

@clodiamk9873 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. Your videos are really helpful

@Patshes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks !

@montemiller3447 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, Wil; this is good information and a wonderful exercise. I'll start using it NOW!!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Wishing you all the best!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Wishing you all the best!

@Raptor-bt6zp 6 месяцев назад

This video was excellent. Thank you

@myrnaleon8464 6 месяцев назад

Very good video. Thanks so much 🙏 💓 ☺️

@antoninatiangco3764 6 месяцев назад

Thank tou Doc Its a big help

@apvergis 6 месяцев назад

Thanks. Amazing

@tahitihawaiiblue 7 месяцев назад

Used to work for a family dr. An elderly man fell out of his wheelchair onto the floor. His elderly wife tried to help him and fell on top of him. So both of them lying on the floor on top of each other. The wife managed to phone dr’s office. Dr said phone the fire department to go and get them off the floor. My question is it possible to stay in a well enough shape beyond the age of 70 or 80 to get off of the floor?

@M_SC 7 месяцев назад

Yes. You have to maintain a healthy body weight and maintain muscle mass

@wandabrady2178 6 месяцев назад

This was excellent Will I will be 71 on 28 January so this is just in time…thank you so much.

@charlesmassie2061 3 месяца назад

You didn’t mention “ nose over toes” . You recommended that in one of your posts And I use it all the time. It really does help. Your “show” is great - Thanks

@ammadeus47 6 месяцев назад

Excellent!!

@donnapollock 6 месяцев назад

Excellent it works really easy...

@janeshipley6993 7 месяцев назад

will, i hope you had a lovely christmas and that the new year is a great one for you. thank you so much for all your hard work!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

I had a lovely Christmas thank you, I hope you did too! I was itching to get back to work though!

@Candolad 7 месяцев назад

Brilliant.

@regenia8738 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the help!

@helenebourgeois7098 4 месяца назад

I do as you showed to stand up. But to sit down is difficult because one of my knees hurts a lot when I bend it. So I need a chair with armrests to sit down. Thank you for your advice, it is helpful.

@WhineNot 7 месяцев назад

StStand reps are everything! The strength and stability gained is inordinate compared to the effort required. I’ve progressed to the point I do them in super slow motion, barely resting in the sit position. I have MS and this exercise alone upped my function tremendously. I don’t do them 3x a day.. but always daily, now up to two reps of 10. Thanks for spotlighting this super effective movement.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Wishing you all the best and I'm so happy to hear my video has helped!

@KitaeHapShim 6 месяцев назад

Great explanation and guidance.

@johnpurves839 5 месяцев назад

Simply marvelous Thank-you..I am a 76 year old male with vastly reduced size of my upper thighs and calves and sense of balance ...hope your gentle exercise routines will help me over 6 weeks 😊😅🎉

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

🙌

@annemareebotha 7 месяцев назад

Many thanks

@carolcyrus4037 7 месяцев назад

I will try this thank you very much Amen

@yaronkl 7 месяцев назад

as a 56 YO stroke survivor, I have done thousand of S2S over the past 2 years

@prabirkumardas5587 6 месяцев назад

Sir I respect your all advice about knee exercise for our 2 legs, I do it 3 days in a week and I am feeling much better now, God bless you a lot ❣️🙏

@waynepadley1337 6 месяцев назад

Good advice thank you 😊

@gergemall 6 месяцев назад

Thx !

@tammym4280 21 день назад

Thank you Will, from Boston, USA

@eliaskostopoulos9942 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful videos for many moves, exercises!!

@user-tm8ru5xr1m 10 дней назад

Thankyou for sharing.Greatly appreciate your dedication to make seniors aware of their aches and pains.May God bless you😊

@HT-Physio 10 дней назад

It's my pleasure to be able to help!

@lyndasoar4345 7 месяцев назад

I've been doing the 'no hands, sit/stand movement' since I saw another of your vids a few months ago... confirmation of the correct way to do this exercise is very helpful - I found my positioning varied between attempts. Simple activity yet so many wrong nuances = less benefit. Thank you.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Always happy to help!

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

🙌🙌

@theropesofrenovation9352 7 месяцев назад

lol. I can sit down just fine without plopping. Just can't get back up. Been working on it in PT

@kevincox1493 7 месяцев назад

That was so enlightening thank you. I would never ever have thought that the knees together meant no hip action was being used. And also I remember my mum taking an age to get off her care home bed. After doing yoga for many years she stopped because of manic depression. So I bet you have to battle with many other factors in your job. Willingness to do it. And it’s proof of the saying ‘use it or loose it’ would that be right? Thanks again. Brilliant video.

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

It's definitely true that it's easier to maintain function than to lose it and try to recover it, but all hope is not lost if we do lose some ability, it's better to start late than never

@NaturalHealthHub4 5 месяцев назад

Agreed!

@amandadavies.. Месяц назад

I never get up any other way (from a fairly low sofa) probably because I was so pleased to finally be able to do it after losing a lot of weight (90lbs).Before then I definitely couldn't and had to push myself up and turn to one side to use the arm of the sofa to help me push up. I even do it with my 20 year old grandson in my arms when he's asleep, and he's probably around 25 lbs. I'm "only" 62 though.

@karenmcc2197 7 месяцев назад

Got your book for Christmas 🎄

@anitacovey4685 7 месяцев назад

This was a very good and super important video lesson on sit to stand. Thank you!

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

You're very welcome

@yvonnetrigg4745 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for such a great explanation of this exercise and its importance to us as we age! Thanks, as always Will 😊

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

Always happy to help!

@laurabraun7371 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, Will! I'm a 'Joe Bloggs' but in a wheelchair. SO important to maintain some mobility. Thank you X

@HT-Physio 6 месяцев назад

I agree! Wishing you all the best

@marjorierijnbout7905 7 месяцев назад

What really helps to keep the knies out while standing up and sitting back down again is using a dynaband above and beneath the knees. Also very helpful when your doing the legpress on a machine!