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I'm sharing this information to encourage others. I'll be 83 soon. I was a rec runner until 10 years ago when sacral and other issues made me stop. I was concerned about my increasingly painful "creaky" legs. These squats have eliminated the pain and made my legs feel 20 years younger. The lovely thing is that even a little pays big dividends, and the benefits grow over time. Shrey knows what he's talking about.
At 81, I have been trying to get fit and regain muscle for a couple of years with resistance training with little success. Recently I discovered a RUclips video about how seniors need extra protein to gain muscle because of declining hormones. Consuming 30 grams of protein about the time of exercise, especially the amino acid lucine, would act a trigger to add muscle. I now take 60 grams of protein powder daily as well as natural protein sources and have begun to add muscle. One thing to keep in mind, exercise will add strength without adding muscle just because it improves nerve connections.
Good luck with your journey. Any decent book on weight training will have a chapter on the importance of proper nutrition to achieving results no matter what the age of the trainer.
Exercise is just the stimulus, protein are the building blocks. ‘Muscles are made in the kitchen’. Take 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight and you will see the best results. I have been able to add about 10% of lean mass to my body in the past couple of years.
💪🏾..a Pro-Tip > PRE-HYDRATE !! ..(cuz Your Bod / Muscles / Blood are gonna be FILLING UP w Fluids..like SPONGES..as You Move/Stretch / Exercise ) !! ..💪🏿
I just started doing this a few days ago and wondered if I was doing this the correct way. Your video popped up just in time! I am 71 and do NOT want to become another old guy in a rocking chair. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I’m 65 years old and have been unable to sit for a decade, so I need to keep my legs strong for a life of standing and walking. My daily routine - every single day, ten to 15 squats, along with a quick five minute exercise routine right after my shower. I started this 6 months ago and it’s been an absolute game changer.
Also try kneeling exercises if your knees allow, many older people simply cannot kneel without pain. I kneel regularly and even walk around the bedroom on my knees (carpeted) and this really helps keep my knees in good shape.
@@MZ-uv3sr I cannot say for sure but if you can kneel etc then definitely work on sitting on your heels then sitting up into a full kneeling position and then sit back on the heeels. Repeating this helps knees and thighs. Remember to get into a position and then try to hold it for 30 seconds approx and over time it will become easier.
Thank you for your excellent video! 67 in few weeks and had so many problems. Started weights, regular exercise routine and feel great results each day. I wanted a good squat exercise and this is it! Thank you for caring for us seniors!!!
I’m 58 and can’t believe how much my body has changed. I got a work at home job during the pandemic and boom, everywhere started hurting. I just wasn’t moving as much. Old injuries got tighter, new injuries wouldn’t heal. I used to be so active but now it is even more crucial to not only stay active but do daily stretching and strengthening. I skip a day and pay the price. Getting stronger is my goal but exercising daily just to maintain existing progress is required before I can even think about getting stronger! Eating the right foods and sleeping adequately are also necessary to make this new regime work. It’s a lot of work to stay healthy as we age. Those days when I would bounce out of bed and forget to drink water or eat breakfast are over!
Thanks for sharing this! I strongly believe movement/exercise is the KEY pillar of health, which can then lead to all the other things: i.e. good diet, sleep, stress. And you are right, without movement and regular activity, things get tighter and new injuries heal much slower
Spot on, totally agree. I'm 62 and got hammered by sarcopenia about 3-4 years ago. 84kg down to 74 with huge muscle loss. Have little pain and good flexibility, but shoulder wear and tear issues. Anyway...Agree with above/other comments, but it is a close balance.Protein important for muscle growth,steak,eggs and fish excellent but still not enough or realistically affordable. We need supplements as well. Equally important is to maintain immune system as we age. We lose so much support here as our bodies become depleted of vitamins as we age. Please watch Dr Berg videos on Vitamin D3, this will support all the other hard work you do trying to stay strong and healthy. I believe if you are unhealthy or deficient in certain vitamins, you won't make the gains or benefit you hoped for as your body can't process or absorb the very foods you are eating to get sronger. Eat what you like and exercise hard, but if your deficient in vitamins your gains will not equal your effort. cheers
The same thing happened to me. The pandemic and working from home really threw my fitness regimen out the window. I'm 55 now the loss of strength is shocking and humbling. I'm trying to build a sustainable protocol for health as I age and this exercise is now part of it.
@@martinkasemsan9099 Hey, all the best to this new way of living as we age! I discovered I have to be more efficient in how I spend my time. So I focus on my weakest areas which are my hips, knees, and spine by exercising those every single day. Arms and core I do only once or twice a week. I just don’t have all day to do them all!
My favorite part of this video is that you highlight the one problem many people over look! And that’s the risk of sarcopenia which I feel like doesn’t get talked about enough! The best part about it is that we all have the ability to prevent this condition with weekly strength training! The Chair Stand (Squat) is definitely one of the most functional exercises since it closely resembles activities that most people HAVE to do on a daily basis such as: standing from a recliner, getting up from a toilet, getting out of a vehicle! And I love how easy it is to tailor to many different levels regardless of mobility or strength deficits. Great content Shrey keep up the great work and congrats on 100k! I hope one day to achieve that milestone!
I'm grateful to Shrey. I'll be 83 in a little over a month. I've had strong legs all my life until 15 years ago when lower back pain forced me to give up running and lifting. I can still do deep body-weight squats in sets of 10 thanks to my long fitness background. But I wasn't prepared for the results. My "old guy back" (my doctor's diagnosis!) may not be healed since sacral joint pain is involved, but my overall energy and mobility have improved in a short time, giving me significantly improved overall quality of life - I feel more generally "able." So, thanks, Shrey. This really helps. As a result, I'm more eager and confident about doing other exercises that matter, including riding the regular bicycle to go shopping instead of taking the e-bike. I have a renewed appreciation for how important those really big lower-body muscles are.
I was wandering why I was suffering lower back discomfort. I felt walking up hill helped, then discovered my glutes were the problem. This video is a blessing.
I am 72 and have had MS for almost 30 years. I’ve been fortunate enough to have access to medications that have helped, but I have been religious about exercise. I row 30 minutes 3x a week and lift weights. This has kept me from needing a cane, brace, or wheelchair. My original neurologist told me that regular exercise was better than any pill he could give me.
Hello, your videos are absolutely amazing. I'm a retired nurse and had back surgery years ago, now I have lots of sciatic discomfort. Thank you for sharing your videos.
I started PT last month, and what I was told pretty much agrees with what is presented here. Good video. What really concerns me is how did RUclips know that I might want to watch this?
I do 20 squats with 50lb dumbell three times a week as part of my fitness training. Have been doing so for 7 years. I’m 70. If I have occasionally muscle soreness, I work around the soreness doing whatever I can for that day. Relieving muscle soreness can be done by working over the muscle with either a stiff ball like a basketball or small areas with a hard rubber ball like a Lacrosse ball.
As a former certified personal trainer, I can say this is a great way to train basic squats, especially the slow down fast up bit. Done this way, you really can build up to squats with weight. (But don’t go crazy! Happy New Year).
I agree with you. I am 80 yo. I do squats holding a 20 kilo kettle bell. No pain, and walking 5-10 miles almost every day. For balance, I do ankle and foot exercise with foam pad, and one leg stands.
Smart - I respect that you recommend exercise that's supported by convincing research. For example, saying that standing strengthens and lowering builds mass. Thank you. I'm 82, ran regularly and deadlifted 275 lbs 3x3 until 10 years ago when I started getting "old guy butt" (my GP's term) - mainly sacroiliac pain that sometimes mysteriously vanishes. Time to start hitting the gym again.
Absolutely! We should always strive to exercise and adopt healthy habits based on credible research/evidence. And Wow deadlifting 275 lbs is impressive! I'm still working up to the weight. Kudos to you!
THANK YOU SO SINCERELY...I am a 64 y.o. woman...but was most definitely OVER EXERCISING after 60 (3H of Strength Training daily for 9 MONTHS, followed by 1H cardio a day for the subsequent 9 MONTHS) in an effort to increase function/build muscle/lose visceral fat gained with menopause....with whole foods and EXTREME caloric defecit. No. Postive. Noticeable. Change on the visceral fat. The weight gain did not bother me as the muscle gained was beneficial. I was CONSUMING far too little PROTEIN and FIBRE (though I was eating fermented foods). Upped those macros...continued the daily walks (58 min accumulative a day). Worked on sleep hygeine. I push myself so hard...but this MAKES SENSE...as does LISTENING to my BODY. I've had severe weight-bearing pain since 1979 and the prediction that I would need hip replacement surgery "imminently" and could "expect to be wheelchair bound" before 25 motivated me to IGNORE my pain & PUSH MYSELF such that I was "lean and STRONG". DECADES of IGNORING what my body was telling me is, my former Doctor told me, the main reason I have remained ambulatory. Yet at this age (my 65th xp level approaching), I've had to RELEARN how to LISTEN to my body. Such intelligent (and applicable) advice. BELIEF is a powerful albeit dangerous force. We women ARE NOT MEN we can not EXERCISE the way men do...or those DECADES YOUNGER. Research the protein and fibre needed pre-menopausal & post menopausal...and adapt one's exercise to realistic targets. It's most helpful to have specific suggestions for "fire keeper" or RAID BOSS level HUMANS. ❤
Have you looked into Carnivore or Keto? Eat like a girl and Fast like a girl books by Mindy Pelz (she is also on youtube)? I can highly recommend her, she talks about what happens if we restrict calories or fast to incorrect times according to our hormonal cycle. And how to eat and fast according to our needs. Makes sense.
I am a very active 67 and do 50# dumbbell squats 6 days a week, only 1 set of 10. I also cycle regularly but have noticed a significant decrease in my performance over the past few years, although before this occurred I was riding better than most 40 year olds. You can slow down the aging process but time is undefeated.
I am noticing muscle loss and way more aches and pains now at 60 yrs old. I lift weights 6 days a week and try to get enough protein. I definitely need to do more stretching and core exercises. This information is so helpful, thank you.
Great video! 70 here, done a lot of yoga. For those looking for a little more challenge, see Super Brain Yoga (a squat variation). . Observe all usual precautions, start slow, stop if pain, when in doubt speak to a professional!! Btw, also want to mention an oil called Mahanarayan Oil, aka Ibuprofen in a bottle, GREAT for all kinds of musculoskeletal issues (apply topically), minimal if any side effects.. Have a great day!
I play tennis way too much and had planter fasciitis for a year in one foot. I tried everything but it only got better and went away when I learned about the Asian squat. It was hard at first but I did it for a few weeks and found that the pain just went away. I can see how this advice is gold!
Most people over 45 are on Statins in the UK, apparently to tackle high cholesterol. Unfortunately its deliberately prescribed to cause harm and if it isn't then your doctor is ignorant to the side effects which are deliberate. Statins block the production of 2 very important enzymes by the liver, Coq10 responsible for maintaining muscle mass and prevention of muscular dystrophy, also Alpha GPC is blocked from being produced and this is another enzyme produced by the liver. Its responsible for preventing cognitive decline and is normally stored in the Hippocampus part of the brain. You dont need to be a Dr or scientist to realise that if the brain is starved of Alpha GPC, it will sacrifice good brain cells to produce its own Alpha GPC and the evidence for this is clear. Look at the increase per population since Statins was introduced in the 1980s. You either act on this information or keep trusting your doctors. Do the research on all medications before you take them or suffer the consequences. Its no good looking at vlogs like this if you don't tackle the cause of your problem first. There are many more medications that deliberately cause harm but I chose Statins because its the biggest prescribed medication for the over 45s in the UK.
Much can be said on both sides, you need to titrate the dosage along with the diet and exercise, statins have saved millions from strokes and heart attacks
After my major stroke at the end of 2016, although not caused by any typical reasons for stroke, my doctor in the hospital prescribed a statin, not knowing what brands if any you have on the other side of the pond, I took them for about a month, then decided that they would likely be more valuable to trade if SHTF, so I have probably a thousand of them on hand. Exercise and doing my best to eat right 🙄 are my methods to stay alive. I don't know about doctors over there, but over here, they are basically drug dealers.
Agree. Statins are a knee-jerk response that have negative side effects which often outweigh the benefits. Managing insulin resistance and developing lung capacity are better ways to address cardiac health as well as other aspects of aging.
Good tip! I get plenty of aerobic exercise fast walking (I had to give up running when I turned 74 due to knee cartilage wear), bicycling and paddling, but I'm still losing strength and muscle mass.
Yes, Mr. SHREY VAZIRlet me acknowledge the benefits of this single exercise, but only tocharir seat seat-level, according to my age. Best regards, Paul,69
none of that should hurt if have normal kidney liver function , collagen supplements can be effective , squats or any exercise takes 6 weeks to build muscle( most improvements before then is muscle activation, better motion and better technique ) . If older always start slowly joints , ligaments normally improve with exercise and especially under resistance , after 3 months even with some artritis ( most elderly people can have a little bit even if they are unaware) . hopefully now if progressing nicely you will feel less creaky and can go deeper - using muscles can reverse creakiness , improve joints and ligaments. Cheap source of collagen is gelatine , maybe not 100% bioavailable as fancy expensive stuff, but we don't eat the fancy stuff in nature and human history and we have cartilage, hair, nails etc . Just eat a good diet , sources of protein , veggies fruit , good sources of fat /oil eg fish, eggs, chicken , olive oil , nuts, yogurt , cheese etc that fish oil will help I would have calf raises to squats as well , though pressing up quickly will help that pain from sore joints if stressed too much early on is worse than the DOMS he mentioned ( delayed onset muscle soreness ) for later just rest 3 days but keep moving and doing stuff - DOMS means your muscles will normally get stronger if REST and Protein to build new muscle cells - but like he said not necessary over long term gains slowly slowly
Good evening from South Africa. Thank you for sharing this important exercise. I was involved in 2 accidents. First was when I fell backwards into a GAS CYLINDER. The Second was in a Motor vehicle. Due to these accidents I now have Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spondylitis. I am going to start with this exercise so as to get me back into other exercises.
Great video - clear, informative and hugely important for older individuals. Strength training together with a diet of mostly natural food (avoid processed) with extra protein and fats like butter and extra virgin olive oil are the key to long term healthy living. Creatine monohydrate supplementation will help.
Most people say being able to get up from the floor without hands is the most important. I would imagine that is true, since, if you can do that, you can certainly do this.
I have fibromyalgia, neck, and back injuries. Four years ago, I started doing RUclips yoga just a few times a week. Concentrating on the easy flow, stretch ones and a small amount of yoga strength videos helps flexibility a lot. Also, the Asian squat you can just sit in this position when you have free time during your day. Some hand weights. Check with your g.p. as we age, everyone has issues of some kind!I will be 60 shortly.
I’m 67 and I work out at a CrossFit gym 5 days a week so I can ride my mountain bike on the weekends. At age 58 I began training in martial arts after a 14 year period of little to no exercise. Started with a kickboxing boot camp class that led to taking a mixed martial arts style called Cuong Nhu. I had to do this because the medical community had consistently failed me whenever I reported a physical issue. “That’s just part of getting older” is a favorite phrase.Since starting CrossFit I have put on an additional 20 pounds of muscle and all I had to do was double my protein intake. Not bad for someone with cardiomyopathy, asthma and COPD. I get sore from working out but I have found that working through it helps me. Medical cannabis also helps with the soreness as well as improving the overall attitude towards working out. How many 67 year old men do you know that can do a full front split? Get off the dang couch! If you don’t use the capabilities of your body to their fullest you are going to lose them. My life, health and attitude have significantly improved since beginning my fitness journey. You don’t have to go to extremes, just do something. Every day!
I’m impressed 😀. have the same illnesses. Have been sedentary for 3 years from illness, have lost all core muscle strength. You are right, get off the couch or out of that chair
This is great and I can attest that it works! While physical therapy, my therapist had me doing this exercise in a couple of different ways. But I did notice that I was able squat in a low position without having a problem standing up from that position. I have gotten away from it gradually and after seeing this I will start this tomorrow. Along with planks, I’m about to get my strength and mobility back! Thank you for this video, which I randomly found, lol!
You could refer ….them to do Malasana….infact every beneficial stretch is available in the Yogic science. We don’t have to reinvent everything and give it new names… use the free knowledge that’s already available…in the Yoga manuals with anatomical correlations and explanations
I'm 73 years old and would like to do this exercise but at the moment I have pain on my left knee when I bend it or lift the knee up. I don't think it's arthritis because I've just recently experienced the pain. Do you have a video for knee exercises?
When doing exercises like this have your back facing a wall and be just far enough away from it so it doesn’t impede you doing the exercise. Reason?!. If you get off balanced and fall back you’ll bump into the wall probably sliding down to the floor not falling back jamming or breaking something or hitting your head on the floor or table or what ever might be there. Remember moving things out of the way so our children didn’t get hurt. We don’t bounce as well as they do now that we are older. If using the chair for the exercise put it against the wall so it can’t move out from under you especially it you are putting any force on the chairs arms to him you stand up. Chair can’t move you can now fall back into the chair if something hurts you and know it’s safe. Also don’t wear your shoes out if you can afford to do so. As they wear it puts stress on your feet knees and hips causing soreness and can cause you to get off balance and possibly fall and injure yourself.
The full squat and hip opening exercises is a prime movement for me along with full ROM pull-ups as a 61year old Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner of 27 years. my knees ache from the constant grappling, but not the squat or high platform step up
I cannot confirm that without doing an assessment or without knowing exactly what is causing your pain! I would suggest you speak to your local health provider and see if this exercise can be added in to your routine.
This made me think of that song…. Heads shoulders knees and toes knees and toes 💝 It is proven exercise holds back the effects of dementia even when seemingly destined to it by genetics. You can even reverse. We are made to move … and be on pilgrimage to God. Amen
Hello, I just recently found your channel. I have a sciatica and just started doing your back exercises for the past 2 days. My legs have pain and are weak; would these exercises in this video help to strengthen my legs? Thank you
I am 60 yrs old ,early 2023 I changed my eating habits, no junk period , I have been eating mostly organics but I enjoyed snacking in the evening. To my surprise I decided to try BBBE , Beaf,butter,beacon,eggs. With in 3 -4 days I noticed a big difference ,with 4-6 weeks I noticed a gigantic difference,lost 35 lbs now sitting at 198lbs @ 6ft tall, I had a few aches and pains here and there but all gone ,even my gum line and teeth where feeling a little better. 1yr later with protean and few veg I am in best shape ever,can i explain what it is ,YES I changed my eating habits and tried some thing different,does it work ,for me yes. And will stay on meat for the balance of my life because it works for me . Cheers to all and I hope this helps.You nothing to loose .
I'm 56 and I've being doing barbell squats for about 10 years. The form of this exercize looks similar to the one of the barbell squat. Question: is the barbell squat enough or this exercise is supplementary is some way.
Squats. I asked my trainer why every routine he gave me has squats. He said "Unless you want help getting off the toilet when you are 90 you need to do squats:".
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I love the way you explain things. You are clear and kind, non judgemental. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the kind words 😊 I am glad you are enjoying these videos!
I'm sharing this information to encourage others. I'll be 83 soon. I was a rec runner until 10 years ago when sacral and other issues made me stop. I was concerned about my increasingly painful "creaky" legs. These squats have eliminated the pain and made my legs feel 20 years younger. The lovely thing is that even a little pays big dividends, and the benefits grow over time. Shrey knows what he's talking about.
At 81, I have been trying to get fit and regain muscle for a couple of years with resistance training with little success. Recently I discovered a RUclips video about how seniors need extra protein to gain muscle because of declining hormones. Consuming 30 grams of protein about the time of exercise, especially the amino acid lucine, would act a trigger to add muscle. I now take 60 grams of protein powder daily as well as natural protein sources and have begun to add muscle. One thing to keep in mind, exercise will add strength without adding muscle just because it improves nerve connections.
Is that last thing bad? Good?
Good luck with your journey. Any decent book on weight training will have a chapter on the importance of proper nutrition to achieving results no matter what the age of the trainer.
Exercise is just the stimulus, protein are the building blocks. ‘Muscles are made in the kitchen’. Take 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight and you will see the best results. I have been able to add about 10% of lean mass to my body in the past couple of years.
💪🏾..a Pro-Tip > PRE-HYDRATE !! ..(cuz Your Bod / Muscles / Blood are gonna be FILLING UP w Fluids..like SPONGES..as You Move/Stretch / Exercise ) !! ..💪🏿
Steak, fish and eggs! 👍
I just started doing this a few days ago and wondered if I was doing this the correct way. Your video popped up just in time! I am 71 and do NOT want to become another old guy in a rocking chair. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
those exercises will put you soon enough
I’m 65 years old and have been unable to sit for a decade, so I need to keep my legs strong for a life of standing and walking.
My daily routine - every single day, ten to 15 squats, along with a quick five minute exercise routine right after my shower. I started this 6 months ago and it’s been an absolute game changer.
Also try kneeling exercises if your knees allow, many older people simply cannot kneel without pain. I kneel regularly and even walk around the bedroom on my knees (carpeted) and this really helps keep my knees in good shape.
Why can’t you sit?
@@tonyryan3630 What if your knees don't hurt for kneeling...but you can't get your butt close to your heels?
@@MZ-uv3sr I cannot say for sure but if you can kneel etc then definitely work on sitting on your heels then sitting up into a full kneeling position and then sit back on the heeels. Repeating this helps knees and thighs. Remember to get into a position and then try to hold it for 30 seconds approx and over time it will become easier.
Thank you for saving my knees, I am 72 and was doing squats and felt pain in my knees, now with this exercise I will not hurt my knees!
Thank you for your excellent video! 67 in few weeks and had so many problems. Started weights, regular exercise routine and feel great results each day. I wanted a good squat exercise and this is it!
Thank you for caring for us seniors!!!
I’m 58 and can’t believe how much my body has changed. I got a work at home job during the pandemic and boom, everywhere started hurting. I just wasn’t moving as much. Old injuries got tighter, new injuries wouldn’t heal. I used to be so active but now it is even more crucial to not only stay active but do daily stretching and strengthening. I skip a day and pay the price. Getting stronger is my goal but exercising daily just to maintain existing progress is required before I can even think about getting stronger! Eating the right foods and sleeping adequately are also necessary to make this new regime work. It’s a lot of work to stay healthy as we age. Those days when I would bounce out of bed and forget to drink water or eat breakfast are over!
Thanks for sharing this! I strongly believe movement/exercise is the KEY pillar of health, which can then lead to all the other things: i.e. good diet, sleep, stress. And you are right, without movement and regular activity, things get tighter and new injuries heal much slower
@MindBodyHorizons, I'm a nutritionist and I say that movement is more important than diet. (And diet is extremely important)
Spot on, totally agree. I'm 62 and got hammered by sarcopenia about 3-4 years ago. 84kg down to 74 with huge muscle loss. Have little pain and good flexibility, but shoulder wear and tear issues. Anyway...Agree with above/other comments, but it is a close balance.Protein important for muscle growth,steak,eggs and fish excellent but still not enough or realistically affordable. We need supplements as well. Equally important is to maintain immune system as we age. We lose so much support here as our bodies become depleted of vitamins as we age. Please watch Dr Berg videos on Vitamin D3, this will support all the other hard work you do trying to stay strong and healthy. I believe if you are unhealthy or deficient in certain vitamins, you won't make the gains or benefit you hoped for as your body can't process or absorb the very foods you are eating to get sronger. Eat what you like and exercise hard, but if your deficient in vitamins your gains will not equal your effort. cheers
The same thing happened to me. The pandemic and working from home really threw my fitness regimen out the window. I'm 55 now the loss of strength is shocking and humbling. I'm trying to build a sustainable protocol for health as I age and this exercise is now part of it.
@@martinkasemsan9099 Hey, all the best to this new way of living as we age! I discovered I have to be more efficient in how I spend my time. So I focus on my weakest areas which are my hips, knees, and spine by exercising those every single day. Arms and core I do only once or twice a week. I just don’t have all day to do them all!
My favorite part of this video is that you highlight the one problem many people over look! And that’s the risk of sarcopenia which I feel like doesn’t get talked about enough! The best part about it is that we all have the ability to prevent this condition with weekly strength training! The Chair Stand (Squat) is definitely one of the most functional exercises since it closely resembles activities that most people HAVE to do on a daily basis such as: standing from a recliner, getting up from a toilet, getting out of a vehicle! And I love how easy it is to tailor to many different levels regardless of mobility or strength deficits. Great content Shrey keep up the great work and congrats on 100k! I hope one day to achieve that milestone!
I have a personal trainer and he has always included these forms of training in my routine. I'm 70 and train like I'm 40. Love my trainer!!
You are a great teacher, calm and well-spoken. Thank you.
I'm grateful to Shrey. I'll be 83 in a little over a month. I've had strong legs all my life until 15 years ago when lower back pain forced me to give up running and lifting. I can still do deep body-weight squats in sets of 10 thanks to my long fitness background. But I wasn't prepared for the results. My "old guy back" (my doctor's diagnosis!) may not be healed since sacral joint pain is involved, but my overall energy and mobility have improved in a short time, giving me significantly improved overall quality of life - I feel more generally "able." So, thanks, Shrey. This really helps. As a result, I'm more eager and confident about doing other exercises that matter, including riding the regular bicycle to go shopping instead of taking the e-bike. I have a renewed appreciation for how important those really big lower-body muscles are.
I was wandering why I was suffering lower back discomfort. I felt walking up hill helped, then discovered my glutes were the problem. This video is a blessing.
I am 72 and have had MS for almost 30 years. I’ve been fortunate enough to have access to medications that have helped, but I have been religious about exercise. I row 30 minutes 3x a week and lift weights. This has kept me from needing a cane, brace, or wheelchair. My original neurologist told me that regular exercise was better than any pill he could give me.
CONSISTENCY BEATS INTENSITY!!!!!
Always!!
@royromero8946.. AND DON’t FORGET REST DAYZ!! 😎
They're not mutually exclusive. Don't choose, do both...just lighten the weight accordingly.
By far the best explanation I’ve heard about aches and pains after 50. Great job!
Gold. It is a simple movement but you want to get his tips. He has obviously worked with a lot of people on this.
Wow ! Yesyesyes 😊 thanks ...so stright forward ...im going to do this. 🎉
Hello, your videos are absolutely amazing. I'm a retired nurse and had back surgery years ago, now I have lots of sciatic discomfort.
Thank you for sharing your videos.
Thank you so much for the kind words! :)
I've posted a video on sciatica 2 weeks ago! I hope that can help!
@@MindBodyHorizons Thank you, I'll check it out for sure 😊
I started PT last month, and what I was told pretty much agrees with what is presented here. Good video.
What really concerns me is how did RUclips know that I might want to watch this?
Thank you for this simple and effective advice.
Im 60 and wil be starting this today, thank you so well explained.
I do 20 squats with 50lb dumbell three times a week as part of my fitness training. Have been doing so for 7 years. I’m 70. If I have occasionally muscle soreness, I work around the soreness doing whatever I can for that day. Relieving muscle soreness can be done by working over the muscle with either a stiff ball like a basketball or small areas with a hard rubber ball like a Lacrosse ball.
As a former certified personal trainer, I can say this is a great way to train basic squats, especially the slow down fast up bit. Done this way, you really can build up to squats with weight. (But don’t go crazy! Happy New Year).
I agree with you. I am 80 yo. I do squats holding a 20 kilo kettle bell. No pain, and walking 5-10 miles almost every day. For balance, I do ankle and foot exercise with foam pad, and one leg stands.
Wow ! You go! I can't do that and I'm 61! I do these and walk 3 miles a day
You are 100% correct. Weight training also increases resting metabolic rate by increasing muscle mass.❤
Thanks!
Smart - I respect that you recommend exercise that's supported by convincing research. For example, saying that standing strengthens and lowering builds mass. Thank you. I'm 82, ran regularly and deadlifted 275 lbs 3x3 until 10 years ago when I started getting "old guy butt" (my GP's term) - mainly sacroiliac pain that sometimes mysteriously vanishes. Time to start hitting the gym again.
Absolutely! We should always strive to exercise and adopt healthy habits based on credible research/evidence. And Wow deadlifting 275 lbs is impressive! I'm still working up to the weight. Kudos to you!
THANK YOU SO SINCERELY...I am a 64 y.o. woman...but was most definitely OVER EXERCISING after 60 (3H of Strength Training daily for 9 MONTHS, followed by 1H cardio a day for the subsequent 9 MONTHS) in an effort to increase function/build muscle/lose visceral fat gained with menopause....with whole foods and EXTREME caloric defecit.
No. Postive. Noticeable. Change on the visceral fat. The weight gain did not bother me as the muscle gained was beneficial.
I was CONSUMING far too little PROTEIN and FIBRE (though I was eating fermented foods). Upped those macros...continued the daily walks (58 min accumulative a day).
Worked on sleep hygeine.
I push myself so hard...but this MAKES SENSE...as does LISTENING to my BODY.
I've had severe weight-bearing pain since 1979 and the prediction that I would need hip replacement surgery "imminently" and could "expect to be wheelchair bound" before 25 motivated me to IGNORE my pain & PUSH MYSELF such that I was "lean and STRONG".
DECADES of IGNORING what my body was telling me is, my former Doctor told me, the main reason I have remained ambulatory.
Yet at this age (my 65th xp level approaching), I've had to RELEARN how to LISTEN to my body.
Such intelligent (and applicable) advice.
BELIEF is a powerful albeit dangerous force.
We women ARE NOT MEN we can not EXERCISE the way men do...or those DECADES YOUNGER.
Research the protein and fibre needed pre-menopausal & post menopausal...and adapt one's exercise to realistic targets.
It's most helpful to have specific suggestions for "fire keeper" or RAID BOSS level HUMANS. ❤
Have you looked into Carnivore or Keto? Eat like a girl and Fast like a girl books by Mindy Pelz (she is also on youtube)? I can highly recommend her, she talks about what happens if we restrict calories or fast to incorrect times according to our hormonal cycle. And how to eat and fast according to our needs. Makes sense.
Have been eating a carnivore diet for 2 years and have seen remarkable improvements. 67 year old male.
I am a very active 67 and do 50# dumbbell squats 6 days a week, only 1 set of 10. I also cycle regularly but have noticed a significant decrease in my performance over the past few years, although before this occurred I was riding better than most 40 year olds. You can slow down the aging process but time is undefeated.
Wow, Thanks! I am 70 and I can do this.
Great job! Keep it going!
I am noticing muscle loss and way more aches and pains now at 60 yrs old. I lift weights 6 days a week and try to get enough protein. I definitely need to do more stretching and core exercises. This information is so helpful, thank you.
Great video! 70 here, done a lot of yoga. For those looking for a little more challenge, see Super Brain Yoga (a squat variation). . Observe all usual precautions, start slow, stop if pain, when in doubt speak to a professional!! Btw, also want to mention an oil called Mahanarayan Oil, aka Ibuprofen in a bottle, GREAT for all kinds of musculoskeletal issues (apply topically), minimal if any side effects.. Have a great day!
Only today I was thinking about this Mahanarayan Oil and then I came across your comment!
A true, Sifu 👍💪
I have watched a significant number of video’s on Phys…. This guy is excellent….
Thank you for sharing this vedio.Simple but very effective
Thank you for this update! Praise be to God!
I'm 73 and have been training everyday and it's sore. He's right rest every other day.
Excellent video! Excellent information! Thank you!
I play tennis way too much and had planter fasciitis for a year in one foot. I tried everything but it only got better and went away when I learned about the Asian squat. It was hard at first
but I did it for a few weeks and found that the pain just went away. I can see how this advice is gold!
Thank you so much, I just found your Chanel.
Most people over 45 are on Statins in the UK, apparently to tackle high cholesterol. Unfortunately its deliberately prescribed to cause harm and if it isn't then your doctor is ignorant to the side effects which are deliberate. Statins block the production of 2 very important enzymes by the liver, Coq10 responsible for maintaining muscle mass and prevention of muscular dystrophy, also Alpha GPC is blocked from being produced and this is another enzyme produced by the liver. Its responsible for preventing cognitive decline and is normally stored in the Hippocampus part of the brain. You dont need to be a Dr or scientist to realise that if the brain is starved of Alpha GPC, it will sacrifice good brain cells to produce its own Alpha GPC and the evidence for this is clear. Look at the increase per population since Statins was introduced in the 1980s. You either act on this information or keep trusting your doctors. Do the research on all medications before you take them or suffer the consequences. Its no good looking at vlogs like this if you don't tackle the cause of your problem first. There are many more medications that deliberately cause harm but I chose Statins because its the biggest prescribed medication for the over 45s in the UK.
Much can be said on both sides, you need to titrate the dosage along with the diet and exercise, statins have saved millions from strokes and heart attacks
@sivakumarshanmugam4430 your an idiot, keep taking your medications.
Wow that's horrid.
After my major stroke at the end of 2016, although not caused by any typical reasons for stroke, my doctor in the hospital prescribed a statin, not knowing what brands if any you have on the other side of the pond, I took them for about a month, then decided that they would likely be more valuable to trade if SHTF, so I have probably a thousand of them on hand. Exercise and doing my best to eat right 🙄 are my methods to stay alive. I don't know about doctors over there, but over here, they are basically drug dealers.
Agree. Statins are a knee-jerk response that have negative side effects which often outweigh the benefits. Managing insulin resistance and developing lung capacity are better ways to address cardiac health as well as other aspects of aging.
Good tip! I get plenty of aerobic exercise fast walking (I had to give up running when I turned 74 due to knee cartilage wear), bicycling and paddling, but I'm still losing strength and muscle mass.
Yes, Mr. SHREY VAZIRlet me acknowledge the benefits of this single exercise, but only tocharir seat seat-level, according to my age. Best regards, Paul,69
Thanks for sharing Paul! Keep up this exercise!
Would it be wise to also add a supplement of some kind for joint health, such as Glucosamine and Chondroitin, and/or fish oil or Turmeric?
none of that should hurt if have normal kidney liver function , collagen supplements can be effective , squats or any exercise takes 6 weeks to build muscle( most improvements before then is muscle activation, better motion and better technique ) . If older always start slowly joints , ligaments normally improve with exercise and especially under resistance , after 3 months even with some artritis ( most elderly people can have a little bit even if they are unaware) .
hopefully now if progressing nicely you will feel less creaky and can go deeper - using muscles can reverse creakiness , improve joints and ligaments. Cheap source of collagen is gelatine , maybe not 100% bioavailable as fancy expensive stuff, but we don't eat the fancy stuff in nature and human history and we have cartilage, hair, nails etc .
Just eat a good diet , sources of protein , veggies fruit , good sources of fat /oil eg fish, eggs, chicken , olive oil , nuts, yogurt , cheese etc that fish oil will help
I would have calf raises to squats as well , though pressing up quickly will help that
pain from sore joints if stressed too much early on is worse than the DOMS he mentioned ( delayed onset muscle soreness ) for later just rest 3 days but keep moving and doing stuff - DOMS means your muscles will normally get stronger if REST and Protein to build new muscle cells - but like he said not necessary over long term gains slowly slowly
Good evening from South Africa.
Thank you for sharing this important exercise.
I was involved in 2 accidents. First was when I fell backwards into a GAS CYLINDER.
The Second was in a Motor vehicle.
Due to these accidents I now have Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spondylitis.
I am going to start with this exercise so as to get me back into other exercises.
Thank you, this was awesome ❤
Great video - clear, informative and hugely important for older individuals. Strength training together with a diet of mostly natural food (avoid processed) with extra protein and fats like butter and extra virgin olive oil are the key to long term healthy living. Creatine monohydrate supplementation will help.
Most people say being able to get up from the floor without hands is the most important. I would imagine that is true, since, if you can do that, you can certainly do this.
I'm not sure I could have done that in my 20s tbh. This though, I can still do just fine.
I have fibromyalgia, neck, and back injuries. Four years ago, I started doing RUclips yoga just a few times a week. Concentrating on the easy flow, stretch ones and a small amount of yoga strength videos helps flexibility a lot. Also, the Asian squat you can just sit in this position when you have free time during your day. Some hand weights. Check with your g.p. as we age, everyone has issues of some kind!I will be 60 shortly.
Thank you Shrey! Will start on this exercise and will not over exert myself
Thank you. Informative & helpful.
I’m 67 and I work out at a CrossFit gym 5 days a week so I can ride my mountain bike on the weekends. At age 58 I began training in martial arts after a 14 year period of little to no exercise. Started with a kickboxing boot camp class that led to taking a mixed martial arts style called Cuong Nhu. I had to do this because the medical community had consistently failed me whenever I reported a physical issue. “That’s just part of getting older” is a favorite phrase.Since starting CrossFit I have put on an additional 20 pounds of muscle and all I had to do was double my protein intake. Not bad for someone with cardiomyopathy, asthma and COPD. I get sore from working out but I have found that working through it helps me. Medical cannabis also helps with the soreness as well as improving the overall attitude towards working out. How many 67 year old men do you know that can do a full front split? Get off the dang couch! If you don’t use the capabilities of your body to their fullest you are going to lose them. My life, health and attitude have significantly improved since beginning my fitness journey. You don’t have to go to extremes, just do something. Every day!
My 68 year old wife is the one who got me to start CrossFit training. She’s been doing it for the past 12 years.
Agreed. I’m up to 100 pushups a day. Now to get working on squats! Peace Be The Journey!
I’m impressed 😀. have the same illnesses. Have been sedentary for 3 years from illness, have lost all core muscle strength. You are right, get off the couch or out of that chair
Your explanations were clear and persuasive. Thank you very much.
I'm starting this today. Thank you!
Great video, thanks 👍
Such a great easy to follow video. Thank you 🙏🏻
Great presentation
i am so happy i found your canal thousand time thank you
So nice of you! thank you! I am so happy to have you join this channel and this community ☺️
Fantastic too too GOOD a teacher
So well explained 🙏
Just seen this video. Exactly what I need to hear and see. Thanks sir.
I’ll try this exercise while standing on my vibration plate 👍
that is the best way to gain functional strenght
This is great and I can attest that it works! While physical therapy, my therapist had me doing this exercise in a couple of different ways. But I did notice that I was able squat in a low position without having a problem standing up from that position. I have gotten away from it gradually and after seeing this I will start this tomorrow. Along with planks, I’m about to get my strength and mobility back! Thank you for this video, which I randomly found, lol!
You could refer ….them to do Malasana….infact every beneficial stretch is available in the Yogic science. We don’t have to reinvent everything and give it new names… use the free knowledge that’s already available…in the Yoga manuals with anatomical correlations and explanations
So true, if I exercise every day, set back can go for as long as a week
Absolutely! Flare-ups can often set people back. And many times, they can be prevented if taking a slower and steadier approach at the beginning!
I'm 73 years old and would like to do this exercise but at the moment I have pain on my left knee when I bend it or lift the knee up. I don't think it's arthritis because I've just recently experienced the pain. Do you have a video for knee exercises?
Thank u very much the way you showed to do those excersie ❤
Vital information. Thanks a lot
50 yr old man here. I do this everyday out of necessity. Really stretch it. My back cracks. It is THE BEST stretch on earth.
When doing exercises like this have your back facing a wall and be just far enough away from it so it doesn’t impede you doing the exercise. Reason?!. If you get off balanced and fall back you’ll bump into the wall probably sliding down to the floor not falling back jamming or breaking something or hitting your head on the floor or table or what ever might be there. Remember moving things out of the way so our children didn’t get hurt. We don’t bounce as well as they do now that we are older. If using the chair for the exercise put it against the wall so it can’t move out from under you especially it you are putting any force on the chairs arms to him you stand up. Chair can’t move you can now fall back into the chair if something hurts you and know it’s safe. Also don’t wear your shoes out if you can afford to do so. As they wear it puts stress on your feet knees and hips causing soreness and can cause you to get off balance and possibly fall and injure yourself.
Very good way of teaching
The full squat and hip opening exercises is a prime movement for me along with full ROM pull-ups as a 61year old Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner of 27 years. my knees ache from the constant grappling, but not the squat or high platform step up
Subscribed to you today. Thank you for all your videos and explanations.
Great video! Thanks!
I do squats on a slant board with toes pointing down. The heel raised allows me to drop down easily and deep and push back up.
Only the last part of squat, to the deep position, does anything for me. I can feel everything getting worked. I'm over 70.
Would you recommend doing this when you’ve been diagnosed with knee bursitis or lower back pain?
I cannot confirm that without doing an assessment or without knowing exactly what is causing your pain! I would suggest you speak to your local health provider and see if this exercise can be added in to your routine.
@@MindBodyHorizonsOk, thanks
Just found your channel subbed right away thank you for helping us seniors ❤I move like a fifty year old lol
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im 64 thanx for this
Thank you! Good Advice!
This made me think of that song….
Heads shoulders knees and toes knees and toes 💝
It is proven exercise holds back the effects of dementia even when seemingly destined to it by genetics. You can even reverse.
We are made to move …
and be on pilgrimage to God. Amen
Delighted and grateful to find your video. Of course, I subscribed. O
Nice work mate - well done
👇 he gets around to it at about 1:45
Always good. Thanks.
Im 64, I play senior softball four days a week here in Vegas. Keeps me younger
THANKS!!!
Hello, I just recently found your channel. I have a sciatica and just started doing your back exercises for the past 2 days. My legs have pain and are weak; would these exercises in this video help to strengthen my legs? Thank you
Have the back exercises helped with the sciatica? This exercise would certainly help strengthen legs, I would suggest start small and build up slowly.
I am 60 yrs old ,early 2023 I changed my eating habits, no junk period , I have been eating mostly organics but I enjoyed snacking in the evening. To my surprise I decided to try BBBE , Beaf,butter,beacon,eggs. With in 3 -4 days I noticed a big difference ,with 4-6 weeks I noticed a gigantic difference,lost 35 lbs now sitting at 198lbs @ 6ft tall, I had a few aches and pains here and there but all gone ,even my gum line and teeth where feeling a little better. 1yr later with protean and few veg I am in best shape ever,can i explain what it is ,YES I changed my eating habits and tried some thing different,does it work ,for me yes. And will stay on meat for the balance of my life because it works for me . Cheers to all and I hope this helps.You nothing to loose .
With all those bs I thought one would be " beer" 🍻 cheers!
How many rest days? Exercise every other day? Or what, exactly?
Thanks for this. I am still working and have to be more mindful to do this pst. Subscribing! 🙏🏾
I'm 56 and I've being doing barbell squats for about 10 years. The form of this exercize looks similar to the one of the barbell squat. Question: is the barbell squat enough or this exercise is supplementary is some way.
1:55 jump here to find out what the exercise is. 😉
One of the best and concise
Thanks so much ❤
Squats. I asked my trainer why every routine he gave me has squats. He said "Unless you want help getting off the toilet when you are 90 you need to do squats:".
Thanks and Blessings.....