I just turned 57 and have had physical therapy - no one has addressed so many of the issues you have! I am beyond grateful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Yahoo! I have hope and motivation ! ❤️ Thank you!!!
I did these exercises in a program called SAIL offered at my local Senior Center. It was very beneficial to me and made many improvements to my overall health. Unfortunately it was cancelled during Covid19 and was not picked back up by my Senior Center later. I found I did much better with a group of people rather then on my own. I did the class three times a week. Hopefully they will get back to it soon. I've been advocating for it.
I’m 69 with poor balance and mobility issues. I’ve just discovered your videos and they are very informative and easy to understand. I will definitely be watching more of them. Thanks
What clear, straightforward information...the best video I've found on avoiding falls. This is something that is of serious concern to people my age, and I'm very glad to see it treated so seriously by you! Well done! And thanks a million!
excellent !! I teach seniors these concepts in my Chair yoga classes ! I love to use your well researched information to keep current on these mobility issues. Thank you!
I forgot what I was going to say. . . Seriously, thank you for this. I noticed my 'cat like' reflexes are not what they used to be and never thought of trying to reverse it by exercise. I'll give this a try. Appreciate your advice.
Loved your clear and precise video. I have had issues with dizziness and proprioception since early childhood. At 75, with a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, I have my work cut out for me! Your recommendations have been added to my daily list of exercises to help me achieve the balance and strength required to stay on my feet!
I am 86 years young. I exercise regularly. However, I enjoyed your poor balance exercises,and especially was happy learning from you how the vision and hearing affects balance and providing the exercises we can practice to help minimize some of the symptoms. Thank you very much. I plan to continue. I also visit your website and will see what else you have to share.
Thank you for watching my videos and visiting my website! I'm pleased my videos have been of help, it's really important to have an understanding of why things are happening and how to prevent them in order to keep yourself safe and healthy - wishing you all the best!
Thanks for your clear and precise instructions. I’m 88 and having trouble with my balance. I think maybe my ears have a lot to do with it so am intending to follow the exercises and hope this helps
Great imformation. Thanks for sharing. The eye and head movement is an excercise I took up many years ago. It was recommended to keep the muscles of the eyes busy for better eyesight. I am approaching the 60 mark. I cannot really tell wether it works but while many younger people in my enviroment need glasses, I still can get through tests without problems. I took up the stand to sit a while ago and made it a habit to do it slowly every time I sit down. I still lack the last 2" but coming from about 6+" I call that an improvement. I do other excercises too and I increased my protein intake quite a bit. So far I lost some fat and gained more than 1" on circumference on the thighs. Some lower back pain improved as well. That in turn improved balance considerably. I´ll give the other excercises a shot as well.
Thank you so much for these very helpful "retraining" steps to take. Each exercise is valuable and I was surprised by just how weak I've become on trying them. I'll now incorporate them into my daily balance building routine and hope to see better results soon. Thank you again.
I feel blessed that your video appeared on my iPad.. They’re awesome. So helpful. I can’t thank you enough. Blessings to you, and a very healthy and Happy New Year.
Absolutely helpful tips. Thank you for enabling seniors to take control of balance issues which is one of the primary causes for falls. I like the last exercise on propriation receptors being activated; something that looks easy and yet is not. Thank you, Mr Harlow for your contributions to the aging community in their fierce fight to retain physical independence.
Thank you sir for this helpful advice. I'm 63 and am doing what I can to stay healthy with a good diet and exercise. I know a few people in their upper 70s and lower 90s with balance problems, and it's frightening for them.
I’m sure glad I found your channel! That chair exercise will be my hardest! I have a very hard time getting up from a setting position! I know my legs are weak! lol I workout twice a week at the hospital! Thank you for sharing!
You are doing a great service And your demonstrations of examples of different exercises with the explainion are simple practical functional and helpful You are great instructor with equally good instincts projecting your skills and knowledge to the public that we can process and trust We wish you many more years of gratitude guidance and support Great Job! You are a natural!!! Outstanding person!!! Thank you very much & God bless!!! Michael DeBonis
You are very dedicated in your great effective exercises for seniors through which got me walking and improved my weak legs. Thank you so much, stay blessed.
Absolutely fantastic help and advice Will. Bless you. You're next level. Such simple and basic tips yet so effective. I love your videos. THANK YOU. André (South Africa)
Great knowledge and exercises. It seems that maintaining "balance" is often ignored or glossed over on health guru podcasts. Peter Atilla mentions it (I think he calls it something else), but mainly from keeping muscles strong, not the other issues (at least in podcasts I've seen). It's not "sexy" but it is really crucial and low hanging fruit. So many people (especially seniors) get hurt in falls, and often end up dying in the hospital thereafter. Thanks for developing these podcasts!
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Will! Your videos are very well explained, helpful and your exercise routines are great! Keep up the good work!🙌❤👍
This is wonderful help. Thanks so much for your clear, patient way of guiding us through these excellent exercises and for concisely explaining what’s causing these balance changes.👍🏾
Thanks for sharing. Should we look at how to prevent falls, that's more comprehensive than improving balance? Sometimes, a senior falls because of slipping or tripping. While improving balance can reduce chance of falls, fall prevention can be enhanced by teaching seniors how to react & recover from that slip or trip, assuming this can be trained. Appreciate your advice on training that'd improve this response to slips & trips. Thanks.
Brilliant video beautifully explained and easy to follow. I am practicing your videos and seeing great improvement in my balance. I have a question;You are a young person and I am curious if you will share how you got interested in helping seniors. Thank you for creating these videos. You are helping lots of folks.
Oh my gosh thank you! I really needed to hear this one. Huge issues with balance I’m F/52. Good health and weight but balance is off. Fallen several times once really badly before i was 50. Hard to get up felt gravity against me. Your leg exercises are fabulous! Do you have any suggestions for the backside directly under bum..like were all those muscles come together to form hamstrings..is there any relief to strengthen that or stretch it out? Thank you for all you do to help us and the demeanor that goes along with it. ❤
I'm 68 and starting to wobble a bit but no falls yet. According to my research, the butt muscles, the Gluteus maximus, (also called hamstrings or "glutes") are crucial for balance, mobility and stability. Just search glute exercises and you will find lots of material. A full lower body exercise routine including strength and balance exercises (balance on one lag, toe raises with hold, etc) is crucial for a healthy old age. There is a ton of information about exercise for seniors. I like Margaret Martin, Physiotherapist. Good luck. Do it; you don't want to fall anymore - 50% of senor fall victims die within two years due to effects of the broken hip, etc. Cheers!
Hi Will, great video(s)! I just turned 70 and coincidentally also just found your channel, or maybe it found me. I've been going to the gym regularly now for over 2 yrs and although my lower body strength is good, I have bone on bone arthritic knees, which do impact one's ability to comfortably perform the exercises. Any pointers to assist those of us with the chronic pain to complete them? I do take anti-inflammatory meds but none totally negate the pain. Thanks so much.
Subbed. I'm impressed by how you rely on actual medical science to create appropriate exercises. Your credibility is only slightly diminished due to your age... or lack thereof. :D
Ive had 3 tkr on right leg, 2 ankle recos. Terrible balance and muscle loss. Made worse by osteo in r hip. Tried Tai Chi, agony after. Continual nerve pain. Looking for simple exercises so these are good.
Walking football is great to help all of these. Competitive without those issues that may be too much for us older people. Small pitch and goals with no outfield player allowed inside the 3 metre semi-circle goal area. No running (though the walking may be very close to a jog), minimal contact - especially from the side and behind, ball is not allowed to go over head(ish) height nor be played with the head, ball cannot be played whilst any part of your body other than your feet is in contact with the ground. The game stops for any player safety issue. There are hundreds of clubs across the UK and many more all over the world. I am now 70 and I'm fitter now than I was 10 years ago when I started playing this game, being at work and walking around did not prepare me for the core strength and agility needed. Just because we're older does not mean that our heads have forgotten that competitive spirit!
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I just turned 57 and have had physical therapy - no one has addressed so many of the issues you have! I am beyond grateful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Yahoo! I have hope and motivation ! ❤️ Thank you!!!
I'm in my 70's. Your videos are exactly what I need. They've filled me with hope. Can't wait to get into a routine with them. Thank you.👍
I did these exercises in a program called SAIL offered at my local Senior Center. It was very beneficial to me and made many improvements to my overall health. Unfortunately it was cancelled during Covid19 and was not picked back up by my Senior Center later. I found I did much better with a group of people rather then on my own. I did the class three times a week. Hopefully they will get back to it soon. I've been advocating for it.
My "Inner Ear" is listening to your wisdom and advice.
I'm not yet 50, but I very much find these videos quite informative and applicable.
I am 79 with poor balance and will certainly try this out. I like your relaxed mode of teaching.🙂
Thanks so much!!! 74 here, coming off a mild stroke. Glad to see all these exercises before my muscles atrophy!
I'm sorry to hear about your stroke - I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery!
I’m 69 with poor balance and mobility issues. I’ve just discovered your videos and they are very informative and easy to understand. I will definitely be watching more of them. Thanks
Will is life changing. We can go forward with him.
Thank you very much from 75 year old man from West Virginia USA
You're very welcome
What clear, straightforward information...the best video I've found on avoiding falls. This is something that is of serious concern to people my age, and I'm very glad to see it treated so seriously by you! Well done! And thanks a million!
excellent !! I teach seniors these concepts in my Chair yoga classes ! I love to use your well researched information to keep current on these mobility issues. Thank you!
That's great to hear, thank you for sharing my work!
Such brilliant information and helpful advice to keep us seniors strong and active - thank you so much Will🎉
Vestibular! That is why I get dizzy. I never knew I could do something to help this. Thank you!
Happy to help!
I forgot what I was going to say. . .
Seriously, thank you for this. I noticed my 'cat like' reflexes are not what they used to be and never thought of trying to reverse it by exercise. I'll give this a try. Appreciate your advice.
Always happy to help!
My cat-like reflexes have gone to the dogs.
Thank you Will! I’m always working on balance. 💜
Keep up the great work!
Loved your clear and precise video. I have had issues with dizziness and proprioception since early childhood. At 75, with a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, I have my work cut out for me! Your recommendations have been added to my daily list of exercises to help me achieve the balance and strength required to stay on my feet!
Wonderful 😊
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Thank you.for the great information. I am 89 years. And need this help.
Always happy to help
I am 86 years young. I exercise regularly. However, I enjoyed your poor balance exercises,and especially was happy learning from you how the vision and hearing affects balance and providing the exercises we can practice to help minimize some of the symptoms. Thank you very much. I plan to continue. I also visit your website and will see what else you have to share.
Thank you for watching my videos and visiting my website! I'm pleased my videos have been of help, it's really important to have an understanding of why things are happening and how to prevent them in order to keep yourself safe and healthy - wishing you all the best!
Your videos are very easy to follow and understand the reasons for doing certain exercises. Excellent
I am so grateful for your clear and kind guidance on balance and on all other aspects of keeping fit as a senior. Thank you.
Thanks for your clear and precise instructions. I’m 88 and having trouble with my balance. I think maybe my ears have a lot to do with it so am intending to follow the exercises and hope this helps
Great imformation. Thanks for sharing. The eye and head movement is an excercise I took up many years ago. It was recommended to keep the muscles of the eyes busy for better eyesight. I am approaching the 60 mark. I cannot really tell wether it works but while many younger people in my enviroment need glasses, I still can get through tests without problems. I took up the stand to sit a while ago and made it a habit to do it slowly every time I sit down. I still lack the last 2" but coming from about 6+" I call that an improvement. I do other excercises too and I increased my protein intake quite a bit. So far I lost some fat and gained more than 1" on circumference on the thighs. Some lower back pain improved as well. That in turn improved balance considerably.
I´ll give the other excercises a shot as well.
Keep up the great work!
Beautifully structured video, Clear and thorough explanation of 4 balance causes and associated remedies.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for these very helpful "retraining" steps to take. Each exercise is valuable and I was surprised by just how weak I've become on trying them. I'll now incorporate them into my daily balance building routine and hope to see better results soon. Thank you again.
All 3 very good. My balance is weak. 83.l could hear u very well without my hearing aids in. Thanks.
Thank you for caring about our Seniors.
Always happy to help
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I feel blessed that your video appeared on my iPad.. They’re awesome. So helpful. I can’t thank you enough. Blessings to you, and a very healthy and Happy New Year.
Absolutely helpful tips. Thank you for enabling seniors to take control of balance issues which is one of the primary causes for falls. I like the last exercise on propriation receptors being activated; something that looks easy and yet is not. Thank you, Mr Harlow for your contributions to the aging community in their fierce fight to retain physical independence.
Eyes ears issues he mentioned were causes of my falls - wow! Great to know..
Thank you sir for this helpful advice. I'm 63 and am doing what I can to stay healthy with a good diet and exercise. I know a few people in their upper 70s and lower 90s with balance problems, and it's frightening for them.
It's my pleasure to share - I hope it proves helpful for you! Keep up the great work :)
I’m sure glad I found your channel! That chair exercise will be my hardest! I have a very hard time getting up from a setting position! I know my legs are weak! lol I workout twice a week at the hospital! Thank you for sharing!
Very helpful. I'm suffering with imbalance. How can I get intouch with you.
Keep up the great work!
You are so good I feel compelled to watch you every day. Your optimism is contagious! ❤
Great. Again, fully based on medical science. Never a quack physio like so many others on RUclips. 100/100.🎉👍👍👍
You are doing a great service And your demonstrations of examples of different exercises with the explainion are simple practical functional and helpful You are great instructor with equally good instincts projecting your skills and knowledge to the public that we can process and trust We wish you many more years of gratitude guidance and support Great Job! You are a natural!!! Outstanding person!!! Thank you very much & God bless!!! Michael DeBonis
Thank you so much for your kind words Michael - I'm so pleased you enjoy my videos and that you've found them helpful, thank you for watching :)
You are very dedicated in your great effective exercises for seniors through which got me walking and improved my weak legs. Thank you so much, stay blessed.
Thank you - I think this is the best video I've seen to date - and very well explained!!❤
Thank you very much
Well done Will your doing a great job for the seniors,it is important to us keep it going
Absolutely! Keep up the great work
Thanks needed these exercises for my mum as suffering body balance problem 👍
Wishing her all the best!
Excellent tip clearly demonstrated - thank you.
Absolutely fantastic help and advice Will. Bless you. You're next level. Such simple and basic tips yet so effective. I love your videos. THANK YOU.
André (South Africa)
This was great information. Will put these exercises into play today! Thank you.
You're very welcome
Thank you for your video . Lots of useful information . I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL .
Thank you so much!
Having just had a fall due to poor balance I will try these . thank you
Thank you that is such good advice .
I am 80 and have noticed a sudden change in balance will definitely try these exercises
Wishing you all the best!
The best and most informational short video I've seen on balance! Thank you!
Great knowledge and exercises. It seems that maintaining "balance" is often ignored or glossed over on health guru podcasts. Peter Atilla mentions it (I think he calls it something else), but mainly from keeping muscles strong, not the other issues (at least in podcasts I've seen).
It's not "sexy" but it is really crucial and low hanging fruit. So many people (especially seniors) get hurt in falls, and often end up dying in the hospital thereafter. Thanks for developing these podcasts!
Thanks once again for making us aware of how to manage getting older. You really are the best.
Thank you so much!
A very systematic approach and more trainers should learn this
Wonderful information for aged people and it also helps all young people also Very well done video Thank you Will
Absolutely - everyone can benefit from knowledge!
Thank you very much for sharing this useful ,easy to follow and clearly explanation on improving our balance as seniors
Always happy to help!
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Will! Your videos are very well explained, helpful and your exercise routines are great! Keep up the good work!🙌❤👍
Ok thanks you so much
Always happy to help!
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Very useful and informative. Thank you very much for sharing these information with us.
You're very welcome
This is wonderful help. Thanks so much for your clear, patient way of guiding us through these excellent exercises and for concisely explaining what’s causing these balance changes.👍🏾
Thank you. I have vision problems and will certainly do these exercises.
Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for sharing, I will try. Keep up the good work.
Wishing you all the best!
These exercises are really helpful and clearly demonstrated. Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing. Should we look at how to prevent falls, that's more comprehensive than improving balance? Sometimes, a senior falls because of slipping or tripping. While improving balance can reduce chance of falls, fall prevention can be enhanced by teaching seniors how to react & recover from that slip or trip, assuming this can be trained. Appreciate your advice on training that'd improve this response to slips & trips. Thanks.
Hi there - I have a few videos on my channel about how to safely get up from a fall to help individuals learn how best to recover
Thank you
Balance
Another excellent video from Will. Thank you. Heather.
Super good explanation of the issues, and then the activity that can help improve. Nice work, thank you.
Great video, really appreciate easy and well explained. Looking forward to more.
Thank you!
I had BBPV years back and used Epley maneuver which helped.
Now having hit 60 I can see the benefits of these exercises - thank you
Brilliant thank you .. I’ll use it with my seniors 🙏
Very clear explanations of exercises ,attractive manner and helpful exercises.
Thank you!
I have fallen 3 times in the last 6 months. These are great exercises! Thanks Will!! 😊
I'm sorry to hear about your falls, I hope these exercises prove helpful to prevent further accidents!
Thank you for these exercises. Will tell my family member.
Great exercises, easy to follow and very very important for all oldies. 👍 Thank you & God Bless You 🙏🙏
Always happy to help!
I enjoy all of your balance exercises! They have definitely helped me.
So pleased they've helped!
Will try it today. Thank you!
Great help
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Brilliant video beautifully explained and easy to follow. I am practicing your videos and seeing great improvement in my balance. I have a question;You are a young person and I am curious if you will share how you got interested in helping seniors. Thank you for creating these videos. You are helping lots of folks.
Good and simple, so...thanks for that!
Thanks
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Been doing stand to sit for a while, game changer for me. 😊
That's great to hear!
Excellent advice as always! Thank you, Will!
You're very welcome
Very well explained, many thanks.
Great, very comprehensive, thank you very much!
Wonderful video 👏
Thank you
Thank you, so helpful 👍
You're very welcome
Thank you keep blessed
Thank you you too
❤ great thing showed for Sr. 😊
Thank you
Thank you
You're welcome
Oh my gosh thank you! I really needed to hear this one. Huge issues with balance I’m F/52. Good health and weight but balance is off. Fallen several times once really badly before i was 50. Hard to get up felt gravity against me. Your leg exercises are fabulous! Do you have any suggestions for the backside directly under bum..like were all those muscles come together to form hamstrings..is there any relief to strengthen that or stretch it out? Thank you for all you do to help us and the demeanor that goes along with it. ❤
I'm 68 and starting to wobble a bit but no falls yet. According to my research, the butt muscles, the Gluteus maximus, (also called hamstrings or "glutes") are crucial for balance, mobility and stability. Just search glute exercises and you will find lots of material. A full lower body exercise routine including strength and balance exercises (balance on one lag, toe raises with hold, etc) is crucial for a healthy old age. There is a ton of information about exercise for seniors. I like Margaret Martin, Physiotherapist.
Good luck. Do it; you don't want to fall anymore - 50% of senor fall victims die within two years due to effects of the broken hip, etc.
Cheers!
Great video.
Thanks for your kindness in sharing
Thanks for watching!
Good clear advice
:)
Great videi, thanks!
:)
Thank you for this video.
:)
Hi Will, great video(s)! I just turned 70 and coincidentally also just found your channel, or maybe it found me. I've been going to the gym regularly now for over 2 yrs and although my lower body strength is good, I have bone on bone arthritic knees, which do impact one's ability to comfortably perform the exercises. Any pointers to assist those of us with the chronic pain to complete them? I do take anti-inflammatory meds but none totally negate the pain. Thanks so much.
Subbed.
I'm impressed by how you rely on actual medical science to create appropriate exercises. Your credibility is only slightly diminished due to your age... or lack thereof. :D
Ive had 3 tkr on right leg, 2 ankle recos. Terrible balance and muscle loss. Made worse by osteo in r hip. Tried Tai Chi, agony after. Continual nerve pain. Looking for simple exercises so these are good.
Wishing you all the best
Really like the last exercise in this video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for the helpful tips on your channel. 😊
Great video for much needed information! Appreciate it.
Always happy to help
great topic
:)
Thank you so much !
Thank you!!!🇺🇸
Walking football is great to help all of these. Competitive without those issues that may be too much for us older people. Small pitch and goals with no outfield player allowed inside the 3 metre semi-circle goal area. No running (though the walking may be very close to a jog), minimal contact - especially from the side and behind, ball is not allowed to go over head(ish) height nor be played with the head, ball cannot be played whilst any part of your body other than your feet is in contact with the ground. The game stops for any player safety issue. There are hundreds of clubs across the UK and many more all over the world.
I am now 70 and I'm fitter now than I was 10 years ago when I started playing this game, being at work and walking around did not prepare me for the core strength and agility needed. Just because we're older does not mean that our heads have forgotten that competitive spirit!
That sounds great - I will have to check out some of the clubs!
You're a life saver! Thank you!
Great, thank you.
Excellent information!❤
Thank you
Very very helpful video. Superb for us.
Thank you!
Thank you so much PT Will for all your excellent video and I found your exercise are very useful.. God Bless you and take care!