Do These 3 Things BEFORE You Exercise! (Ages 50+)

[@JIMKATSANIDIS]

Excellent video! I very much appreciate your videos Will. You are clear, concise, well spoken, you present yourself professionally, and you explain the “why” behind everything. Thank you!🙌❤👍

[@lisanash6633]

Very thankful for this young man… very knowledgeable and easy to understand! I tried the boron( one supplement he suggested for painful knees); THANK YOU! it has helped so much, even after only a few doses. May God bless you as you are blessing many with your care and recommendations!

[@petervangelderen6360]

I agree

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much! It's great to receive such positive feedback and I really appreciate it!

[@HT-Physio]

@@lisanash6633 that's great to hear! Thank you so much for letting me know I always appreciate the feedback!

[@MrHimfromthere]

Well said, these videos are excellent, outstanding work.

[@6360carolyn]

I’m in Canada and just found your site. I’m turning 80 this summer and I had a stroke seven years ago. I’ve made a remarkable recovery thank goodness, but I’m always looking for tips for keeping myself safe and healthy. Thanks for an amazing site that is geared to the over seventies.🇨🇦

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear about your stroke but I'm so pleased you've had a great recovery - it's always important to protect our health and safety and I hope my work can be of use!

[@surveysy7561]

Have a long life

[@carmenross1077]

Hi I had a TIA 5 yrs ago ,exercise helps a lot doesn’t it, and diet. So what kind of stroke did you have? Just curious, I’m in my 70. Thanks

[@carmenross1077]

I have a classmate that had a stroke but she doesn’t seemed to want to talk about it. Sometimes I feel that we can learn from each other.

[@katelawlor9610]

I'm 58 and have started going to the gym again after an almost 5yr hiatus. Stopped for a while when I tore my rotator cuff tendon. I was running regularly up to last July when I fell down the stairs in work and sprained both ankles. I'm fully recovered now (have been for a while tbh but got lazy) . After various injuries & some back issues I really want to pay attention to injury prevention. These videos are so great. It's like having a physio therapist in my pocket without having to pay €100 an hour! Absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much young man 😊

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so sorry to hear about your injury that sounds really nasty but I'm glad to hear you have recovered well - but I absolutely agree, it's important to lay as many foundations as possible to support prevention and to help with recovery in case we do get hurt!

[@gladysma308]

2:40 exercise shoulder and wrist 5:33 ankles [question- would it hurt the knee joints?] 8:35 Hip abduction (for back pain), (NB: pull tummy in, squeeze glutes)

[@BOOMNERD51]

Just ordered your book! Discovered you this morning with 50+ bad advice. I'm 73 and rehabbing from about 3 years weight loss and absence from gym due to Covid lockdown, unmasked folks after gym reopened, and bad "take it easy" advice after 60s. At 46 I switched from summer tennis, jogging swimming fitness, to year 'round gym concentrating on strength training mostly Cybex type machines, which isolated muscles worked, ie. tripceps, biceps, hamstring, quadriceps, leg presses, hip abuctor and adductor, machines. At same time another gym took over management took over, leaving only my two favorite machines, seated hamstring curl, pullup and dip machine (where you artificially lower your weight with counterweights) for feeling like a 10 yr old again, but actually exercising lots if upper body muscles. Since age 55 I've lost about 23 pounds, much of it muscle since 2021 shutdown when I turned 70. Slowly eating better, increasing daily activity ratio, limiting on-line scrolling on a couch, etc. Thanks for happening here as I seriously begin to build back my strength!

[@jsw060943]

Brilliant video! You hit my three trouble areas: shoulders, ankles, glute/hips. I turned 70 this year, and although I have lived a very active life (judo, running, biking, weight training) these areas seem to have gone out of warranty. I will continue to use these three exercises to prevent further injury. Thanks so much!

[@HT-Physio]

I hope the exercises prove beneficial for you - wishing you all the very best :)

[@amykrygsman9080]

Sharing a handy note here but really good video to watch! 1. Activate your rotator cuff to prevent shoulder injury 2. Improve dorsiflexion- ankle mobility 3. Activate the glutes - hip abduction -relieves back pain

[@cleonapatterson6112]

Thank you for taking the time to fully explain these exercises and the common problems that can be avoided using them. Your excellent free advice is much appreciated.

[@geez-hd6dn]

Thanks Will. I’m 70 and a long term weight trainer. I have had problems in the past with rotator cuff but wasn’t sure how to warm up this area before workout. This video was great and I shall now do this exercise before chest and shoulder training. 👍

[@DennisNowland]

I'm 70 now and quite active and I really appreciate your advice. Thanks .

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@Melia-77]

Thanks Will! I truly appreciate the attention to the finer points of how to safely executing these exercises.

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely - safety is key!

[@vijayakumarp7593]

Dear Will Recently came across your site. I am 79 , get inspired by your simple,safe and effective exercises routines you are demonstrating. I find these are priceless and i follow them regularly. Have subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@pambain9415]

Excellent lesson in doing a warmup.

[@philr182]

67, been consistently working out since 1972.

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@MetalMaineiac]

Great info thank you... Just turned 50 and have not paid enough attention to warming up proper. Let's get after it fellas.

[@stevensnow4112]

Thank you for these tips. I am 76 and use the rowing machine for about 10 minutes as my warm up. After watching this I will pay a little more attention to the rotator cuff as well.

[@jimnagel5611]

I JUST PASSED 50 BUT HERE IS WHAT I DO -- AT LEAST 8 MINUTES ON THE TREADMILL SWINGING MY ARMS A BIT & STRETCHING -- ABOUT 15-20 PUSHUPS ON THE KITCHEN SINK -- SO NOT REAL STRENUOUS -- APPROX 15 SQUAT AT THE SAME KITCHEN SINK -- THEN GET BACK ON THE TREADMILL FOR ANOTHER 3 MINUTES AT A ONE CLICK HIGHER SPEED -- AND DUMPED ALL THE WEIGHTS EXCEPT FOR SEVERAL SETS OF DUMBELLS -- 3LB 5LB 10 LB 15 LB 20 LB -- ALL COLLECTED OVER THE YEARS -- THEN GET ON THE TOTAL GYM -- STAMINA & ENDURANCE ARE JUST FINE -- PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF STRENGTH -- GAVE UP THE HEAVY WEIGHTS COMPLETELY -- NO NAGGING INJURIES AT ALL

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

Great recommendations Will!! I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet and these are safe and easy to do. Thanks again 👍

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help!

[@tamelawade3382]

Just ordered you book from Amazon. I believe you cover everything I'm interested in quite well on You Tube but I'm looking forward to receiving my copy because I believe the content will be even more amazing. Thank you for taking the time to put out great videos!

[@Pedro2706]

excellent and on point-I'm in my 60's and a lifelong sports participant. Had lower back surgery in my late 40's,currently have a tear in my rotator cuff so great advice.the other killer is knees-cartilage/meniscus....the joys of getting old!!!

[@markgilder9990]

Hi Will. I’m 63 and reasonably fit, but I have found your videos really helpful. The exercises are easy to follow and to do. Thank you, and I have subscribed.

[@bushramanna9002]

Excellent and much needed videos. Thank you Will for caring about the 50+

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of help!

[@roig8578]

Awesome. I will be doing this tomorrow morning and from now on. I am in my early 60's so I have to be careful not to get injured. I will take a look at your book.

[@agustinpozo5454]

Thank you Will, recently I run into your video exercises, and really appreciate your approach and information. I’m a seventy eight year old small frame guy, that has been in pretty good shape all my life, but now my interest is in keeping healthy, Thank you so much.

[@HT-Physio]

Great to hear you've been enjoying my videos - keeping healthy is an incredibly important goal, so it's great to hear that you're really motivated to protect your health - I hope my videos can compliment your efforts - wishing you all the best :)

[@theresematthews5705]

What exercises that you can do on stairs for mid age woman and has scoliosis?

[@antoinettewebb3774]

Love your videos. Not complicated exercises at all. Thanks so much.

[@ingridbashor9975]

Those 3 advice are great. Thanks, Will!

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@lorishumate]

Thank you for the glute activator, back protector!

[@rc24888]

Will, you are a major Dude, really appreciate your time and wisdom 🎉🎉 Richard

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much!

[@lensofgrace3976]

I got your book. There are not many workouts for seniors. Thanks for thinking of us!

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help!

[@frannyl8865]

Great video as always! A couple questions - is that last movement safe for someone with hip bursitis? And next…. Do you have any videos focusing on warmups and stretches and cool-downs for pickleball players? TIA😊

[@bridgettquinlan3249]

Thank you Will. I appreciate your time and instruction. You give very clear directions and reasons for needing these exercises. 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help!

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

This is great advice for anyone over 35…. Thx for sharing

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely it can be of help for all ages!

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

I'm 73, and can use all the help I can GET!

[@MrRezillo]

What a terrific vid! Incredibly helpful; thank you so much. I'm a 79 year-old guy with an old rotator cuff injury that has nevet quite healed; ditto pes anserine in my left knee. I'm going to start following your recommendations here; wish I'd know about them years ago. By the way, I'm reading your book now; it's chock full of great advice for oldsters like myself. Thanks for all your hard work in making these vids; they're all incredibly helpful. Best of luck to you.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your support and I'm so glad you are finding my book helpful I always appreciate the feedback! Wishing you all the best

[@sugarplumfairy420]

Fabulous video! I really needed to see this right now. Extremely well presented and informative. You have a lovely manner and way of speaking to people, as well as being highly professional and exceptional at your profession. Thank you so much. Keep going, you are the best.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased my video came at the right time - thank you for your kind words, I'm so pleased the video was helpful :)

[@TrueBlade-1889]

At my age, young man, I always warm up by having a little nap. Once I rise from my slumber, I need a nice cup of Yorkshire tea so I can try and remember where the hell I am ! If I manage to ascertain this, which is NOT always a given, I think to myself: "I must do some some exercise -- I'll start tomorrow... " And then... it all starts again -- until it doesn't 😮 😊 Anyhow, thanks for your advice -- I'm going back to looking at young ladies, in various states of undress, exercising ... 🎉

[@robertjohnston8876]

One more great video Many thanks from Canada, Am enjoying your book

[@tastyredsauce]

These seem like perfect warm up exercises for all ages. Thank you!

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely!

[@tyronemorina4306]

I just found your u tube channel I'm 73 and just got bands looking for the right instructions I find you very helpful. Thank you and God bless you 🙏🏾 nosale

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased my videos came at the right time - wishing you all the best with your new bands :)

[@bhami]

Absent a resistance band, it seems like you could do an isometric version of the rotator cuff warmup, using the other hand/arm for resistance.

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

It's not quite the same, but you can just hold a full water bottle. Then you won't risk affecting your shoulder alignment.

[@brunodanner7777]

The first thing I always do is rope flow. Anywhere from a few minutes to 10-15 minutes. This is no gimmick! It is the best movement style I have ever practiced.

[@b.bgs2036]

I’m glad I found your site. Exactly what I need. Thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear - I'm pleased you came across my channel!

[@MazenWonders]

Important video. Clear and comprehensive explanation of the benefit and proper execution of each warm up.

[@HT-Physio]

Pleased my video could offer some useful information!

[@michellevervaeke420]

Brilliantly done. Very informative. Buying your book now!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@80808O]

What a wonderful young man.

[@JensGraikowski]

Nice one! I'm 56 now and have just started lifting weights again-something I used to do religiously in my younger days. No injuries yet, thank [insert your preferred deity], but this channel will definitely come in handy to help prevent them in the future. Thanks for your work! 🙏🏼😎

[@lakshiabeyasekera2909]

Great . Very professional. Very precise. Thank u Will.

[@carolscott2076]

Excellent video. Clear & concise instructions. Thank you .

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@a9966]

Do you have any follow along workouts? I love your videos. They are helpful. I'm 66 year female who started working out at the gym last year.

[@jettmanas]

I don't do much of a workout (too risky- recovering from injuries), it's at home, don't have a doctor & I don't have that strap thing in the first one. But I can try 10 of the ankle flex thing. I've had increased numbness in the feet for weeks. Maybe I can get the 3rd thanks to a closet mirror I can look at to see if I'm doing it right. Popular vid. Congrats.

[@masy5495]

could you recommend some exercises for hip flexor pain , please . I like your style

[@1brigalow]

64 and still playing touch rugby. What’s a good warmup to protect the hammies while sprinting ?

[@NotMolly-jf2rh]

I have a huge problem separating my legs. That hard ligament (or whatever it is) that goes from crotch to leg is a hard stop at about a 40° angle. Forward and back, no problem or limits. But apart sideways, no range. Please address this someday. I'm 60. Thanks for this channel!

[@mahanly]

Great tips. I am 7u0 and play squash. Will include these exercises to my warmup.

[@carmenross1077]

Good to know , how about the Pilate is this applicable ? Thanks Mr. Will

[@doreenspach9847]

So impressed with your videos and age appropriate workouts, I just purchased your book! Thank you for your dedication to "over 50" workouts!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your support - I hope my content has been helpful!

[@raquellopez112]

Likelihood,risks, mobile, glutes; your vocabulary enhances my English besides motivating us to take care of ourselves at this stage of our lives.❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear!

[@accidentalmigrant]

thank you, very helpful and concise.

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@KathyM-e1x]

Thank you Will exactly what I was looking for! Appreciate your clear instructions.

[@bumbleguppy]

I immediately got my resistance band and tried the rotator cuff warm up and it was great, adding to my daily routine! wish I had known before as I have very stiff and painful shoulders but that exercise was pretty solid and gentle for them so this will be great. Thanks Will

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear - I'm happy I could help!

[@jackhanrahan1628]

Your a considerate man thanks

[@NirmalaU-s9t]

Thankyou for sharing.🎉

[@reginaldtaylor4980]

1. Rotate rotor cuff slowly with light resistance band 8-12 reps? 2. Lift leg bend at 90 degree and lean forward 30 reps. 3. Activate glutes by lie on side lean forward slightly raise leg up & backwards & then back down, more aggressive you can rotate leg in the air before returning down.

[@rramach9091]

Thank you

[@doriswlongAgoandfarAway]

Going to give it a try.

[@iainmackenzieUK]

Very helpful - once again! Thank you

[@kr9169]

This is great information but i am 56 and not sure how i contracted "frozen shoulder" over the course of healing from bunion foot surgery with arthrodesis last march 2023 that included no standing or weight-bearing for 2 months post surgery... I also had a problem with my hip that I didn't realize it was as bad as it was until after I went in and got an MRI once i was no longer scooter bound and found i needed my left hip replaced from a labral tear and extreme arthritis. I thought I had just hurt my rotator cuff during trying to workouts too much too soon too quick trying to do something that I could do when I was so physically fit and active prior to finding out how bad both my foot and my hip were. I had a cortisone shot which lasted about 3 months but now it's worse off and I'm healing from the hip just fine and my foot is okay I do have to have the hardware removed because it bothers me but now I don't know what to do about my shoulder and how to fix it I do the exercises but it seems like every time I do them it hurts worse than when I don't do them. I have read so many different conflicting articles and thoughts and people's recount of how they went about fixing this situation with my shoulder do I do strength training do I not do strength training do I do stretching and maybe I'm doing too much stretching it's so frustrating I also don't know how to even begin trying to start getting back to the fitness level I was before with all my new parts but the shoulder is the worst out of all of them. Are you able to recommend what I should do as far as my next steps or what type of physiotherapist I should see for all 3? On top of that I have a brand new dr as my previous pcp left and moved away. So I don't know if my new doctor could even assist me. Im a tricky situation but not fonding the right remedy or who can help. That understands all 3 parts in combination. Because what is helpful for one isn't working for another body part. And I don't want to risk reinjuring anything too soon. Or ruin the replacement partsso yo speak. I need to move. Im an athletic person my whole life starting back at ground zero. I cannot watch another video or read another article Everything is different from the others. 😢

[@jacksseawheeze2911]

You don’t contract frozen shoulder, it’s hormonal, one of the many menopause symptoms. Get to a physio asap, if you don’t it will take a lot longer to recover (I’m speaking from experience).

[@Grandma_Ma]

I am 78 in a-few weeks and I can only do 1 of each !😢But can walk a mile,jump,jog ,lift and pull but exercise seems painful and difficult 😮All my joints seem loose and arthritic.But grateful for the help from Jesus!

[@sophieamirian6726]

FANTASTIC VIDEO ❤ I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR PURE CARE AND KNOWLEDGE ❤ I DIDN'T KNOW THAT ABOUT SHOULDER MUSCLES ❤ THANKS A WORLD WILL ❤

[@HT-Physio]

So happy to be of help! Wishing you all the best :)

[@cat-tzu1234]

Helpful. Thank you. One question: in the ankle exercise, is it okay if the knee goes forward beyond the toes?

[@micumatrix]

Subscribed. Good work 👍🏻

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for subscribing :)

[@polystormstudio]

I just tried the first one without a resistance band and my shoulder hurt! I get the same thing when I try the dumbbell military press.

[@jacksseawheeze2911]

You probably don’t have the ROM through your shoulder joint to be performing a military press with good form.

[@polystormstudio]

@@jacksseawheeze2911 obviously

[@girishvartak5589]

Dear Sir, can the first exercise be done with the cable pulley weights. If yes, could you please show it to us

[@errollfinn6407]

Certainly useful for 50+ who starts doing exercises in gym. The key is as always: do warm-up!

[@donnadwarika6370]

Thank you for your videos always helpful.This one very simple n needed.Awesome always😂Thank you.

[@SteveFields-tm9je]

THANKS 😊

[@flyingsnow00]

Q : when warming up the ankles, the thigh should be parallel to the ground? ...Which depends on the height of the chair, compared to the length of one's leg...

[@RobertWetzler]

Excellent advice for older folks like me (I'm 92 and still carrying on on my own.) I have your book and would like to get that exercise video you talked about. How do I get it?

[@_Cryptotruth_]

Almost a synergistic moment for me. I stopped working out about a year ago because I injured my rotator cuff and resolved to let it heal. But every time I would say to myself, “okay, shoulder feels back to normal, time to get back in shape”. Within a day or 2 my shoulder would start hurting again. So I just shrugged & told myself “must be getting too old to work out”! Which was fine because I didn’t really want to work out anyway! Now I have no excuse! I do it because I have to, not because I want to! I’ll try these warm ups to see if it helps! If it does & anyone wants to hear an update just post a response & I’ll check in once I have something to report. I’m 77 & in good health, just hate working out!!! Just sayin..

[@glohora]

I tried to do the ankle mobility stretch with the chair, but it put pressure on the side of my knees. Is that normal ? Thank you for your amazing videos! 😊

[@nicholas8479]

Thank you. I don't understand bracing your core. I thought you were supposed to brace your stomach as though somebody was going to hit you in the gut. So the last thing you would do is suck in your gut, if anything you would stick out your gut.

[@radicalselfie]

I so appreciate you!!!

[@allegrafini2526]

Your video is body saving.❤ This will be my new pregym workout. Is this the same for a pre lap swim workout? Thanks I REALLY APPRECIATE your program.

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

Thank you very much. Subscribed.

[@wandabrady2178]

Thank you for sharing!

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@janetmason9621]

Thanks really enjoyed as always Very useful information

[@yeutleng]

Excellent video! I have a question regarding the second warm up. I am not tall and so when I place my feet on the chair I don’t get a 90 deg. My knees point up and I get low grade pain when I do the warm up. Any advice?

[@jandkhilbert]

I just ordered your book! I am looking forward to learning more 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your support I hope you enjoy it!

[@anitacovey4685]

Excellent video! Thank you so much

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@ReynaldAdolphe]

Wow. This video was for me. messed up my shoulder doing pullups without warming up. Now according to MRI, small muscle is torn in my shoulder. Scheduled to see a orthopedic doctor but any advice mean while?

[@danielstimpson707]

Is there standing variation for glute activation? (I want to use before a round of golf) TIA

[@tonyhayes4980]

Excellent presentation

[@robertjohnston8876]

Another great video 🇨🇦

[@nicademus8733]

Question: for the rotator cuff you recommended stepping on the band with the opposite side, but why exactly? What would be the difference using the same side?

[@ybaggi]

Serious question now: I hate warming up. It is the main readon for NOT working out when I think I have to warm up. Can I do this during the day when taking a break from the computer? Or in the morning? How long does the priming stay...primed?

[@andrewchisholm3665]

Thanks for this. I am very partially sighted and use a white cane 🦯 to get around and the vibration from the uneven pavements goes through the cane straight to my shoulders.

[@za.307]

Great video. Question though, why not banded clams for glute activation? Is the abductor activation superior?.

[@danabrahams7892]

great stuff once again

[@susanmcghee7592]

Hi - thank u for this video. Can I ask a question? My workouts are split into legs and arms exercises. I always start with arms n finish with legs Hopefully this doesn’t sound like a stupid question, I assume I would do the arm warm up, perform the arm exercises, then do the leg and glute warm up then perform the leg exercises? Or would u recommend doing all 3 warm up exercises and then perform my routine?

[@robinw8731]

Thanks very much for these excellent videos. Is there any reason why I can't do the rotator cuff warm up against an open door frame doing the same movement with a light weight? I find bands difficult to control.

[@vox95831]

Very good advice. Wll include iin my routine.

[@carloscamarena5617]

Thank you Sir!👍💪

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!