8 Habits of the Top 1% Healthiest Over-50s
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- Опубликовано: 13 дек 2024
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@@HT-Physio Will I had filled that form giving my email address But i didnt get access to this video for gaining muscle strength I had already purchased your book Thriving beyond fifties Please help
May I suggest volunteering in an area that requires activity and one enjoys. We volunteered at a farm for 5 years. Started when the owner had joint surgery. We said we'll just do what we're told. Progressed from mucking out barns, checking fences, looking for wayward cattle and their hidden calves to beekeeping, chickens and market gardening. It was a wonderful experience. Dog walking? Child care? Helping an older person maintain their yard. Worked for us.
Great idea - combines multiple different habits in one go and sounds extremely interesting too!
Wonderful Idea
You don’t feel stiff because you’re old, you feel old because you’re stiff.. too many older people think it’s normal to stop moving because of stiffness. It’s not! Love your videos, so true.
Great motto to live by!
So true!
Loved your closing comment on stubbornness. I recently commented to my husband about how so many people we know who are even older than us (mid 60s) are thriving because of sheer bloody-mindedness. They won't stop doing things because they are deemed 'too old'. They know their own bodies, having lived in them for many decades. They are also experts on their own body and know it better than any doctor. Thank you Will for this excellent channel and book. Since I retired 8 months ago I have more than doubled my activity level and incorporated many of your resistance exercises into my daily routines. At almost 66 I'm a lot fitter and stronger than I was at 56.
@yvonne5616 your post is inspirational
I absolutely agree with your comment on knowing your body better than any doctor ( or indeed anyone else.) I also suspect you're intelligentt and have in- depth knowledge of how the body works and how to manage problems. You're absolutely correct to do what you know benefits you mentally and physically. I'm 80, and still teach dancing, regular gym user all my life. I love it and have no intention to stop until something falls off, out, pr in, and my lifestyle becomes impossible. My body and mind love it.
@@philipsamways562I think you are the one who is inspirational and hope I can be as fit and healthy as you at your age. My sister in law is similar. She is 78 and is one of the most active and fittest people I know. she bounced back from not one but two potentially fatal conditions a few years ago. Much of it is down to that sheer bloody mindedness I referred to.
Thank you @Will Harlow
My husband is a Yoga teacher and I practice Yoga .We follow many of your exercises for muscle building and mobility for our own benefit and health
I run small store at our home for pickles made out of our garden produce.
Walking , socializing, community volunteering ...all of it .I'm 72 and he's 75
We are happy to follow your channel for our health benefits
Thanks so much
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and little bit of your background, it's wonderful to hear you're staying so active and involved in such interesting activities. Your homemade pickles sound delicious! Thank you for following my channel, I'm so pleased you've both been putting my videos to good use ☺
Really heartwarming and informative - thank you very much, Will! It made my day, and it will make many more, for sure! I was happy to note that you genuinely like 50+ people who need a helping hand and good tips on recovery, or improving healthwise and what not. I'm one of your lucky million subscribers, and in my imagination I am your client IRL. Hope you will strongly feel our continued gratitude for your chosen purpose! The best holidays ever to you, too, for you and your loved ones.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I'm so pleased to hear my video was well received! In an ideal world, I would be able to see everyone in person, but I'm grateful to have my RUclips channel to connect with those I am unable to meet face-to-face. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I’m 68, ive been a keen runner since 16 years of age, I’ve run 11 marathons, twice as many half marathons, more 10k’s than I can remember and was a regular park runner, my fastest time a year ago was 24:30…never had an injury, then disaster, out for a training run and my back/hip packed up. For several months it was that bad I could hardly walk, limping badly, X-ray revealed ‘severe wear and tear’ on my hip, the gp wanted to sort me out with a surgeon for a hip replacement😱. Saw a physio who specialised in runners and running injuries and things did improve but still unable to run because of the pain. About three months ago I started going to the gym again concentrating on strengthening my legs and hips and using exercises prescribed by the physio plus a bit of swimming and saunas. I eventually built up to 30 minutes on the treadmill, not easy and painful but I persevered. Two weeks ago I did my first park run in over a year, slow and uncomfortable but I did it. Last week I did it again and again slow and uncomfortable but three minutes faster😱…I’m just getting ready this morning to go out to do the park run again, I know it will be slow and uncomfortable yet again and don’t want to tempt fate, but I’m determined…it can be done😀👍
Well done. I'm also an older runner, I have had my share of injuries, but believe me if you persevere at the strength and rehab exercises you will come back as strong as ever. Patience and consistency will get you there.
This video is a gem. The wisdom summarized in your research is simply a blessing. Thank you.
Perhaps one reason they rarely read food labels is because they are mainly buying (and cooking) real food, which doesn't have labelling.
I agree!
I’ve been wearing a FitBit for about 6 years. I use it to focus on issues, like improving the amount of deep sleep and REM. I keep this in a journal to document progress. Fo me, it really helps to see how activity in winter drops off, so I do dance sessions indoors to monitor how many minutes are spent in elevated heart rate. Yes, to consistency and documentation keeps me on track. Age 82.
Anything the WHO recommends, I now do the opposite. A book 'Health and Beauty Mastery' by Julian Bannett exposes so many shocking truths. I completely changed my habits.
thanks for sharing
What issues do you have with the WHO and what opposites do you do?
Your mobility routine is brilliant, I have benighted from it massively
I'm so pleased to hear this!
Thank you. I love this. Especially, the last thing. I have physical problems which make it hard to do certain exercises, or I have to do them just a little at a time. But, I like the idea of doing what you can, and not only exercise, but do what you can on other things, even though you have some things you can't do.
Great video Will, autoimmune issues and associated pain effect me daily, but as long as I can keep active and exercise on the good days I feel like I'm winning!💪🙂
Fantastic work, well done on your efforts!
Group exercise classes are a two-for-one. You're getting social contact and exercise all at the same time.
I'm 74. I started my running journey more than 50 years ago. I was a competive 10K runner until I was 70 with a sub 54min finishing time, sub 38mins back in the day. I ran 5-6 days a week until COVID struck, now I run 3 times a week and walk 5k 5-6 times a week. I have arthritis in my hips and a very dodgy spine, but my aim is to keep running at least until I'm 90. I don't smoke, very rarely have a beer and I'm a vegetarian. I am lucky to have excellent genetics, which means little unless you put in the hard yards. I take no perscription medication. I stear clear of weight training because I find it boring. I steer clear of negative people.
I fully expected one of the factors to be 7-8 hours quality sleep every night. I find this to have huge bearing on health and wellbeing.
Another great video! Keep them coming 👍
I agree. I thought it would be included. Not just good sleep, but a consistant schedule. A little off topic, but I am of the opinion that the reason some people have so much trouble with the time change is that they are chronically sleep deprived.
Great video and thank you for the bonus video Will! I hope that you’re writing a book about all your learning with regard to movement health, etc., as we age. Mindset and having a purpose to your life are equal to movement and diet for a long, healthy, pleasant life.💪🏻
Just to say have a lovely Christmas break to Will and all his team. Without the videos and tips and advice you have given me since I found you last year I could have been a physical cripple! Take care❤🎄🎄🎄🎄!!!
Dear Will
Splendid and practical idea. Sure to implement.
Your work is highly appreciated ❤
I tick most of these boxes (I'm 71) except that I'm a bit of an introvert. However, I've just checked out volunteering at the local library.
I wondered what I was doing right. Survivor guilt was setting in!
What you say is so true, Will. I’ve been following these principles since I was in my mid 30s, and I feel as good now as I did then. I’m now 67.
In addition, regular exercise helps tremendously with good sleep.
Regular massage and adjustments of my joints also contribute to the well-being of this body.
I love your positive videos. This is so helpful.
Thank you Will! I love all of your videos, they keep me motivated. Recently a local strength training class I was attending closed down but I've purchased some weights & bands & made a mini gym for myself in a spare room. To make it easier, I leave my gym clothes beside my bed & before I have time to talk myself out of it, I get in there & do at least 20mins . Your tips are invaluable for ensuring my form is correct. I'm so grateful 🏋️💪
Thank you so much , Will.
Greatly appreciate your work.
So pleased to hear this, thank you!
Not quite one in a million but I’ll settle for one in a hundred. Live long & thrive! Many thanks for your channel, Will.
One in ten would be fine too 😊
Laughing is medicine like exercise
Beautiful, sensible advice. Thanks so much Will.
Usually Monday through Saturday is my walk schedule.
I liked this. Something different and factual. I agree with everything you say especially consistency. I walk my dog every day, l meditate, do mindfulness and do a little bit of yoga, and look forward and live in the moment and of course follow you on RUclips . Welcome and useful advice...thanks Will.
Great video, thank you Will!
Very happy to help!
Wow, Will! This is fabulous! I think from watching your channel and creating workouts based on exercises you have created. My positive outlook has changed as you convinced me to stop complaining about things and equipment my gym no longer has. I've followed your alternatives, and love the creativity of learning multiple ways of building muscle. I have seen that in every area I fall short: socializing, concentrating on those things in my control, and consistency, I know family, friends, and fellow members of the 55+ community where I reside who accomplish all those things week after week year after year, and if I use my one best trait (copying role models I admire), my supply is limitless. I do believe in my changing and improving, as I have worked doggedly since May, 2024! Thanks for being onec of my main Kickstarter role models, Will!
Reading labels is very important these days. I believe, being 75, my meals growing up were more nutritious and had less additives as well as sugar and salt. I truly believe that is why I have survived this long. And of course have been exercising since I was a kid. We were lucky here in the US that in the 60’s laws were passed that we had to have Gym class every day. But alas life is no longer that easy😢
Appreciate this great video.
My pleasure to share!
You are so good and encouraging. It seems that without knowing your researching I have been following your suggestions. However, when it comes to walking it seems that you do not comment what it means to walk in mountains where you go up and down but not so briskly. Do you 9:48 have any comment on this? I grew up with cliffs and rock around on the Swedish westcost. It is very true that mobility training improves the backlash of atrosis - considerably. I have been recommending your programs to many friends and everybody is very impressed. Keep on!
Thank you for your channel. Personally, I like stairs, there are 5 different public stairways on my regular walking circuit in parkland along the Murray River. The individual stairs are 28,17,22,79, and 60 steps each. I go up and down each one various times for a total of about 400-500 total steps. I am experimenting with different ways of stair climbing / descending. I think the descending is a good way to gently load the leg/hip joints.
Interesting video Will, especially the part about socialising and positivity in life. Buddhism has certainly helped me in this respect.
Such good info Will. My dog and I do visits with seniors and it makes such a difference for there mental health. I totally agree with all of these points. The last one, about being social, I am still working on that for both me and my mom. Thanks😊👍
What a wonderful idea! Keep up the wonderful work - I'm sending best wishes to you and your mum ☺
Thank you Will ❤❤
Isolation is a huge problem for me. There is nothing to do and no resources in this small town. Hoping to move to a larger city in the spring to access more of everything.
Thanks for this.
Hoping you get to a place where you’re not isolated. Wishing you the very best going forward. Hang in there. Keeping you in thought ✌🏼💛
Thank you Will again for a lovely video Motivating and positive words that we cant ignore Hundred percent correct
This is a wonderful set of attitudes to improve physical and mental health. I'm on track with all of them except one. I tend to worry about things I can't control. Not excessively, but I want to cut it out. This video brought that out front and centre. That's good
Me too: worrier as well. I am doing Transcendental Meditation, and these are helping me tame the worry's grip over me.
Simple, easy and clear . . . common sense.
Thank you! ☀️🙏
Great video! When your diet is mostly whole foods -- meats and seafoods, veg and fruit, grains, beans, nuts and seeds -- there's no labels to read! Your study also suggests that not many of the 1% have food sensitivities, though!
Thanks for your video advice.
I have left hip pain and left si joint pain. I always thought if i walk too much it will wear and tear the joint more. After listening to your advice i will start walking daily again. Thank you.
BRAVO 👍
Super Mr Will
Thank you!
Thank you! All common sense!
Hi Will. Did you observe how the group hydrated? In my experience, Diet, Exercise and Hydration are the "Health Triad".
I’m 74. My husband is 78. We have two dogs that we walk every day and, because of a spine problem, I took up Pilates which my husband has also started doing. He looks like a stranded spider at times but at least he doing them and we have a good laugh. I see an osteopath when my back gets stiff and she has said that I’m her fittest client! We have neighbours who are both 73. They are both practically housebound as they don’t walk, use the car to go shopping and have now had a stairlift installed!! I know this will happen to us at some point but I want to put it off as long as possible. I get fed up of hearing younger people coming up with excuses as to why they can’t exercise. Use it or lose it.
I try to walk in my neighborhood about 15 laps wich takes me maybe a little over 30 minutes and I walk as fast as I am able.
Great work!
Sounds like you’re describing a “blue zone”
What’s a blue zone?
@ blue zones are areas around the world where people tend to live longer then average
Yes, we can each create our own blue zone. It just takes a little more effort when you don’t actually live in a blue zone.
Except the blue zone theory has been debunked
Slope is as important as speed and distance in walking which is why good moving belt machines have routines that alter both speed and slope in cycles to provide HIIT. Social isolation is over hyped. I am 85 live alone have no relatives and few social contacts and I am more than happy with the situation since as my sister found having social contacts in a group leads to the formation of cliques and friction as there are always some dominant a******* who want to take over the group and decide how it thinks and relatives are no better. If you feel socially isolated get a dog and you will find other dog walkers will exchange comments with you that do not involve politics, climate change or other contumacious subjects.
thank you, Will. btw. repot the plant!😁
A 90 min Zwift workout on the bike each morning weather chasing sprints or hill climbs or just sitting in on a bunch ride, Only windsurfing is more fun for this 58 year old lightweight 😅
Where is the link
When it comes to diet I only eat single ingredient foods, protein being the number one macro with carbs and fats filling in what’s left. At least 1g per pound of body weight.
Loneliness can be a thing of the past now. There are ways to empower yourself and generate elevated feelings when you are alone and never feel lonely. I’m watching videos about this topic. Very awe inspiring and empowering! People now can feel good being alone if you know what to do so you don’t depend on someone else or others.
I agree! ❤️ 👍
Plant based diet 9 years now , this ,i think ,is the secret to a healthy life 🙏
❤️🙏❤️
WHO?🤔
I agree with pretty much all of that. However, it’s a pity you referenced the World Health Organisation regarding loneliness. Ironically, it was them pushing for isolation during CoVid, and it was the elderly who suffered the most
I diverge here. As and OCD germ phobic introvert, I embraced that firm if isolation as a tactic to prevent spread of Covid. Also staying locked in my comfort zone felt good to me at the time.
You better mention a 100% gluten-free diet...