5 Essential Lower Body Exercises for Seniors: Strengthen Your Legs!

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
  • Are you a senior looking to stay active and independent? In this video, I present 5 effective lower body exercises specifically designed for seniors. These exercises focus on improving strength, balance, and flexibility, helping you maintain mobility and enhancing your quality of life.
    These beginner level exercises will help you build leg strength, no matter how old you are.
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    Step-by-step instructions for each exercise
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Комментарии • 204

  • @Uprighthealth
    @Uprighthealth  4 месяца назад +14

    Which of these exercises felt the hardest for you?
    Follow Along Version of these Exercises: ruclips.net/video/EgGuexqJ45s/видео.html
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    • @BrotherDarkness721
      @BrotherDarkness721 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@amandadesiecle4265 Band a laser pointer to each leg while doing those hip circles. If you have a cat, it will love you for this, encouraging you to stay strong!

    • @taariqq
      @taariqq 4 месяца назад

      Thank you for the 4k upload chief.
      + 1 for the next level. I will try and do them every other day .. hip circles sound challenging.

    • @valkoniecki8997
      @valkoniecki8997 4 месяца назад

      @@Uprighthealth right now anything in a holding my leg up position is hard. Hips are done from sitting all day too many years. I thank God for giving you this gift and I thank you for sharing it. I didn't realize I already have many of these programs as I am a subscriber to the website. Twice a week to save my life? I think I can manage that! I struggle with consistency and committing and staying with a thing, like most humans. Your humor and heart for helping people to prevent injury and prolong health is encouraging. I can make these movements part of my work day, instead of scrolling videos(except Upright Health videos💪🏻) . I have already started 15 minute walks at lunch. Thanks again!✌🏻🤙🏻🚶🏼‍♀️🧡

    • @valkoniecki8997
      @valkoniecki8997 4 месяца назад

      @@Uprighthealth right now anything in a holding my leg up position is hard. Hips are done from sitting all day too many years. I thank God for giving you this gift and I thank you for sharing it. I didn't realize I already have many of these programs as I am a subscriber to the website. Twice a week to save my life? I think I can manage that! I struggle with consistency and committing and staying with a thing, like most humans. Your humor and heart for helping people to prevent injury and prolong health is encouraging. I can make these movements part of my work day, instead of scrolling videos(except Upright Health videos💪🏻) . I have already started 15 minute walks at lunch. Thanks again!✌🏻🤙🏻🚶🏼‍♀️🧡

    • @sivasankaransomaskanthan8264
      @sivasankaransomaskanthan8264 4 месяца назад +1

      you are a gold, man !

  • @patriciavarga4084
    @patriciavarga4084 4 месяца назад +39

    I’m 67 but I don’t see myself as a senior. Love how you help us Matt!

    • @isagoldfield7393
      @isagoldfield7393 3 месяца назад +3

      You go girl💕💕💕

    • @LynetteMaffescioni
      @LynetteMaffescioni 3 месяца назад

      @@patriciavarga4084 me too, I'm 67 and don't relate to being a senior!.

  • @kalex888
    @kalex888 4 месяца назад +24

    A follow along would be awesome

  • @Bobbie-c
    @Bobbie-c 4 месяца назад +24

    Yes please and thank you for your support of seniors

  • @cindyfloyd654
    @cindyfloyd654 4 месяца назад +21

    Awe yes, these exercises are so good. Please send along the follow along exercises.

  • @Thebattleofthehorn
    @Thebattleofthehorn 4 месяца назад +10

    Yes please make follow along for us

  • @rykarr
    @rykarr 4 месяца назад +42

    Wow, what a God send...just was talking to the Lord this morning...why do my feet feel heavier as I was walking. And 2 hours later your tube popped up. I've seen many of yours and you helped me with an old groin injury. Thank you so much, and thank you for sharing about your parents...The Lord bless you for your work!

    • @gergemall
      @gergemall 3 месяца назад +3

      He is sent from God to help others ‘ God bless you. I’m climbing ladders again. You’re a kind soul ❤.

    • @lovebreedsseeds7741
      @lovebreedsseeds7741 3 месяца назад

      @@gergemall who the hel do you think you are to determine who he is and why he is here? why are you obsessed with spreading your cult views? get a life.

  • @Kamp24722
    @Kamp24722 2 месяца назад +2

    I am 68 with a 3 yr old grandson. I not only found I was constantly getting up and down off the floor to play with . Then I drew him a hopscotch. I had NO IDEA I could no longer jump. Then I started having trouble standing up after sitting for 15 minutes. YOUR EXERCISES revived me! I can mow do hopscotch. Not like I could when I was 5, BUT better than nothing.
    Also I now can get down and do a very deep squat. I keep trying to increase my time down there and it is getting better. I found doing the deep squat has made getting up off a chair and standing upright MUCH BETTRR. Thank you for your care and patience with we older folk.

  • @ms.montero5719
    @ms.montero5719 4 месяца назад +9

    Yes please!!!!😊

  • @johnf8609
    @johnf8609 4 месяца назад +25

    Please do the follow along video.Thanks! 👍🙏

  • @micheleredd7454
    @micheleredd7454 4 месяца назад +6

    Omg Yes! Thank you Matt, these exercises are just what my glutes and knees needed. 😊

  • @JodiWillis-hw9eq
    @JodiWillis-hw9eq 4 месяца назад +11

    I'm sorry that you lost your parents in a traumatic way. Thank you kindly for all that you do, you are truly amazing!

  • @emilyburtness9975
    @emilyburtness9975 4 месяца назад +8

    Matt! You are SO encouraging! Your videos have made a big difference in my life! I do best with a follow along to follow, so, Yes, I would love to have one on these exercises! Thank you! Also, Imlove the way you honor your parents. So sorry they are already gone.❤

  • @patriciavarga4084
    @patriciavarga4084 4 месяца назад +6

    Always love your follow along. Yes please

  • @denisespellweaver
    @denisespellweaver 4 месяца назад +9

    Definitely a follow along video, please! Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Your videos are wonderful.

    • @tinamiller4151
      @tinamiller4151 4 месяца назад

      Follow along please. This what I have been looking for❤

  • @karenbickel1154
    @karenbickel1154 4 месяца назад +8

    I took a job this summer with a lot of sitting involved. Bad mistake. I'm 58 and have always had jobs that I moved a lot in. Thank you for helping me start a workout program. I would love another video.😊

    • @sylviajones4907
      @sylviajones4907 3 месяца назад

      Can you get one of those adjustable desks that let you work standing or sitting? That would be beneficial. All work places should have those.

  • @preeve4061
    @preeve4061 4 месяца назад +7

    Yes, would love to have the follow along. Thanks!!!!!

  • @dianeolsen4222
    @dianeolsen4222 4 месяца назад +6

    Yes please! You’re awesome! 👏

  • @dorotabutters6731
    @dorotabutters6731 4 дня назад

    I just love how you ate helping me with these exercises. I recently broke my wrist - yes, turned, stepped back, looked up, lost my balance and in a blink of an eye was on the ground! I do exercise and go to the gym and walk, but my legs are so weak. I have been wondering what I could be doing safely to help me keep from getting worse while my arm is in a cast and then this video popped up 🙏🏻👏🏻 Thank you Matt ♥️

  • @caba32503
    @caba32503 4 месяца назад +3

    I would love a follow along work out! My elderly mother has muscle wasting. I see it in myself too. These are doable for us! Thank you!

  • @DaytonaBleach
    @DaytonaBleach 4 месяца назад +6

    As a young woman I always felt ashamed of my strong muscular legs but now as I’m aging I appreciate it. Thanks for this video I want to keep my legs strong until I die!

  • @faithfultita1585
    @faithfultita1585 2 месяца назад

    Yes, Please do a a follow along video. Million thanks!!!

  • @Uprighthealth
    @Uprighthealth  4 месяца назад +3

    🎉The follow along workout is ready: ruclips.net/video/EgGuexqJ45s/видео.html

  • @poolpumped1364
    @poolpumped1364 4 месяца назад +3

    Hey @Uprighthealth first off, I am sorry to hear about your dad’s fall, hip break, and passing. As I approach the second fifty years and having a desk job I have noticed how tight my hips are and how weak my lower body is. It is humbling. I lift weights and perform cardio almost every day and have neglected the most important parts of my body like toes,feet, calves, hip flexors, glutes which are used to keep our bodies upright and stable. As a result, I am now focusing my attention my lower body strength and endurance as well as my flexibility. Thank you so much for the content you have created. It is an eye-opening and life-changing experience.

  • @stephenhowell8863
    @stephenhowell8863 4 месяца назад +6

    Many thanks. Just turned 60. Really feel leg muscle loss.

  • @patriciavarga4084
    @patriciavarga4084 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you once again Matt! God bless you.❤

    • @Uprighthealth
      @Uprighthealth  4 месяца назад +1

      You are so welcome! God bless you too.🙏

  • @isagoldfield7393
    @isagoldfield7393 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank You Matt💕more senior movements please🌿☀️🪅

  • @valkoniecki8997
    @valkoniecki8997 4 месяца назад +2

    Follow along video, yes please and thank you!

  • @danoyse8233
    @danoyse8233 3 месяца назад +1

    Matt, thank you for your superb exercises. Love your dialogue and quiet instruction. Would love a follow along version . I’m in the uk, 66yo and recently retired nurse. Yes, I’ve seen it all over the years and truly believe correct movement is the way to prevent so many problems.

    • @cahorowit
      @cahorowit Месяц назад

      Thanks I see you already posted links to follow along! I have to stop falling over

  • @wooae1
    @wooae1 4 месяца назад +2

    I would love the follow along video also. Thank you for all that you do!❤

  • @angelamiller5551
    @angelamiller5551 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you 🙏🏽 yes please send the video.

  • @sachimeyer6629
    @sachimeyer6629 3 месяца назад +1

    Yes please to the follow along. Thank you for your guidance and common sense. This exercise I CAN do!

  • @sharonlarosa1580
    @sharonlarosa1580 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks! This is just what I needed. I had been feeling that my legs were losing strength so this is perfect

  • @Annette-TheConsciousCowgirl
    @Annette-TheConsciousCowgirl 3 месяца назад

    Love these. I’m on it! Yes I’d like the after stretch protocol fur these too please. 🙏

  • @john-h7q8v
    @john-h7q8v 3 месяца назад

    I really like your step by step presentation of the exercises. Thanks!

  • @mmca2622
    @mmca2622 4 месяца назад +2

    Great tips--thank you! Also, it's so nice to see a coach not dressed in latex and wearing a top!

  • @kevinrowland7972
    @kevinrowland7972 2 месяца назад

    Yes would greatly appreciate a follow along,

  • @tawname5077
    @tawname5077 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for your content, it has been very helpful in reducing my hip pain

    • @Uprighthealth
      @Uprighthealth  4 месяца назад

      Happy to help! Thanks for supporting my channel!

  • @happiswiss4646
    @happiswiss4646 4 месяца назад +1

    I really appreciate your approach. My hip pain is gone, but if I take too many days off😊, it finds me! Thanks for your job!

  • @TheJadel88
    @TheJadel88 3 месяца назад

    Thank you. Love the way you explain how to do it..

  • @diannhall7564
    @diannhall7564 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you ❗️

  • @angiedamian681
    @angiedamian681 4 месяца назад

    Been follow you thru the Hearst. Thank you for your wonderful contents. More power!🙏

  • @everythingelse_underthesun
    @everythingelse_underthesun 4 месяца назад

    Matt, thank you for being you and for having Upright Health. This video especially, thank you for your generosity and trust in us to share your story about your parents. My parents are much older and I can see the distinct difference between them. Dad only walked as his form of exercise and among other health complications is fully wheelchair bound. Mom has her own issues but has always been more active in the garden etc and morning exercises and you can see she is still fully mobile. Caring for both often leaves me drained and your exercises have helped me in caring for my dad and his limited mobility. More importantly, your videos have helped me to IMPROVE my health making my life so much better. I can navigate stairs and I've never been able to squat until I started following your exercises. I watch your back pain follow along exercises religiously so I'd love it if you did this as a leg follow along video too.
    Take good care. Loyal sub for life!

  • @boontala
    @boontala 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for your help. I'd appreciate more of your videos

  • @raniburtenshaw1619
    @raniburtenshaw1619 4 месяца назад +3

    YES PLEASE!!!

  • @mith5271
    @mith5271 15 дней назад

    ❤❤❤Awesome video thank you very much young man. I appreciate the information 😊I feel better .My left side hip is the one side thatis weak .I notice the leg is shorter .I am happy for your help.I feel stronger. Thank you so much Mat

  • @josephsprayberry3497
    @josephsprayberry3497 Месяц назад

    You do a great job !!! I have very much enjoyed many of your and truly feel you have helped me. I will continue to support your work. Thank You

  • @aceautonewportky
    @aceautonewportky 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your inspiration, 63 big truck and heavy equiptment mechanic, I look for things to do on my off time, I am over 3.5yrs widowed 31 together, I appreciate everything you do. 63 cincinnati oh here.

  • @nelidaalanis1811
    @nelidaalanis1811 4 месяца назад +2

    The bones cracking crack me up Everytime 😂. Thanks for the video

  • @jdao6131
    @jdao6131 4 месяца назад

    Thanks!

  • @clarebrennan6
    @clarebrennan6 4 месяца назад

    Thank you❤

  • @patricia738
    @patricia738 4 месяца назад +4

    I need the follow along video! Please 😊

  • @mbkc2794
    @mbkc2794 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful videos to help all of us age better. Please create follow along videos!

  • @chantellucky4565
    @chantellucky4565 4 месяца назад

    Awesome workout!!! Love it! Thanks ❤

  • @kdpunshon3073
    @kdpunshon3073 4 месяца назад

    Matt, I just signed up yesterday and so excited to see videos for ONLY members (not fans - LOL). You are the best on RUclips and I am sticking with you! Also do not see myself as a senior but might be counted as one if I were to share the dreaded numbers that started to show up in the past few years of breathing. Thanks Matt for all you do.

  • @debbyesche1257
    @debbyesche1257 3 месяца назад

    Excellent video. Thank you and please make the follow up video of next level of leg strength for seniors. Also please always keep in mind that many of us have Osteoporosis and many don’t even know that they have it. Thank you for your time, expertise and humor. 😊

  • @kutatm
    @kutatm 4 месяца назад

    Yes, please! A follow along video!

  • @rosecorley6748
    @rosecorley6748 3 месяца назад

    Thanks these seem so doable. I'm trying to write everything down so I can try to do the list when I get up in the morning. And I'm going to get the dumbbells and ankle weights as soon as I can. Thanks for advice about weights and the reps. I'm very hopeful. I'm 75 but am optimistic I can add some important strength to get off floors, improve my balance and range of motion..it may take a year to see good improvement but I have patience. Thanks for being so encouraging. I've run into so many Drs who frown on weight strength training, for wanting a strong back and core who don't care want I want for a comfortable life in my body...not theirs!!!

  • @tillytogs
    @tillytogs 4 месяца назад +1

    Oh my goodness when you said don't act like a teenager 😅 I'm 68 and my Son is always saying mum why do you push exercise to the limit basically until it's painful. Hearing you say that makes me realise that I need to work up to the exercise instead of pushing until it's way to painful. I appreciate all of your videos thanks from Ireland 😊

    • @kdpunshon3073
      @kdpunshon3073 4 месяца назад

      I'm 68 and same as you. Haha and I definitely don't see myself as a senior Matt. Just found your channel and I am all in with you. Consuming every day.

  • @netplayer3
    @netplayer3 2 месяца назад

    Thanks, my legs and hips feel great after that workout. Yes, I’d like to see the follow-along workout.

  • @BarbaraIreland
    @BarbaraIreland 4 месяца назад

    This video is great for someone of any age who has sits a lot during the day for work (or choice). I already do a ton of walking every day, but this helps wake up the booty in a different way. Thank you so much! Felt super good 😀

  • @dcfield21
    @dcfield21 3 месяца назад

    I too would love a follow along. (I do mean a workout program!) I'm in my 60's and just had two surgeries. The doctors all say I am okay with starting to exercise again. I have had trouble in the past doing lunges, but with your video, I was able to do squats and all I can say is THANK YOU!

  • @Funny4450
    @Funny4450 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for this - and a follow-along video would be awesome - Thank you! -- Deb from NJ

  • @ltraina3353
    @ltraina3353 4 месяца назад

    I would LOVE a follow along !

  • @susanpace3498
    @susanpace3498 4 месяца назад

    I would love to have a follow along to share with my mother. Thank you so much for your work, and my heart goes out to you as you move forward after the loss of your parents.

  • @linf7637
    @linf7637 4 месяца назад

    Yes for follow along

  • @bennybaughman9803
    @bennybaughman9803 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the info.

  • @cherisalinas1540
    @cherisalinas1540 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi Matt
    Could I please get a follow along video?
    Love your videos. Super helpful!😊

  • @andrewsalmon4634
    @andrewsalmon4634 4 месяца назад +4

    Every adult child should share this video with the parents

  • @jeanneschwabacher4066
    @jeanneschwabacher4066 4 месяца назад +2

    Great video!

  • @podpip888
    @podpip888 4 месяца назад

    Yes! A follow along would be awesome!

  • @FrozenSunshine-plk
    @FrozenSunshine-plk 4 месяца назад +1

    Almost all work in the kitchen I am doing in mini static squat (cutting wedgies, washing dishes), biking every day, walking stairs 4th floor twice a day (and stairs everywhere else), putting socks and shoes one leg standing.. with hernia, both hip and both knee arthritis.. movement is the best medicine! (59 years young)

  • @barbaracarten3265
    @barbaracarten3265 4 месяца назад

    I’d love a follow along video. I injured my knee while gardening and haven’t done much for a month other than some mild stretching. This series of lower body exercises are just what I need. Thank you!

  • @carolmoore4569
    @carolmoore4569 4 месяца назад

    Yes, please!

  • @kezzahouse
    @kezzahouse 3 месяца назад

    So very need this. I have been athletic all my life, and for the last 5 years, i have sat all day at a desk job. My back is toast. 65 yo woman 17:17

  • @AkaiTsume
    @AkaiTsume 4 месяца назад +9

    These exercises would be perfect for my mother! Please send me the follow along exercises for her!

  • @VolsungsDaughter1
    @VolsungsDaughter1 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you! Please share this video!

  • @Marketsolo
    @Marketsolo 3 месяца назад +1

    ❤I just turned 68, and had been looking for leg exercises as I had to sell my horse 10 years ago..and feel like I've lost so much strength. Thank you!!

  • @janhallett5114
    @janhallett5114 4 месяца назад

    I would love some follow along exercises for these, please. Thank you so much for all you do.

  • @dixiewhistles
    @dixiewhistles 4 месяца назад

    Excellent advise. Excellent video! I will incorporate these exercises into my current workout. Many thanks!

  • @eileenduchmann5166
    @eileenduchmann5166 4 месяца назад

    Yes please, I would like a Follow along Workout version. I like this one also, for the full explanation and tips to each exercise. ❤

  • @katherinelunagate157
    @katherinelunagate157 3 месяца назад

    Hi Matt, it would help if You mentioned how vital it is to engage the core muscles when doing all these exercises, as it protects the lower back. Great video full of important and varied exercises 👍🏼

  • @DayleGoad
    @DayleGoad 4 месяца назад

    Yes, I am interested in learning more about senior strength.

  • @JayneLeibrandt
    @JayneLeibrandt 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for all the help and encouragement. Would enjoy receiving the mentioned workout video.

  • @wintertanaka5546
    @wintertanaka5546 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for doing these videos. I’d love to see a follow along video.

  • @nattywho
    @nattywho 4 месяца назад

    I’m only 56 and I’m gonna start doing these at my desk at work!! I have sciatica and hip flexor issues, so I had to lay off all my squatting and deadlifting! So, I have to find alternative ways to work my glutes and I really like that rotational move!

  • @amethystfeathers7324
    @amethystfeathers7324 3 месяца назад

    Yes, definitely a follow along video would be awesome thanks 🇳🇿

  • @BeverlyMaloy
    @BeverlyMaloy 4 месяца назад

    I can't do all of them but please do a follow-along video. I have leg weakness/balance because of spinal stenosis and sciatica. Thanks for caring about us!

  • @williamnorris6460
    @williamnorris6460 3 месяца назад

    God bless you taking your mom and dad.

  • @micheleshields7704
    @micheleshields7704 3 месяца назад

    A follow along video would be perfect for both my husband and me. Thank you.😊

  • @cjsingleton2533
    @cjsingleton2533 3 месяца назад

    What a fantastic video!!!
    I have saved them to do twice a week, I’m 68 I walk 5 days a week, this is perfect for me to build strength thank you very much!!!

  • @christophercooks5749
    @christophercooks5749 4 месяца назад

    Thank god for you

  • @hungfatima4801
    @hungfatima4801 4 месяца назад

    Yes please!

  • @buffholtman
    @buffholtman 4 месяца назад +4

    I’m 80 and follow your suggestions. This video was directed to me as I’m struggling to regain strength and stability in my lower body. Please send your follow along video to me. Thank you!

    • @JimRedland
      @JimRedland 3 месяца назад +1

      81 and sitting causes a lot muscle loss. I tend to walk at least 5-8000 steps a day. Doc sez keep moving..

  • @Patricia-413
    @Patricia-413 Месяц назад

    I so appreciate this video! New subscriber 🙂

  • @gntsidiyahia9452
    @gntsidiyahia9452 4 месяца назад +2

    Hi, could you please make videos related to osteoporosis: types of exercises in this specific case. Thanks very much.

  • @rheeeliker4513
    @rheeeliker4513 4 месяца назад

    Oh, wow! Those hip circles are the perfect antidote to a long stretch of sitting at my computer doing tax returns! They feel really good, even though I can clearly feel my leg muscles working. They're now my new favorite movement break activity!

  • @maritzagonzalez1669
    @maritzagonzalez1669 4 месяца назад

    This is great. Love your videos.

  • @SusanBerry-o7y
    @SusanBerry-o7y Месяц назад

    would love the follow along version and follow up video

  • @LoriRaymond-g4s
    @LoriRaymond-g4s Месяц назад

    I'd like the follow along video please! Thank You!