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This is very good video. I think you should add a dead hang to that list of 5. It keeps the torso stretched and straightened, keeps shoulders from locking, and helps with grip grip strength.
I am 80. I have been progressing in the gym for the past two years and will be participating in my first weight lifting competition in February. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with osteopenia. My last physical revealed I have increased bone density by 7% and now have a " normal" bone density report!! This stuff works 😊
Wow Joanne! That is very impressive! 👏 Thank you for sharing that with this community! Exercise really does work! All the best with your weight lifting competition! keep me posted. I'd love to hear back!
At 52 shattered hip and pelvis, 10 broken ribs broken right shoulder bruised lungs and bruised femur. Over 100,000 push-ups and 100,000 pull-ups 100,000 air squats hours and hours of cardio 90 percent healed almost ready for anything again. Hopefully gives ya some motivation. The main key is consistency and never give be determined.
Wow! That is truly impressive and also very inspiring! Thank for sharing with me and the community here! Not easy to stay consistent after such an accident. Wishing you the best in your health!
Prayer does nothing but make you “feel” good. Actions provide results. If you believe there’s a God, and you believe there’s prayer, then you should know that God doesn’t force anyone to do anything they don’t want to do. The individual has to make that choice for themselves. No one else can help them. You have to want it… until you do, nothing will ever change in your life.
the need for "feeling good" vs the avoiding of "feeling bad" is imbued in every living beings' nervous system. to fix the addiction for feeling good, the first thing to do is change environment and find friends that don't lecture but got out of this loophole themselves.
Keep praying God will open a path for your son to find healing out of addiction. My son went to university and new friends gave him drugs to share then he got addicted, he finished two law degrees UK and America and wasted 10 years of his young life , nearly died and after ten years of praying and struggles to save my son ,Allah finally answered my prayers in the process I changed forever, and learnt how to pay attention to our son's emotional pain . Please god answers parents prayers Trusting in god under all outcomes. I pray god helps you and your son find healing.
I'll be 64 in December. I work out 4 times a week and do cardio. My leg routine is lunges, leg press, squats wit a 20 lb weight and leg extensions. Bottom line - YOU HAVE TO KEEP MOVING PEOPLE!!!!
Great advice. I'm 67, with major back problems from bottom to top and all the associated pain. Three years ago, 40 lbs overweight, with heart problems, I decided to get back in the gym after 20 years of lethargy. Best thing I ever did. I went from 40% fat to 17%. After a body composition test, I was told I had the muscle profile of a 35 year old athlete. Shocked me. Oh yeah, and all my pain? Virtually disappeared. Heart problems? Gone. Today, I can do most anything any 35 year old 'buff dude' can do. I feel better and more capable than when in my 30's, Three years ago I couldn't even begin to do a single pull up. Today I can do 15 pullups with my legs extended in front of me at 90 degrees. The other day a very in shape 20 year old guy tried to imitate me and he couldn't do it. Something must be working! I also look so much better (an added bonus). It's nice having people say 'Wow, you are in great shape!' For all those who think they're doomed to 'suffer' in later life, there is hope. But you won't find it sitting in your recliner. The key is CONSISTENCY. Start slow and remember, we don't fail due to a lack of desire but rather a lack of COMMITMENT. Get off your butt and amazing things can happen!
That is truly an inspiring and impressive story! Thank you for sharing that with me and the community! Of course everyone's pain and condition is different, but I agree with your point of small and consistent efforts, especially towards exercise! This is the one thing that differentiates many people. However, I do have to say..it can take months, even YEARS to find the right plan to be consistent on..if that makes sense? Exercise + mindfulness worked really well for my back pain as well, but it took me 4-5 years to discover the right type and the right intensity for my body.
@@MindBodyHorizons Thanks, I totally agree, we're all different, but again, consistency is key. Whatever approach you take, even if simply walking 30 minutes every day, will have good results if done consistently. In my case, I started slowly yet progressively added difficulty into my workouts. What stops most people from achieving success is they begin doing too much, get sore and then swear off exercise. I see it most every day-- so called 'trainers' working with obese and old people, having them do things that they are virtually incapable of doing. I seldom ever see those people come back. That's a tragedy. We have to remember, we didn't get old and out of shape in a day, month or ever year, but we CAN be the best we can be if properly motivated.
I will be 77 next month. I do 25 miles of running, 60 miles of cycling, 12 miles of walking, and 4 hours of weight lifting each week. My goal is to beat everyone over 65 years old in running races. This video shows good exercises. I make squats more challenging by putting 200 pounds on my back.
I always got inspired by people older than me, I am still mountain biking with a 78 years old (I am 60) who was my inspiration 20+ years ago. I congratulate you for having an active lifestyle. I never enjoyed competition, I never enjoyed winning or losing so I cannot understand the enjoyment of it but if yo do, good for you. However, I do enjoy staying in touch with my toys including bicycles, skies, trail running shoes, guitar and lakes when I go camping so exercising everyday is a must for keeping up with my toys! Being healthy requires moving and unfortunately because we lost that normal and natural lifestyle, we have to relearn it.
I'm 70, and I'm fitter, more active, and more creative than I was in my 20s and 30s - and that's after being disabled for 20 years, mostly housebound and bedridden! I got off all medications and began taking control of my health, listening to my body, and facing old trauma and grief I'd mostly repressed. I literally went from crawling some days - my blood pressure was so dangerously low - to dancing. I too found my muscles began to increase after 3 months of weightlifting, but i also do yoga, Chi Gong, and always -- lots of dancing. It's great to hear about people even older beating their own records too! Thanks for the video, these exercises look good.
Most elderly people have problems getting up off the floor. As a child you spend a lot of time on the floor, adults do not. Doing yoga / stretching exercises on the floor can improve balance, mobility, flexibility and the ability to get up and down.. Just getting up and down to the floor in a controlled manner is difficult for many older adults. Play with your children on the floor. Bend over, get down and pull weeds in your garden. Play with a pet on the floor. The more effort you make to work on balance and flexibility will pay dividends as you age.
I tell people that want to lose weight that if they just laid down then got up, five times in the morning and five times later in the day, they would see a lot of benefit including their weight loss. For something so simple. It takes a lot of muscles and energy just to get up off the floor which is why you see teammates in sports help each other up so they can conserve their strength.
You bring up a great point! It sometimes comes down to "Use it, or Lose it". As adults, we really don't go down to the floor as much and then we lose the flexibility/strength required to do so later. Thanks for bringing this up
True. I just started getting down on floor and back up from laying. Be SAFE always and go slow. Also don’t use momentum. ; ) PS try the old person’s test: get fully un/dressed bottom to top while standing and use little help as possible. Again SAFELY. Ego can land us on our butt or worse. 😊
I test myself in this periodically by getting down on the floor and getting up off the floor without using my hands. At 63yo, it's not as easy as it used to be! ☺️
Thank you! I use to do workout videos back in the 80s and 90s and I remember how hard they were but I did them every day and alot of these excersizes are what you showed. It's been 30 years since, going to the gym is a chore and like I said, these home floor excersize videos can get you into the best shape ever . The comment you said in the beginning really stuck with me. Don't worry about quantity do consistency and then you increase and it does reverse aging of the muscles. If you don't use them you lose them.
Great content! Exercises are perfect but the lighting, animations and visuals, audio, editing and the entire presentation are first rate and very professional. RUclipsrs could learn a lot from these production values. Good audio is an essential element in video and your diction and pacing are superb. Many older people have difficulty hearing and slowed comprehension and you seem to understand that. I would love to know the details of your microphone if willing to share. Well done Shrey. Enough of this sitting. I’m going for a brisk Toronto walk. Now!!
Thank you so much Robert, for the kind words :) Glad you enjoyed the video. And of course, I'm using a simple wireless lav mic. I believe mine is hollyland? Also, Toronto walks are the best! I am just about to go for one in Kensington Market! Cheers !
@@MindBodyHorizons I was just going to say what Robert said. One of the most professional and "followable" videos I've seen. Showing perfect form, using just the right graphics, and explaining everything so clearly was a joy to watch. I'm "only" 67, but having survived over 30 broken bones, more than 30 surgeries (19 on the spine after rear ended by an 18-wheeler) the docs said I'd be in a wheelchair by 2007. I'm probably in better shape than 20 years ago thanks to PT.
Great. Thanks. I am 80. Just had hip replacement surgery 7 weeks ago. Doing well. Walking about 2/ 3 mile. In doing these valuable exercises, is it best to do all every day or do every other day by group areas. To give time to heal/build? Thanks again. I think this is just what I need.
That is a great question! This something I should have touched on in the video. Thank you for asking. Without getting into too much detail: For most strengthening exercises, my suggestion would be to start 2-3x per week! This is recommended by most physical activity guidelines. This allows enough recovery time in between exercise days for the muscles to relax/heal/build. Now the way you structure your week is really dependent on your schedule! May you can do 1 day for all leg exercises (1x per week). Then 2nd day for upper body (1x per week) 3rd day for core (1x per week)? But this is just one example of a workout plan. It can really vary! I hope that helps.
Wonderful delivery and explanations, by far the best that I have come across from a physiotherapist. Thank you! Please keep providing these 🙏🏻 Also… exercises for severe osteoporosis please…. 😊
Thank you so much for the kind words :) And absolutely! Osteoporosis is another topic I will be making a video on..perhaps in the next few weeks. Thanks again, Shrey
The best program by far, which he is replicating is the RCAF 5BX. 5 basic exercises and then a short run and quick 2 mile walk. But it is 72 levels and you get stronger and better cardio Slow and Steady. The "Golden Rule". This program was developed in 1958 and every person over 50 should be on it. Fantastic.
I'm 58 years old and i do 3 exercises for the last 10 years. 1. 4 sets push up 15-25 reps per set. 2. 6-8 set shadow boxing 5-7 minutes per set. 3. 4-6 set squat 15-20 reps each set. If you can learn properly on how to shadow box. I tell you that it is very tough.
Thanks you so much for this! The video is very clear. I suffered from an ankle sprain 11 weeks ago but however, I am still suffering from discomfort and pain, would you mind making a video on physiotherapy exercises for recovering from ankle sprain? Thanks!
Great! Am 50,but the physique l present with is like that of one in 20 s or 30 s evidenced by my indurance , posture and in-deed built. I do well even amongst younger guys at the gym.This video gives me more motivation to eat,drink and excersise well to delay aging.
Great Video. My wife and I (71 and 72) already work out and want to up our investment in anti-aging exercise. We will add these exercises and report how things go over the next 90 days! Yay, a new adventure! 🏃🏼♂
I appreciate that you show different levels and ways to work up to it 👍 Especially the assisted squats. It’s easy to quit when you can’t even do the exercise. It’s encouraging to see how to work up to it 😊
I have a cartilage and meniscus tear in my right inside part of my knee. Could you suggest some exercises to recover from this. I am 46 years of age and I live in New Delhi, India.
Hi there,I'm 65 and a bit active but I have a right knee problem which becomes more painful when I do squats and lunges What do you advise/suggest I do?
Thank you for a great and educational video. I was already doing the pushups and crunches. I found the glute bridge easy. I run 4 miles twice a week and they give my quads quite a workout. Would there still a benefit to doing the squats and lunges?
This is a great video and so well delivered! I'm doing these every morning and feel great. Core strength is SO important. I also do a regime of fast walking for 40 minutes most days plus a few other exercises / low level weights to tone up. It works!
Shrey Vazir, it’s important to retract shoulder blades while in the down position of push-ups, and protract shoulders when in the up position, or else one might feel a muscle spasm in the inner scapula the next day.
I am 74, and have done regular exercise and/or sports about 85%+ of my adult life. Like most, I have had my fair share of soft tissue and back issues for quite sometime; however, we can adapt our activities to accommodate our injuries. For example, when my back would no longer allow me to run for cardio training, I took up peloton cycling for 20 years. When my back said no more riding, I took up walking. For the last 20 years, I have walked (2-5 miles daily), completed core work/stretching (45 minutes daily), and maintained a "toy" weight routine (twice a week). To the questioner that asked how long did it take to do 100,000 pushups--it sounds like a lot, but if you have a steady routine for years, you will have many, many more. Pushups were my favorite exercise for about 45 years; unfortunately about 11 years ago, I found that it was really aggravating my lower back issue. So I created a different routine, which included the bench press instead of pushups to essentially work most of the same basic muscle groups. One suggestion for those that are in my age category or perhaps 10 years younger, really warm up before any type of exercise whether stretching, core, sport, and/or weights. For the author of the video, Shrey Vazir, I agree with everything you included in your video. Each of us is physically and physiologically different, but the principles of your 5 steps is very well-grounded from my experience. Thanks for sharing valuable, correct information. Just remember, "Move it or lose!"
76 last august, I walk for 1 hour every morning before breakfast, attend yoga lessons once a week, do ski training for 4 to 5 hours a week and work as a ski instructor 2 to 3 days a week
Also, saw something recently that a little-known exercise to help reduce rapid aging is grip strength, and to work on that. Does seem vital to keep that intact.
As much as I love to do push-ups, unfortunately, I cannot do them right now because I have tendonitis in one of my wrists, so I do planks. And then I do floor wipers which is basically you are laying on your back and you are bringing your legs up and down in a hinge motion. And then what you do is swing your legs back and forth like a pendulum
I guess I should have clarified that the keep doing the 20% increase per week until you have reached your goals (i.e. walking x minutes, reducing pain, getting stronger etc.). Also, at some point, you would increase the WEIGHT or the INTENSITY of the exercise, so you're not spending so long on one exercise!
You could add a weight to your squat, rather than increasing the number of squats you do. If the aim is to increase strength it would make sense to to this with increasing dumbbells, otherwise you will be squarely day!
Try yoga. RUclips has plenty of beginner, easy flow yoga, and some for sore muscles. I started it about 4 years ago as I have a neck injury and back issues, plus fibromyalgia. I couldn't walk long distances as it triggered pain. I'm never going to advance, but the easy flow and stretch yoga makes me considerably more flexible than most people who are 60. Give it a go. If you feel pain, stop and check with a Dr. Expect to feel some discomfort on occasion. Good luck.
That is a great suggestion! Thanks for sharing with the community. As someone with chronic back pain (also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at age 21), I have heavily relied on Yoga for many years! I've seen it do wonders for many of my patients as well - but again, it might not be for everyone and I would definitely check with a physio/doctor first!
I really appreciate your video. In my experience, consistency is key. It has to become a habit, and ideally also enjoyable. I try to prioritize taking the time and space I need to care for my own needs. 15 minutes a day, every day. I use it for different strength- streching- and breathing exercises. I am still getting older but I feel good about myself.
Thank you so much for sharing this information and even demonstrating the exercises. Bless you. I am 75 and due to laziness, I have allowed my body to seriously deteriorate. Now that I have determined to become stronger and healthier, I have been looking for a simple but very effective exercise program to strengthen my muscle. This is just perfect. Thank you so much for making this video. You have given me a plan I can follow and recover some of the strength, flexibility and energy I once had.
60 years old and working out for nearly 3 years between 2-4 days per week, depending on how energetic I feel. Usually walk at 10-20 miles per week, when the weather is decent. If not, I give it a miss. No matter what though I do push ups, overhead press, bent over rows and deadlifts with a barbell, all with the same weight on. Started off with 40 pounds on the bar, 5 reps and 5 sets. Currently nearly 3 years later I have 170 pounds on the barbell and doing 8 reps and 10 sets. I'll add more weight soon and go back to 5x5. I do curls also with lighter dumbells to save my elbow joints. 51.5 inch chest, lost 6 inches off my waist and I am f-ing solid. Feel like I could walk through a closed door. People I dont know think im age late 40's to early 50's and refuse to believe im 60. I'm not very grey haired so that probably helps lol. Oh and I do NOT use any TRT or anything. Just eat good foods, mainly proteins such as salmon, eggs etc with my meals. My bits all work just fine and I wake up every morning with wood. I think the lifting helps there too. I'll not delve too much into my sex life but my gf says she now knows there IS such a thing as 'sexercise' lol.
These are good suggestions. I’ve been looking for something different or other exercises to add to my routine. I’m 65 and like doing deadlifts, 3 sets of 120lbs 10 reps. I hope that’s a good one to do.
What about 60+ year olds? Would it work to do MRT (strength training AS cardio)? What about using bodyweight ONLY? There are ways to progressively scale bodyweight exercises.
Hi Shrey Vazir I am 65 years old, Female. Last August 2024, I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis Grade 1 anterolisthesis of L3 on L4 vertebrae without pars defact. My question is " Can I perform your Back excercises on this clip video, especially the modified crunch/curl up and glute bridge? " Appreciates I am looking forward to getting your feed back soon! Thanks Oh! I did enjoy your 3 steps climbing up stair
I would suggest starting with going down in the squat maybe 50% and see how that feels! it's not about as far as possible...just do it within your tolerance! f doable, you can always go deeper and deeper. start small and build up! feet should be usually shoulder width apart. I hope that helps!
What are the best exercises for sarcopenia? Resistance training: Resistance training consists of a total of five exercises which include two lower body exercises with supine elastic band resistance leg lifts and standing elastic band resistance leg raises, and three upper body exercises, including bicep curls, reverse grip curl, and seated pull down.
I strongly feel you should strike crunches and replace with an overhead hanging exercise. Possible hanging knee raises or even a regression of that if it’s too difficult. Hang time directly correlates (negatively) with hip fracture incidence.
I get cramps in muscles all around my body. Even simple stuff can cause it. Shrey, is this something you observe in any of your clients? It's more than annoying. It affects my sleep. Maybe you have an idea that can help. Thanks for your videos.
Great video. Maybe those with neck pain or other issues that make mod crunch uncomfortable a pelvic tilt and single leg lift in same position would be OK to start with? I had to start 2 yrs ago with just pelvic tilt and sml isometric holds. Patience pays. Thx
I'm 75 year old, I do my workout 3 times a week before 8 oclock morning. At evening, I walk about 45 minuts every day. My workout includes chest exercise, biceps, triceps and leg. I don't fell I am 75 year old at all.
Hi there! See my new video on osteoarthritis. I'm curious to know why your doctor said no to squats 🤔 there ar easier variations of squats that can really help!
@@MindBodyHorizons Because I'm almost bone on bone. However I'm not in any pain. I get excessive knee swelling which needs to be drained. I have lost some weight which has helped. Thank you so much for responding to my comment. I already started your exercises. ❤
So what you basically saying is don't skip leg day, i would just stick with squats and deadlifts, i find deadlifts a good overall strenght and core building exercise, i might add you don't have to do heavy weight either.
@@gbone7581 I've suffered them in the past tho, to the point I couldn't walk without shuffling sideways, I've had to use a tens machine to enable me to work as well.
I am 88, and until about a 2 1/2 years ago, was very strong and athletic, including playing pickleball 3 times per week. However, 2 1/2 years ago I started feeling very weak, experiencing fairly sudden sarcopenia, and losing about 30 pounds over the course of the next two years. I went from 165 to 135 pounds. However, by adding a great deal of protein to my diet, I have been able to increase my weight back up to 145 in the past 6 months.. I still have a ways to go. I used to walk/jog 3 miles every day, and now I can only walk about 2 miles per day, and at a much slower pace than before. I am planning to start doing the exercises that you recommend, but although your video is excellent, you did not mention how frequently I should do them. Should I do them every day, or, perhaps only 3-4 times per week. Please advise.
Great question David! I typically recommend each exercise daily however, it might be wise to start 3-4 times per week! You could break the exercises by body group. one day focusing on Legs, next, focus on upper body, and the 3rd day focusing on the core. but that is just one way! there are lots of different schedules and they all vary based on your personal goals and fitness level! I hope that helps?
Tops absolutely well presented and worthy got it in my phone. I’m looking forward…to reviving my once routine workouts with a more reasonable toning >70 exercise. Excellent descriptive…
An excellent video Many thanks. And extra thannks for including advice on how to modify the exercises for those with knee arthritis (😢). I do the squats a lot as it has improved my leg strength. Im very careful not to let my knees veer into each other ( as they like to do because of the arthritis) as i do the squats. I can hear the difference !! Apart from feeling less pain. I keep active, still teach ballroom dancing at the age of 80. Leg and glute strength are both important to me
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I have have developed big toe arthritis that stops me doing lunges so I started doing Cossack squats instead. I tried using steel toe caps which reduced the pain but I still was getting some irritation.
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This is very good video. I think you should add a dead hang to that list of 5. It keeps the torso stretched and straightened, keeps shoulders from locking, and helps with grip grip strength.
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I am 80. I have been progressing in the gym for the past two years and will be participating in my first weight lifting competition in February. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with osteopenia. My last physical revealed I have increased bone density by 7% and now have a " normal" bone density report!!
This stuff works 😊
Wow Joanne! That is very impressive! 👏 Thank you for sharing that with this community! Exercise really does work!
All the best with your weight lifting competition! keep me posted. I'd love to hear back!
Great work!!
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That bloke is generically gifted.Very few persons have energy and stamina to do this at this age❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are a stud, maam.
Summary of 5 anti-aging exercises
1. Squats - 2 sets, 10 reps
2. Modified crunch - 2 sets, 15 reps
3. Reverse lunges
4. Modified push up
5. Glute bridge
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Thanks for taking the time
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Thanks. Doesn’t a Burpee do all these at once?
At 52 shattered hip and pelvis, 10 broken ribs broken right shoulder bruised lungs and bruised femur. Over 100,000 push-ups and 100,000 pull-ups 100,000 air squats hours and hours of cardio 90 percent healed almost ready for anything again. Hopefully gives ya some motivation. The main key is consistency and never give be determined.
Been 5 and half years since accident
How long did it take you to do 100k push-ups?
4 years started slow finished hard
Wow! That is truly impressive and also very inspiring! Thank for sharing with me and the community here! Not easy to stay consistent after such an accident. Wishing you the best in your health!
🎉❤ yes!
I am 86. I am still teaching pilates and flexibility. I work out 2 hours a day/- weights, cardio and stretch/flexibility. I also ride a bike.
Perfect delivery: soft tone, good pace, honesty and sincerity reflection.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words
Amen. Pray for my son to be delivered from the addiction of drugs
My daughter was able to kick it, you son will eventually do it too. He should go to AA meetings, not NA. People in NA are younger and not s serious.
Prayer does nothing but make you “feel” good. Actions provide results. If you believe there’s a God, and you believe there’s prayer, then you should know that God doesn’t force anyone to do anything they don’t want to do. The individual has to make that choice for themselves. No one else can help them. You have to want it… until you do, nothing will ever change in your life.
the need for "feeling good" vs the avoiding of "feeling bad" is imbued in every living beings' nervous system. to fix the addiction for feeling good, the first thing to do is change environment and find friends that don't lecture but got out of this loophole themselves.
Keep praying God will open a path for your son to find healing out of addiction. My son went to university and new friends gave him drugs to share then he got addicted, he finished two law degrees UK and America and wasted 10 years of his young life , nearly died and after ten years of praying and struggles to save my son ,Allah finally answered my prayers in the process
I changed forever, and learnt how to pay attention to our son's emotional pain . Please god answers parents prayers
Trusting in god under all outcomes. I pray god helps you and your son find healing.
Amen
I'll be 64 in December. I work out 4 times a week and do cardio. My leg routine is lunges, leg press, squats wit a 20 lb weight and leg extensions. Bottom line - YOU HAVE TO KEEP MOVING PEOPLE!!!!
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Exactly. It's all about continuing to move. I think it's referred to as "use it or lose it".
Could not agree more!
Great advice. I'm 67, with major back problems from bottom to top and all the associated pain. Three years ago, 40 lbs overweight, with heart problems, I decided to get back in the gym after 20 years of lethargy. Best thing I ever did. I went from 40% fat to 17%. After a body composition test, I was told I had the muscle profile of a 35 year old athlete. Shocked me. Oh yeah, and all my pain? Virtually disappeared. Heart problems? Gone. Today, I can do most anything any 35 year old 'buff dude' can do. I feel better and more capable than when in my 30's, Three years ago I couldn't even begin to do a single pull up. Today I can do 15 pullups with my legs extended in front of me at 90 degrees. The other day a very in shape 20 year old guy tried to imitate me and he couldn't do it. Something must be working! I also look so much better (an added bonus). It's nice having people say 'Wow, you are in great shape!' For all those who think they're doomed to 'suffer' in later life, there is hope. But you won't find it sitting in your recliner. The key is CONSISTENCY. Start slow and remember, we don't fail due to a lack of desire but rather a lack of COMMITMENT. Get off your butt and amazing things can happen!
That is truly an inspiring and impressive story! Thank you for sharing that with me and the community! Of course everyone's pain and condition is different, but I agree with your point of small and consistent efforts, especially towards exercise! This is the one thing that differentiates many people.
However, I do have to say..it can take months, even YEARS to find the right plan to be consistent on..if that makes sense? Exercise + mindfulness worked really well for my back pain as well, but it took me 4-5 years to discover the right type and the right intensity for my body.
@@MindBodyHorizons Thanks, I totally agree, we're all different, but again, consistency is key. Whatever approach you take, even if simply walking 30 minutes every day, will have good results if done consistently. In my case, I started slowly yet progressively added difficulty into my workouts. What stops most people from achieving success is they begin doing too much, get sore and then swear off exercise. I see it most every day-- so called 'trainers' working with obese and old people, having them do things that they are virtually incapable of doing. I seldom ever see those people come back. That's a tragedy. We have to remember, we didn't get old and out of shape in a day, month or ever year, but we CAN be the best we can be if properly motivated.
I will be 77 next month. I do 25 miles of running, 60 miles of cycling, 12 miles of walking, and 4 hours of weight lifting each week. My goal is to beat everyone over 65 years old in running races. This video shows good exercises. I make squats more challenging by putting 200 pounds on my back.
I m 59, like you competitive. I love your mindset. Best wishes from the UK. 😊
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You are an inspiration
I always got inspired by people older than me, I am still mountain biking with a 78 years old (I am 60) who was my inspiration 20+ years ago. I congratulate you for having an active lifestyle. I never enjoyed competition, I never enjoyed winning or losing so I cannot understand the enjoyment of it but if yo do, good for you. However, I do enjoy staying in touch with my toys including bicycles, skies, trail running shoes, guitar and lakes when I go camping so exercising everyday is a must for keeping up with my toys! Being healthy requires moving and unfortunately because we lost that normal and natural lifestyle, we have to relearn it.
That is incredible and very impressive! Love the Mindset!!
I'm 70, and I'm fitter, more active, and more creative than I was in my 20s and 30s - and that's after being disabled for 20 years, mostly housebound and bedridden! I got off all medications and began taking control of my health, listening to my body, and facing old trauma and grief I'd mostly repressed. I literally went from crawling some days - my blood pressure was so dangerously low - to dancing. I too found my muscles began to increase after 3 months of weightlifting, but i also do yoga, Chi Gong, and always -- lots of dancing. It's great to hear about people even older beating their own records too! Thanks for the video, these exercises look good.
Most elderly people have problems getting up off the floor. As a child you spend a lot of time on the floor, adults do not.
Doing yoga / stretching exercises on the floor can improve balance, mobility, flexibility and the ability to get up and down..
Just getting up and down to the floor in a controlled manner is difficult for many older adults.
Play with your children on the floor. Bend over, get down and pull weeds in your garden. Play with a pet on the floor.
The more effort you make to work on balance and flexibility will pay dividends as you age.
I tell people that want to lose weight that if they just laid down then got up, five times in the morning and five times later in the day, they would see a lot of benefit including their weight loss. For something so simple. It takes a lot of muscles and energy just to get up off the floor which is why you see teammates in sports help each other up so they can conserve their strength.
You bring up a great point! It sometimes comes down to "Use it, or Lose it". As adults, we really don't go down to the floor as much and then we lose the flexibility/strength required to do so later. Thanks for bringing this up
True. I just started getting down on floor and back up from laying. Be SAFE always and go slow. Also don’t use momentum. ; ) PS try the old person’s test: get fully un/dressed bottom to top while standing and use little help as possible. Again SAFELY. Ego can land us on our butt or worse. 😊
I test myself in this periodically by getting down on the floor and getting up off the floor without using my hands. At 63yo, it's not as easy as it used to be! ☺️
And then they become afraid to do so. Just keep going and doing those things you did when younger to be able to keep doing them.
I’m 69 ,your demo is very clear & easy to practice, I am from 🇮🇳. Hope these excercises need at least 40 mts. Thanks for sharing 🙏.
Thank you! I use to do workout videos back in the 80s and 90s and I remember how hard they were but I did them every day and alot of these excersizes are what you showed. It's been 30 years since, going to the gym is a chore and like I said, these home floor excersize videos can get you into the best shape ever . The comment you said in the beginning really stuck with me. Don't worry about quantity do consistency and then you increase and it does reverse aging of the muscles. If you don't use them you lose them.
I'll be 58 next month. I'm disabled and a bodybuilder. Thank you for the information.
Great content! Exercises are perfect but the lighting, animations and visuals, audio, editing and the entire presentation are first rate and very professional. RUclipsrs could learn a lot from these production values. Good audio is an essential element in video and your diction and pacing are superb. Many older people have difficulty hearing and slowed comprehension and you seem to understand that. I would love to know the details of your microphone if willing to share. Well done Shrey. Enough of this sitting. I’m going for a brisk Toronto walk. Now!!
Thank you so much Robert, for the kind words :) Glad you enjoyed the video. And of course, I'm using a simple wireless lav mic. I believe mine is hollyland? Also, Toronto walks are the best! I am just about to go for one in Kensington Market! Cheers !
@@MindBodyHorizons I was just going to say what Robert said. One of the most professional and "followable" videos I've seen. Showing perfect form, using just the right graphics, and explaining everything so clearly was a joy to watch. I'm "only" 67, but having survived over 30 broken bones, more than 30 surgeries (19 on the spine after rear ended by an 18-wheeler) the docs said I'd be in a wheelchair by 2007. I'm probably in better shape than 20 years ago thanks to PT.
Great. Thanks. I am 80. Just had hip replacement surgery 7 weeks ago. Doing well. Walking about 2/ 3 mile. In doing these valuable exercises, is it best to do all every day or do every other day by group areas. To give time to heal/build? Thanks again. I think this is just what I need.
That is a great question! This something I should have touched on in the video. Thank you for asking.
Without getting into too much detail: For most strengthening exercises, my suggestion would be to start 2-3x per week! This is recommended by most physical activity guidelines. This allows enough recovery time in between exercise days for the muscles to relax/heal/build.
Now the way you structure your week is really dependent on your schedule!
May you can do 1 day for all leg exercises (1x per week). Then 2nd day for upper body (1x per week) 3rd day for core (1x per week)? But this is just one example of a workout plan. It can really vary!
I hope that helps.
@@MindBodyHorizons. Yes. Thanks much!
Great video, beautifully delivered - simple & on point. Many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
❤thanks for sharing. I'm over 50 and need the motivation badly. I'm a vegetarian for 18 months now and begin to feel weak in my body
Wonderful delivery and explanations, by far the best that I have come across from a physiotherapist. Thank you! Please keep providing these 🙏🏻
Also… exercises for severe osteoporosis please…. 😊
Thank you so much for the kind words :)
And absolutely! Osteoporosis is another topic I will be making a video on..perhaps in the next few weeks. Thanks again,
Shrey
One question Shrey, will these exercises help your hips as well? I’m going to start working your program tomorrow! Thanks!
Agreed , you cannot reverse aging but can increase your quality of life ❤
Hello, should we do this exercices each day ? Or if not, how many times a week ? Thank you.
You are really good in your delivery
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊
The best program by far, which he is replicating is the RCAF 5BX. 5 basic exercises and then a short run and quick 2 mile walk. But it is 72 levels and you get stronger and better cardio Slow and Steady. The "Golden Rule". This program was developed in 1958 and every person over 50 should be on it. Fantastic.
I'm 58 years old and i do 3 exercises for the last 10 years. 1. 4 sets push up 15-25 reps per set. 2. 6-8 set shadow boxing 5-7 minutes per set. 3. 4-6 set squat 15-20 reps each set. If you can learn properly on how to shadow box. I tell you that it is very tough.
Have you ever defeated the shadow?
@@ελευθερία-ε2ο It's a win every time you complete your exercises.
@@doldi5400 😆 just messing with you. Great job 👏
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Love it! That's a solid plan that covers most muscle groups + cardio. I used to do a boxer's jump rope technique, and I have to admit, it is TOUGH!
I am sixty eight, I have been doing weights for a long time now but recently have also started boxing.
Great delivery and explanation. Thank you for sharing 🎉🎉
Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope it helps
Thanks you so much for this! The video is very clear.
I suffered from an ankle sprain 11 weeks ago but however, I am still suffering from discomfort and pain, would you mind making a video on physiotherapy exercises for recovering from ankle sprain?
Thanks!
Great! Am 50,but the physique l present with is like that of one in 20 s or 30 s evidenced by my indurance , posture and in-deed built. I do well even amongst younger guys at the gym.This video gives me more motivation to eat,drink and excersise well to delay aging.
Thank you so much. Having a short list of the necessary exercises is very motivating.
Great Video. My wife and I (71 and 72) already work out and want to up our investment in anti-aging exercise. We will add these exercises and report how things go over the next 90 days! Yay, a new adventure! 🏃🏼♂
Best of luck! I'd love to hear about your progress!!
Great video and information. Your delivery is excellent. 👏👍
I appreciate that you show different levels and ways to work up to it 👍 Especially the assisted squats. It’s easy to quit when you can’t even do the exercise. It’s encouraging to see how to work up to it 😊
I have a cartilage and meniscus tear in my right inside part of my knee. Could you suggest some exercises to recover from this. I am 46 years of age and I live in New Delhi, India.
Hi there,I'm 65 and a bit active but I have a right knee problem which becomes more painful when I do squats and lunges
What do you advise/suggest I do?
Thank you for a great and educational video. I was already doing the pushups and crunches. I found the glute bridge easy. I run 4 miles twice a week and they give my quads quite a workout. Would there still a benefit to doing the squats and lunges?
This is a great video and so well delivered! I'm doing these every morning and feel great. Core strength is SO important. I also do a regime of fast walking for 40 minutes most days plus a few other exercises / low level weights to tone up. It works!
Great video! So much valuable information!
Thanks for the great video. Exercise bands have been really helpful for me, I take them to the park with me and to multiple exercises with them.
Tom Brady was using those as a regular part of his training when he was still playing. They may be easier on the tendons and ligaments as we age.
@@snack508 I love them, I also use them while watching TV, and being a couch potato. Combo stretching and isometric exercises help.
Very well done and appreciated how much emphasis is given on form. Thank you!
Shrey Vazir, it’s important to retract shoulder blades while in the down position of push-ups, and protract shoulders when in the up position, or else one might feel a muscle spasm in the inner scapula the next day.
I am 74, and have done regular exercise and/or sports about 85%+ of my adult life. Like most, I have had my fair share of soft tissue and back issues for quite sometime; however, we can adapt our activities to accommodate our injuries. For example, when my back would no longer allow me to run for cardio training, I took up peloton cycling for 20 years. When my back said no more riding, I took up walking. For the last 20 years, I have walked (2-5 miles daily), completed core work/stretching (45 minutes daily), and maintained a "toy" weight routine (twice a week). To the questioner that asked how long did it take to do 100,000 pushups--it sounds like a lot, but if you have a steady routine for years, you will have many, many more. Pushups were my favorite exercise for about 45 years; unfortunately about 11 years ago, I found that it was really aggravating my lower back issue. So I created a different routine, which included the bench press instead of pushups to essentially work most of the same basic muscle groups. One suggestion for those that are in my age category or perhaps 10 years younger, really warm up before any type of exercise whether stretching, core, sport, and/or weights. For the author of the video, Shrey Vazir, I agree with everything you included in your video. Each of us is physically and physiologically different, but the principles of your 5 steps is very well-grounded from my experience. Thanks for sharing valuable, correct information. Just remember, "Move it or lose!"
76 last august, I walk for 1 hour every morning before breakfast, attend yoga lessons once a week, do ski training for 4 to 5 hours a week and work as a ski instructor 2 to 3 days a week
Thanks for showing doable exercises for keeping fit for the older people.
Also, saw something recently that a little-known exercise to help reduce rapid aging is grip strength, and to work on that. Does seem vital to keep that intact.
Thanks for an Excellent advice, I tried it it and it gave wonderful results!
As much as I love to do push-ups, unfortunately, I cannot do them right now because I have tendonitis in one of my wrists, so I do planks. And then I do floor wipers which is basically you are laying on your back and you are bringing your legs up and down in a hinge motion. And then what you do is swing your legs back and forth like a pendulum
Do your pushups on your fists :) you are welcome ;)
Thank you very much for sharing super exercises with great potential, thanks ❤
What kind of exercises do you recommend for my mother who is 84 and suffering from Advanced Parkinson's disease
I've had 2 knee replacements and 2 hip replacements but continue to run 80 mi a week, lift heavy 5x a week, swim the English Channel once a month 😮
Thanks!
So if I do 20 squats and increase by 20% each week, in 3 months I'll be doing 150 squats?
I guess I should have clarified that the keep doing the 20% increase per week until you have reached your goals (i.e. walking x minutes, reducing pain, getting stronger etc.).
Also, at some point, you would increase the WEIGHT or the INTENSITY of the exercise, so you're not spending so long on one exercise!
You could add a weight to your squat, rather than increasing the number of squats you do. If the aim is to increase strength it would make sense to to this with increasing dumbbells, otherwise you will be squarely day!
Try yoga. RUclips has plenty of beginner, easy flow yoga, and some for sore muscles. I started it about 4 years ago as I have a neck injury and back issues, plus fibromyalgia. I couldn't walk long distances as it triggered pain. I'm never going to advance, but the easy flow and stretch yoga makes me considerably more flexible than most people who are 60. Give it a go. If you feel pain, stop and check with a Dr. Expect to feel some discomfort on occasion. Good luck.
That is a great suggestion! Thanks for sharing with the community. As someone with chronic back pain (also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at age 21), I have heavily relied on Yoga for many years! I've seen it do wonders for many of my patients as well - but again, it might not be for everyone and I would definitely check with a physio/doctor first!
Great video. I simply hold the squat and slowly count to 20.we were taught this in martial arts .
Great "bouquet" for the old man Mr. Vazir. Thank you very much.
Thank you for approaching things REALISTICALLY!!😅 It feels achievable.
I really appreciate your video. In my experience, consistency is key. It has to become a habit, and ideally also enjoyable. I try to prioritize taking the time and space I need to care for my own needs. 15 minutes a day, every day. I use it for different strength- streching- and breathing exercises. I am still getting older but I feel good about myself.
I just found you.
Very well explained.
Thank you very much. 🙏🏼
Regards from Cologne, Germany. 🙋🏻♀️
Crunches and hallo body cause lower back pain for me. What do you recommend? Thanks, :)
You are the best ever thank you I have a stroke left said I have big problems now ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing this information and even demonstrating the exercises. Bless you. I am 75 and due to laziness, I have allowed my body to seriously deteriorate. Now that I have determined to become stronger and healthier, I have been looking for a simple but very effective exercise program to strengthen my muscle. This is just perfect. Thank you so much for making this video. You have given me a plan I can follow and recover some of the strength, flexibility and energy I once had.
60 years old and working out for nearly 3 years between 2-4 days per week, depending on how energetic I feel. Usually walk at 10-20 miles per week, when the weather is decent. If not, I give it a miss.
No matter what though I do push ups, overhead press, bent over rows and deadlifts with a barbell, all with the same weight on. Started off with 40 pounds on the bar, 5 reps and 5 sets. Currently nearly 3 years later I have 170 pounds on the barbell and doing 8 reps and 10 sets. I'll add more weight soon and go back to 5x5. I do curls also with lighter dumbells to save my elbow joints.
51.5 inch chest, lost 6 inches off my waist and I am f-ing solid. Feel like I could walk through a closed door. People I dont know think im age late 40's to early 50's and refuse to believe im 60. I'm not very grey haired so that probably helps lol.
Oh and I do NOT use any TRT or anything. Just eat good foods, mainly proteins such as salmon, eggs etc with my meals. My bits all work just fine and I wake up every morning with wood. I think the lifting helps there too. I'll not delve too much into my sex life but my gf says she now knows there IS such a thing as 'sexercise' lol.
These are good suggestions. I’ve been looking for something different or other exercises to add to my routine. I’m 65 and like doing deadlifts, 3 sets of 120lbs 10 reps. I hope that’s a good one to do.
What about 60+ year olds? Would it work to do MRT (strength training AS cardio)? What about using bodyweight ONLY? There are ways to progressively scale bodyweight exercises.
Hi Shrey Vazir
I am 65 years old, Female. Last August 2024, I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis
Grade 1 anterolisthesis of L3 on L4 vertebrae without pars defact.
My question is
" Can I perform your Back excercises on this clip video, especially the modified crunch/curl up and glute bridge? "
Appreciates
I am looking forward to getting your feed back soon!
Thanks
Oh! I did enjoy your 3 steps climbing up stair
This is a good video, young man. I love the variations as well.👍🏾😀
Thanks so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed this video!
Should you squat as far down you can go? Also, how wide apart should your feet be?
I would suggest starting with going down in the squat maybe 50% and see how that feels! it's not about as far as possible...just do it within your tolerance! f doable, you can always go deeper and deeper. start small and build up! feet should be usually shoulder width apart. I hope that helps!
Hello..Docter 😊
My heet is pain ....
what exercise i have to do.thank you
Thsnk you . I am 75 and do these
What are the best exercises for sarcopenia?
Resistance training: Resistance training consists of a total of five exercises which include two lower body exercises with supine elastic band resistance leg lifts and standing elastic band resistance leg raises, and three upper body exercises, including bicep curls, reverse grip curl, and seated pull down.
I strongly feel you should strike crunches and replace with an overhead hanging exercise. Possible hanging knee raises or even a regression of that if it’s too difficult. Hang time directly correlates (negatively) with hip fracture incidence.
I get cramps in muscles all around my body. Even simple stuff can cause it. Shrey, is this something you observe in any of your clients? It's more than annoying. It affects my sleep. Maybe you have an idea that can help. Thanks for your videos.
Great video. Maybe those with neck pain or other issues that make mod crunch uncomfortable a pelvic tilt and single leg lift in same position would be OK to start with? I had to start 2 yrs ago with just pelvic tilt and sml isometric holds. Patience pays. Thx
Stunning! Can ask what type of paint did you use?
Thanks so much! These are great exercises. I wish I lived closer to your clinic in the east, sadly in the west
I'm 75 year old, I do my workout 3 times a week before 8 oclock morning. At evening, I walk about 45 minuts every day. My workout includes chest exercise, biceps, triceps and leg. I don't fell I am 75 year old at all.
I have osteoarthritis. My doctor told me not to do squats. What exercises would you recommend?
Hi there! See my new video on osteoarthritis. I'm curious to know why your doctor said no to squats 🤔 there ar easier variations of squats that can really help!
@@MindBodyHorizons Because I'm almost bone on bone. However I'm not in any pain. I get excessive knee swelling which needs to be drained. I have lost some weight which has helped. Thank you so much for responding to my comment. I already started your exercises. ❤
Congratulations!.. Very good video!...Thank you
Enjoy the video... but, found one thing lacking... how often per week to do these exercises... what to work from to get to where I need to be.
Demonstration is simple & excellent 👍
Glad you liked it
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What exercise do you recommend for strong patent please ??
So what you basically saying is don't skip leg day, i would just stick with squats and deadlifts, i find deadlifts a good overall strenght and core building exercise, i might add you don't have to do heavy weight either.
You also don't have a bad back!
@@gbone7581 I've suffered them in the past tho, to the point I couldn't walk without shuffling sideways, I've had to use a tens machine to enable me to work as well.
Please what exercise will best suit asthmatic patients
Thanks
Nicely done- thanks! What about stretches before or after?
I am 88, and until about a 2 1/2 years ago, was very strong and athletic, including playing pickleball 3 times per week. However, 2 1/2 years ago I started feeling very weak, experiencing fairly sudden sarcopenia, and losing about 30 pounds over the course of the next two years. I went from 165 to 135 pounds. However, by adding a great deal of protein to my diet, I have been able to increase my weight back up to 145 in the past 6 months.. I still have a ways to go. I used to walk/jog 3 miles every day, and now I can only walk about 2 miles per day, and at a much slower pace than before. I am planning to start doing the exercises that you recommend, but although your video is excellent, you did not mention how frequently I should do them. Should I do them every day, or, perhaps only 3-4 times per week. Please advise.
Great question David! I typically recommend each exercise daily however, it might be wise to start 3-4 times per week! You could break the exercises by body group. one day focusing on Legs, next, focus on upper body, and the 3rd day focusing on the core. but that is just one way! there are lots of different schedules and they all vary based on your personal goals and fitness level! I hope that helps?
Small fractions in high and low back.Just had results I have osteoporosis. What exercise would help me?thanks
Thanks Shrey! Knee surgery, over 50 & 20 years painting. I needed your help. Thanks so very much.
Always fast fwd to half of the video for the exercises❤👍or you will fall asleep
Tops absolutely well presented and worthy got it in my phone. I’m looking forward…to reviving my once routine workouts with a more reasonable toning >70 exercise. Excellent descriptive…
Love it short sweet explaination easy to do it
Even minimal exercise is so beneficial cumulatively.... 10 push, squat as a minimum daily equates to 70 a week , 280 a month, 3360 a year
Thank you so much!!!!❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗
Thank you so much for watching! I hope it helps :)
Thank you for explaining clearly. Good for beginners and to know why.
Glad it was helpful!
The most recent study on sarcopenia concluded that it's mainly caused by sustained bed-rest required due to serious injury or debilitating illness.
An excellent video
Many thanks. And extra thannks for including advice on how to modify the exercises for those with knee arthritis (😢). I do the squats a lot as it has improved my leg strength. Im very careful not to let my knees veer into each other ( as they like to do because of the arthritis) as i do the squats. I can hear the difference !! Apart from feeling less pain. I keep active, still teach ballroom dancing at the age of 80. Leg and glute strength are both important to me
Glad you enjoyed the video! You are a champ for teaching ballroom at age 80! Keep it up :)
Shrey is just awesome 👍
Most helpful and sure shot exercise main tere ko batata hoon....
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@13:15 LOL! I wish I could do that!😅
Thank you, Shrey, for your wonderful explanations and demonstrations.
I have have developed big toe arthritis that stops me doing lunges so I started doing Cossack squats instead. I tried using steel toe caps which reduced the pain but I still was getting some irritation.