3 Key Movements Over-50's Should Do Daily!

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals 3 important movements for people over fifty to do each day!
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[@johnrogers5399]

Superb presentation.... British! No annoying music either!!

[@user-fo8br7tk5b]

agree

[@Ginasgusa]

65 yo, able to do all with ease. So very happy! I do about 50-100 squats a day, 5-10 mins of Asian squats, heel lift for my ankles and just stretches as much as I can for hip mobility. Fighting my way through aging. I don’t want to be like the ppl that I saw on a cruise. Not that old but walking around with canes and scooters. So I am going to do all these exercises until I can’t. They motivate me to keep up with my exercises.

[@helenamcginty4920]

Until I ran one morning when I was 62 and tore a ligament from spine to sartorius muscle I was very active. I used to walk 2 or 3 hours up local hills no problem. The torn ligament stopped that. It hurt ....a lot 😮. But, like you I was determined to overcome. Now age 76 have developed chronic problem re tilted pelvis but keeping stretching and walking and just moving even if a bit difficult is the best thing. Just do as much as you can. I do use a cane but only when I need it eg after sitting having a coffee and chat with a friend 😅

[@Ginasgusa]

@@helenamcginty4920 No matter what we do, eventually it will come but with hard work, I hope to delay any mobility issues. Just gotta move, one step at a time.

[@KimomoDragon]

Check out the ATG guy on youtube. He has some excellent ways to stay strong. He even put his 70 year old mum thru a program..

[@beverlynorris557]

I started working out more after visiting my parents in a senior’s residence. People could not move without assistance. It lit a fire under my butt. I am 61.

[@Ginasgusa]

@@beverlynorris557 my cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale so maybe that is why I see more older folks. I just can’t get over the amount of walkers in all shapes and sizes. Even scooters on the ship! On one hand, I am glad that when my time comes, I am still able to enjoy a vacation even when I need assistance. On the other hand, I am saddened by the future that we are gonna have. So I am definitely working this old body until the end of time.

[@nusiadyk3718]

Turn 80 this year & am managing these exercises fairly well, hopefully they'll become easier.

[@dianacoulson4724]

Good on you... If you can buy yourself a Red Light Therapy panel... Red Light is a game changer for muscle, joints, tissue, cells, hair, skin and much more... Combining Red Light with these simple movements from Will, will transform your body & health... If you're in the UK then buy a panel from Block Blue Light and if you're in the US then buy a PlatinumLED Biomax... In under an hour a Day you will treat your body to Life Hanging and warming red light Just so you know i'm not a dodgy sales persona but red light works and as we get older we need to look after ourselves If you need any further information let me know Regards Diana

[@oceanoflighttaichi5023]

Thank you so much, Will. I’m 73. My upper left leg had been causing me a lot of pain over the last four months. Some days I could hardly walk on it. Spoke with a doctor and he suggested Advil as needed. The Advil helped tremendously but only lasted a few days and the pain returned. So, it looked like I’d be living on Advil. A friend said it sounded like I would need a hip replacement. Watched your video and began doing the hip rotations. Almost instant success. I’ve been doing them for just a few days now and I can’t believe the pain has almost completely disappeared. No Advil. The leg feels much stronger and I don’t even have to use the bannister going up and down stairs. It’s a miracle. I feel like I’ve got my leg back and my life. I cannot thank you enough. I was wondering when your book will be available as an ebook. I like the portability and control over font size that ebooks allow. Again, my sincerest thanks! Dennis

[@FriendofBill-2005]

I love this story! Amazing how many doctors know so little about how to keep a body healthy. When we stop moving we start dying.

[@susanharris3224]

That's why my go-to practitioner is my physio!

[@dianacoulson4724]

G'day Dennis... As well as these exercises and many more get yourself a Red Light Therapy panel... It will transform your body and health... If you're in the UK then Block Blue Light and if you're in the US then get PlantinumLED Biomax... Red Light is a game change for muscle joints tissue cells skin Hair, for everything... Combine this with these movements and gente yoga and you'll be an unxeploded bomb...

[@dianacoulson4724]

G'day Dennis... Get yourself a Red Light Therapy panel... Red Light is a game changer for muscle, joints, tissue, cells, hair, skin & much more... Combine this with these simple movements from. Will and some gente yoga and you'll transform your body and health in general... If you're in in the UK then buy a Block Blue Light Panel and if you're in the US then get PlantinumLED Biomax... If your want any more info then reply to this message... By the way i'm not a shifty sales persona, I watch Wills videos for my self, he's really good... Research Red Light... Regards Diana

[@ghazalaroopani8716]

@@dianacoulson4724I would like to know more about red and blue light

[@vincentsaia6545]

Wow. I'm 50+ and have been experiencing pain in my right upper arm and left hip, then I did tbe exercises in this video and now I feel much better. Thanks.

[@annegallagher8284]

Me tool I'm 80.

[@FriendofBill-2005]

70 years old here. Began working out seriously 4 years ago and now workout 6 times a week and love it. 2 days group training, 2 days boot camp and 2 days one-on-one with a trainer. I still have aches and pains, but refuse to become inactive. I went from not being able to squat past 90deg knee flexion, to doing a full asian squat (though I can't stay down there - yet). My one-on-one sessions work on strength but mostly on stability and balance. One of the unexpected benefits is the mental discipline - getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and not giving in to the voice that says "I hate this" - and just experiencing the burn. It spills over into the rest of my life. Having a trainer - whether in group or solo - was a game changer for me. I am saddened when I see "old people" at the supermarket and realize they are my age.

[@annegallagher8284]

Yes. I met a lady after a yoga group. Guessing her as ten years senior to me. She said she her age. She was ten years YOUNGER.

[@tajbarrawat4693]

I am 70 from India and love your video. God bless you.

[@MariaPascualPatrao-re1lz]

Yep, indiam people have the advantage of sitting in the deep asían squatt insted of chairs so they keep their hip, knee and ancle mobility till very avanced aves, my 92 year old mom is indian and has perfect mobility and muscle tone of her legs. Thanks to her insistence that me and my brothers sit at home in the deep asian squatt all of us have very good low body mobility and very good toned legs. 😊

[@hollywebster6844]

This is great! Thanks for always including beginner - medium - advanced methods.

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@krishnaverma3957]

I do all these exercises full squats 12 times from chair or bed 20 squats in 20 seconds lots of your exercises for arthritis and fall prevention i am 80 yearls od

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@karenmauer2381]

HALLELUJAH! YOU GO, FRIEND.. Life is more enjoyable when you can move easily.

[@sharmilajain-oswal1181]

@@HT-Physio amazing 👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@babitapurohit85]

Genuine no nonsense exercise straight to the point thanks

[@halleferrier28]

Bringing the foot in isn’t to bad but I can barely go outward! I’m only 50, looks like I have some work to do! Thanks for the great advice!!

[@HT-Physio]

Practice makes perfect!

[@dionideguzman4306]

Going outward or hip internal rotation has limited range anyway so I won't worry too much about it. Plus it's not really very necessary functionally.

[@JIMKATSANIDIS]

Great advice! I found the exercises beneficial and very helpful! Thank you so much for supporting us in improving our health Will. Keep up the good work! Warm greetings from Melbourne of Australia!👋❤👍

[@colleenrichards5662]

Hello from NSW..

[@JIMKATSANIDIS]

@@colleenrichards5662 Hello Colleen!👋

[@colleenrichards5662]

@@JIMKATSANIDIS 👋

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy to help

[@user-uh6tf6ie5s]

I love your exercises and so does my senior exercise class. Being an RN I appreciate your explanations. I use these to help my class understand why they Must keep moving to live an enjoyable and healthy life. Enjoy your book too. Keep up the good work! Thanks.

[@sandyedwards2681]

Great idea for the hip mobility! I never saw that one before. I already do the others and am adding the hip mobility movement into my regular schedule. Thanks!!

[@lisa1953happy]

Thank you will, you do a great job instructing us oldies but goldies. ❤😊

[@natashahangouts387]

Just ordered the book after a few months watching videos. You have helped my knee cap issues from an old skiing rotational sports injury. I wish I listened earlier. He may be young but please listen to him. I’m mostly a high impact fitness fanatic and this man has levelled my fitness. 😊 I can’t wait to read.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support!

[@angiestojanovski1463]

Thank you for sharing

[@lisadees71]

We are glad these are super easy to follow I appreciate these can be done with my mom as well❤

[@katesmiles4208]

Engaged muscles not usually worked. Felt great. Thanks for the stream

[@ershadahmed9513]

Love your videos. Very well presented. Very useful for older people. May God bless you always for helping older people. Kind Regards ,🙏🙏🙏

[@gardeniainbloom812]

Will I'm gaining stability and strength incorporating some of your exercises - particularly standing to sitting while keeping knees sytaight. I have a long way to go as I'm very weak but this is the best progress I've had in several years. Thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

That's fantastic to hear! Keep up the great work :)

[@margarethenderson3129]

Great presentation - clear and simple so thank you very much, Will! Really enjoyed the 3 stretches and will try them out...

[@kathymiller8171]

THANK YOU- very helpful- will buy our book! Very appreciative for your help in this video

[@bridlewoodyoga]

Thank you for these videos. I teach over 50 yoga and use a lot of your techniques.

[@janinaleedelrio]

Me too I am a yoga teacher and I am turning 60 this year. My seniors are my favourite students and people with chronic pain (like me too) 🇵🇦🇨🇦💜🙏🏽

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear I'm happy I can be of help!

[@1hawaii21]

I love these exercises. I have a mix of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. I have had one knee replaced and will need the other. I do as much as I can. I am very active.

[@ellakouzmenko4240]

Lovely presentation, thanks a lot - will do those in the kitchen during the day. Very helpful

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Very helpful. Thank-you, Will.

[@pollybish2988]

Such good advice! I am going to start doing them daily right away! Thanks!

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@ingridbashor9975]

Thank you for showing the importance of those 3 daily movements.

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome

[@veronicafenix9670]

Yes, indeed! These 3 exercises are most helpful for me! Carry on! ❤

[@lisa1953happy]

The exercises for bursitis have helped a lot. And thank you for the tip of not crossing the legs!

[@user-st7tu2xb5j]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on these particular movements , they will be very helpful to me, I will add them to my stretches. In The mornings 😮❤, many Blessings to you...

[@normancoutts]

Helpful. I needed this. Thanks.

[@gloriathompson423]

i love your book and these videos. grateful for your time and knowledge

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your support!

[@thelmavillaruz2009]

Thanks will for your teaching

[@davidhoff5589]

Thanks again Will. You have an amazing ability to explain these simple exercises clearly. Your inserted diagrams make it all so clear, without being too wordy, so much better than many well-meaning contributors and so practical for us oldies. Thank you! 🙂

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback - I am often trying out new ways to present my work and it's great to hear what people find useful so that I can continue to implement it! Have a great day :)

[@BENDRE49]

Thanks. Will follow your advice

[@goukux5908]

Thank you. I’m 61, can do most of it but fond some issues. Definitely good stuff to work on. As a side note this year I’m working through some injuries that I did to myself by doing not age appropriate exercise. It’s finally occurred to me I’m not 30 anymore and I have to retool my fitness routine.

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you a smooth recovery from your injuries and all the best in the new year!

[@22nedzer]

You are a great help . I follow your exercises daily as recommended by you😋

[@innerwestie1446]

Just LOVE these videos. So clear and just generous.

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear thank you!

[@arz9163]

Great video. Thank you. And you’re very easy to look at ☺️

[@Nighthawk799]

Excellent advise!!❤

[@jablot5054]

Just found your channel,doing the hip rotation and shoulders as ive arthritis, years of keeping fit in the gym taking there toll !

[@veradegernier2622]

Th as no you sooooo very much for your kindness in sharing your knowledge. Will start immediately

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help - wishing you all the best!

[@alegramonticelli6038]

Thank you very much! Especially the last exercise is really good

[@roz8723]

Thank you, going to give these a go.

[@lipika284]

Excellent remedies doc keep going braveheart

[@gideonshaham3412]

Just love your presentation. Am going to try them daily, and see what happens...

[@emiliabre]

Thank you so much. Perfect advice for my current circumstances. WiIll check the book. Greetings from Sydney.

[@subman719]

So glad I just stumbled upon your channel, Will! I’m 53, just had a right knee replacement 2 years ago and now I need right shoulder surgery. Since my right shoulder is currently damaged, I’m limited as to what exercises I can do, but once I get my shoulder repaired, I’m looking forward to putting your exercises to work to hopefully regain full mobility again! Thanks!

[@markj3517]

I just had this video pop up also. I will do the exercises as they seem simple and effective. I injured my right shoulder rotator cuff to the point I could barely tuck in my shirt at my back on that side, or lift my arm much above waist height. I was fortunate to be given the name of an ex NHS physiotherapist who had her own treatment room at home. She warmed my shoulder with a heavy warmed folded canvas sheet, massaged my entire upper back, then slowly and gently put my shoulder through its complete range of motion. Something I had been unable to do since I injured the rotator cuff in a fall some weeks before. I visited her three times in total, doing the exercises she gave me between visits, and was left with a shoulder that was pretty much as good as before the fall. I was 59 at the time, 65 now and do some stretches, when I remember 🙄, but will try to do more, and include the ones in this video. I have the exercise sheet she gave me put away somewhere, but remember some which were very simple ones raising a small bottle of water to the side, standing, and upwards when lying on my front. My shoulder has a tiny click I feel when fully raising my arm, but no pain. The money I spent visiting the physiotherapist was much less than you might spend on old banger car repairs, so well worth it to avoid a long wait to get to see an actual NHS physiotherapist 😕😊. Anyone looking online will see how incredibly complex a shoulder joint is, so the real surprise for me is they work at all. Arthritis or wear and tear are of course different from injuries, but hopefully surgery can be avoided if at all possible. 👍🏻

[@subman719]

@@markj3517 … I’m very glad to hear that you’re getting great results from your physical therapy. I wish that’s all I needed but unfortunately I have a spur on my shoulder bone which grew so large that it severed all my tendons and they’re retracted now. I’m scheduled for surgery a month from now to have everything repaired, then I will have six months of physical therapy ahead of me. Doctor said it will be about a year before I’m fully recovered. This all stemmed from dislocating my shoulder when I was 12 and going 42 years with a torn rotator cuff and labrum. Everything was weakened over the years and finally snapped. I’m looking forward to getting the usage of my arm back that I’ve been missing for so long.

[@margaretlouis5172]

Again, Mr Harlow, dooable exercises with tremendous benefits to maintaining fitness mobility in seniors.

[@touchthewinderestu3597]

Thank you ! that was so helpful !!

[@debbiestallard694]

Just purchased your book on Amazon. I love the way you explain the movement in these videos ❤. I would like to see moire for those with osteoporosis osteoporosis

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your support!

[@silviabarellini6041]

This video is absolutely great

[@momiller7]

thk you for clear visuals and kind compassion, mo from ca

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help!

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

Thanks again 👍 Great video!!!

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome

[@az.clipart]

Phantastic! Thank you so much!!

[@shaileshkarmacharya]

Thank you Will for very useful tips and exercises. I am 56 and glad that I am keeping up with these exercise.

[@shahrookherani870]

Much appreciation kind sir for your time and guidance.

[@HT-Physio]

Very pleased I can be of help!

[@smilin4801]

Great stuff-thank you!

[@janinaleedelrio]

Hi Will, great video as always. I was wondering if you have a video, or make one, for over 50 people with hypermobility spectrum disorder. Thank you so much 🇵🇦🇨🇦💜🙏🏽

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your comment - I will add it to my list of future videos!

[@richardfweeler2939]

I would like to congratulate you on what are fantastic concise videos, simple not overbearing , and achievable. I like that you keep it to three exercises, and break them down , also allowing for people who are more debilitated than others ......How refreshing completely different for all the other exercise videos wonderful. thank you

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me! I aim to offer practical and manageable suggestions which can offer some real benefit for people - so it's great to know that I'm achieving that goal!

[@bellab4797]

Appreciating the eye candy Will! 😉 Thankyou.

[@sandramuis7430]

Thank you for the great info! 👍

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@christinegradymiller1719]

Thank you, good channel!

[@samanthathompson9812]

My knee hurts just watching the first one. 😩

[@peggy2429]

Same, I wish I could do this

[@judyperkins4509]

I am on to it

[@annegallagher8284]

Will's 'pillow under knee pressing one knee into pillow' instantly improved my clicking knees.

[@anaguadarramayl4180]

dear, our bodies are so amazing! just keep trying, without hurting yourself, 5milimiters at a time, you will see how persistance will transform your life!!

[@christinalucas246]

Great video as always Will ❤

[@jamesdelap4085]

Great attitude!

[@user-ee6cd3px9h]

I recently had my third back surgery, but feel like I am going backwards. I can walk with my dog and have over 6700 steps -- a lot for a 77-year-old lady on a cane walking a puppy. My surgeon told me I would most likely have bursitis at some time after the surgery and may need to see my pain management doctor. Well bursitis has reared its ugly head a year and a half after surgery. I had many weeks of physical therapy and I see from your video for me I should have been doing the clam and the long lever especially with a pillow, This is much easier with the pillow. Enjoyed your video very much.

[@lucillachan1712]

Thank you ,will try everyday.👍👍👍💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤️

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best!

[@suchitrarathore2091]

And I am going to place order for your book from Amazon. Will be very informative and useful for us.👍

[@noziphomngoma469]

I will do it thnx❤

[@wandabrady2178]

Enjoyed this video great exercises thank you Will!

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@user-rk4yw7hr6t]

Perfection !! Can't thank you enough for this👍You're a gem💎💥🙏

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much!

[@DarrenMalone253]

The squats are awesome. The best thing for us computer sitting down guys. 🤙

[@kmk1945]

Thanks for information

[@grant3470]

Just subscribed Will, looking forward to doing the exercises.

[@mikereed7682]

I am not sure of the clients that he sees. Based on the exercises and suggestions it seems like people that have been doing nothing for years. I squat, overhead press and deadlift every week and these are all done heavy. Of course I do other things, but there is always the big 3-4 exercises. I am 59 and still move weights that I was doing 15-20 years ago and have been lifting since my teens. Don’t stop…don’t lose it.

[@annegallagher8284]

YOU ARE ONLYL 59 SO DON'T TAKE STEROIDS. YOU HAVE TIME TO KEEP ALL YOUR BODY PARTS HEALTHY. CHAMPION MEN SHRINK THEIR BEST BITS SO TAKE CARE.

[@mikereed7682]

@@annegallagher8284 never took steroids, i'm not even on TRT. So something is working right for me.

[@bratsdelight]

59 is no age😂

[@annegallagher8284]

Life changing video. Wonderful. Thanks Will!

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased it was helpful!

[@orangetara4268]

I agree these movements are daily essentials. I incorporate them in specific yoga poses that do just that 🙏

[@quin923]

Great help, thanks 🙏🏻

[@mswondr]

Excellent 😊

[@josephposada1830]

Excellent video, Have you any movements for fixing the chest muscles?

[@jettmanas]

Good to know. Turned 50 some months back & have had partial feet numbness, tension in the neck & a bit of other nerve damage from injuries. Tried chiro. Managed to do all three carefully. Though the 3rd one's tough to turn the leg outwards. Popular vid.

[@annegallagher8284]

I have numb toes too. I now dig them down and wriggle my toes as I walk but not got feeling back yet.

[@jettmanas]

@@annegallagher8284 Sorry to hear. Yeah, not having insurance or a doctor's been tricky for me.

[@maryclare7405]

Wonderful! Thank you! I have osteoporosis in my spine and have been doing exercises daily after seeing a PT. She specializes in PT for osteoporosis. I have an almost constant tingle in my mid back and teach online so wonder if that’s related. I’m a 66yr old small woman. I’d say I’m very fit with the exception of my spine. Also taking collagen powder in my coffee daily :) Thank you!

[@Gynecologist.obstetricians]

Thank you

[@user-pu9vk5dr3s]

Thank you Sir, I like yr lessons and practise them. I am a Singaporean Chinese coming to 80 yrs, still golfing and go deep sea fishing. I also practise Tai Chi/Qiqong daily helps to stabilise myself with good balance and normalise my BP. Complementary to yr lessons. Once again, thank you

[@HT-Physio]

Great to hear my videos have been helpful - keep up the great work, it sounds like you're taking great steps to stay active and healthy!

[@myrawright282]

Thank you!!!

[@elizabethmccomie-paul1984]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@dianatousant9481]

Excellent! Thank you! These I can do!

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear!

[@sangokipozi4611]

Thankyou🙏🏾

[@adonismohtar]

Thank you ❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼👑

[@marilynsmith5391]

thank you

[@1956MAT]

Found you through a friend. Awesome!!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much!

[@ftseng1]

I like the last tip which is on the neck rotation - been doing these in the hope of relieving neck pain and stiffness but experienced giddiness and those clicking and cracking sounds you described while doing so....will gladly stop these in my routine and stick to those other neck movements you approved of

[@HT-Physio]

I'm glad my video was able to offer you safer alternatives!

[@ceis8667]

Just ordered your book !!!

[@GeorgieMac-gh5lc]

Hi Will, your videos are amazing..thank you so much..any chance that when demonstrating the exercises, you could include some advice as to whether the exercises are suitable for someone with osteoporosis and how the exercises could be perhaps modified for an osteoporosis suffer...you are so informative. 😊 Mir

[@zsofiasemjen4017]

Thanks a lot

[@soumaasma348]

Thank you very much,very helpful video ,can you please tell.some exercises that can be done while sitting on a chair too for people who can't stand too long due to some problem .Thank you 🙏

[@sthetatos]

Great work. Many thanks. Greetings from Brazil.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you - greetings from England!

[@nyalimuir4103]

Thanks - excellent content - brilliantly communicated and shown. Appreciate the lack of music, which can be distracting.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback!

[@nyalimuir4103]

@HT-Physio the exercises were simple and worthwhile doing. My current abilities are good, and not withstanding, found exercises could challenge them further 🙏