How to get down to and up from the floor | Seniors, beginners

[@carolmiller2683]

Aiko did great. This is helpful. I will practice. Like a lot of people , I have hip and knee issues. I had a bad fall a few months ago and could not get up from the floor....despite trying a variety of different ways. Having some options and practicing them in advance is a plan. There isn't always someone around to pick you up off the floor!

[@yes2next]

So happy it's helpful. Love your spirit to be prepared by practicing!

[@beebeemere]

This is so relevant that I can't believe you made it to help. I'm octogenarian and in good condition, but getting up from the floor is arduous, and I fear that I might fall and not be able to rescue myself. Thanks.

[@yes2next]

We are so happy it's helpful. Love that you are staying active in your 80s. Keep up the great work!

[@patriciasmith364]

I really need help with getting up from the floor. This ❤️video is right on time for my husband and me.

[@yes2next]

So happy to hear it! ❤️

[@danbev8542]

The two of you are wonderful! Thanks for all your excellent videos!

[@yes2next]

Thank you! So nice of you to say so! Happy you enjoy the workouts! 👏 Keep up your good work and keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@daphneseath8656]

After having you everyday for a week I’m so glad to have you back.Thanking you for this video.it is so very important to be able to know how to get up. Fortunately for me I was able to get up after a rather bad fall five years ago, it would have been a long time till I was found.

[@yes2next]

Hi there! Aww, you are so sweet. You can still see us everyday by popping on one of our other videos! 😊 I'm glad to hear you were able to get up after a bad fall. Practicing how to get up from the floor and doing exercises that help prevent falls are good to do -- this includes balance, core, upper body and lower body work. We invite you to check out our blog post on preventing falls: yes2next.com/fitness-joy/how-to-prevent-falls

[@joannkaneko2707]

Definitely need this since watching the grandkids

[@yes2next]

We understand! Glad you like the workout and pleased it can help you watching your grandkids! 👏 Nice of you to watch them! Keep moving with us! ❤️

[@senenvivero1943]

Thank you for this excellent video, enormously useful for seniors! I haven't seen anything like it. I had been trying for some time to use a pillow to get up from the floor, but did it rather clumsily and maybe not safely. The way you break down the whole process in steps and explain how to use your stronger leg and arm is great. Now I will be able to do floor exercises again! (I am 78 y.o.) I was afraid to hurt my weaker knee but with practice I think I will manage all right. - Grace

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it and also that it has helped you! As a young 78yo it's terrific that you are exercising and doing it wisely and safely too! Getting up and down from the floor is not easy for many (seniors and non-seniors)! You are showing that "age is only a number!" Nice work! Keep it going and keep moving with us! See you soon! Happy New Year to you! ❤️

[@rlbcmarshall2384]

Terrific video! I wish that I had seen this earlier when I had knee replacement. It's been a year and I still have trouble getting down to the floor -- That was UNTIL I saw your video! Now I can get down to the floor much much better! I also appreciated the tip on how to get up from the floor from a flat position. That tip was very much appreciated! You guys are great!

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Happy to know we could help and also that you are feeling better! Also nice to know you are able to get down and up from the floor better too! Keep it going and moving with us! Love ❤️ having your company!

[@marybethabordo1911]

Wow! A no pain way to get to the floor! This makes me so happy! Off to the c "Core on the Floor" video! Watch out World, Silver Vixen in progress!

[@yes2next]

Go, Silver Vixen, go! Glad this is helpful!

[@jmdl]

Brilliant! I often bypass floor exercises because of one knee, but I will try these tips. Glad you're posting again - missed you three!

[@yes2next]

So nice to hear from you. I hope they're helpful. Thank you so much!

[@sharoncarron571]

I'm give companion care to a senior, and I look forward to trying this exercise with her!

[@yes2next]

Thank you! That's a good idea! Very thoughtful of you to think of your companion! 👏 Getting up and down from the floor is doable if done properly! Hope the workout will help. Keep it going and keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@user-lq3te2zb8g]

Such a important thing for people to be able to do. This gives a really good strategy. So helpful.

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Keep moving with us!

[@flowerboswachter1242]

You made me very happy with this video. Thank you so much.

[@yes2next]

Thank you! So happy we made you happy! If you are happy, we are happy! Keep moving with us! ❤️

[@Yzyxdolorza]

Thanks for this much needed video! I've just spent 2 weeks on the 10 minute beginner walk videos and wish there was a 15 minute one to help ease the step up to 20 minutes. The dance one is a bit fast for me at this point... These videos have been a real life saver after a year of suffering from long covid!

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Keep it going! you are getting stronger with each workout! Slow the pace down if it is too fast and little by little your body will start picking up the pace! Proud of your efforts and hope you keep moving with us too! 👏

[@pushpalathashetty71]

Your video was like god sent was suffering from knee pain and found it hard to sit down God bless u both

[@yes2next]

We are so happy we can help you. Wishing you good health and strength!

[@DanutaNetherwood]

Thank you for adding this video, so helpful!

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! Always good to have info that helps you to be safe! 👏 Keep it going and keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@anuradhab4481]

Such wonderful, precise, clear instructions.... ❤️ Am going to save this for use after a few years🤞 Thank you..

[@yes2next]

We love being there when you need us. Thank you so much.

[@bjfabdul6706]

THANK YOU, I’ll be 75 in a few months so this really is helpful. God bless.

[@yes2next]

Thank you! It's terrific that as a young 75 you are joining us! It's never too late to start exercising! Your muscles and your heart need to work and exercising will help! Go at a pace that is comfortable for you and build from there! Keep it going and keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@janetmiddlemas8128]

I do a lot of gardening and always in agony after getting up, this really helps with the chair, thank you both for all your exercises have started doing the work outs daily

[@yes2next]

Thank you! We love gardening too and happy that our exercises help you! 👏We do have a gardening video which has some stretch movements that may help too on our website yes2next.com! Keep moving and stretching with us! ❤️

[@07tanitani]

I did it! There are a lot of steps to get up and down from the floor. That was a surprise!

[@yes2next]

It’s more harder than it would seem but with practice and no knee and back issues it’s doable! Good job in getting down and up from the floor! 👏

[@andreas4268]

Thank you ladies for the very practical and helpful information and demos. Love this channel! 😊💕

[@yes2next]

We are so happy they're helpful. We appreciate you! ❤️

[@NJgrandma]

Thank you, ladies! One minor point I’d like to make is that, to be safer, the back of the chair should be against a wall so that it will more secure. (I realize you set it up that way for filming the video).

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Happy you can join us and also thanks for the safety tip! We definitely will keep that in mind the next time we use a chair! ❤️

[@virginiawinters7261]

Very helpful!!! Thanks so much!

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Happy you found it helpful! It's always good to learn new techniques that help you! Keep it going and keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@ukuleleranch3843]

Thank you. I want to practice this before I need it so I'll be ready!

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Good idea to practice not only for when you choose to be on the floor but for those “moments” that are out of your control! Keep moving to be stronger so those “moments” won’t happen. Keep it going! ❤️

[@bethcrumbacker]

Glad for this exercise . Seems like this move became quite difficult without any notice ! I will try this regularly , thanks for your help !

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Keep it going! 👏 Practicing the routine will definitely help and you will be getting up and down with ease! Keep moving with us!

[@janeboone895]

Good information. Thank you April 😺

[@yes2next]

You are so welcome! Glad it's helpful!

[@jasminebrajan]

This was very helpful for me. Thank you 🙂

[@yes2next]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IngridMay-dn1vj]

Great vidio!!! Helps me a lot. Thanks ❤️

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! 👏 Always good to know how to get up safely from the floor! Your well-being is important! Keep it going and keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@richildapamparo2123]

Hi April n Aiko Thanks for these helpful tips. I have a hard time getting up due to my knee arthritis.

[@yes2next]

We are so happy they're helpful. Wishing you good health and strength!

[@sitirohani3335]

Awesome. Thank you so much April & Aiko for the guide. It’s a big help to me. Have not been able to sit on the floor for ages. Will try it. Aiko,, you look really2 good in the new hairdo 💐

[@yes2next]

Thank you! With practice it will get easier to do. Go slow and use your stronger arm and leg muscles to help! Mom says thx on her haircut! She is happy as she is 2 lbs lighter on the scale! 😄

[@peghoward546]

Another good low impact video!! Feel like I have definitely improved my energy level! Thanks again😘

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! Great that you feel more energized too! Your body is loving ❤️ the fact that you are exercising! Keep it going and keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@loistoy3403]

Fabulous. ❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed It! Keep up the good work and keep moving with us! See you soon in 2024! Happy New Year to you and yours! ❤️

[@charlsiesmith302]

Wonderful advice thank. Great job❤️

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it! Keep moving with us! ❤️

[@sallya.2412]

Getting down to the floor is no problem. Getting up is the hard part as I have bad knees. Great tips, thank you for the video.

[@yes2next]

We totally understand. Glad it's helpful. Btw, love your kitty in your profile photo! 😸

[@sallya.2412]

Thank you. Sadly, my kitty had passed on. Has been a year now. Maybe one day I'll get another.

[@kremepie6705]

Thanks for the video! My airbed just sprung a hole so I doubled up the mattress topper foam and put a chair facing me to get up. It's been a workout for a week but this morning I woke up & had to pee & went up without the chair 🚫🪑 so I have increased my core body strength!!! Back to the chair though why take chances 😁😘

[@yes2next]

Thank you! You did a terrific job working around the mishap with the airbed and in doing so found that your core body strength improved abit! Yay! 👏 That's a tough way to find it out but it does show how your efforts to get stronger are helping you! That's good! 👏 Good idea to keep using the chair just for your safety. Hope the airbed is repaired or replaced so getting up in the morning is back to normal! Keep moving with us to stay strong! ❤️

[@Bj-zs8dr]

Excellent way to show how to get up from the floor. Falls happen how about if there are no chairs available?

[@yes2next]

Glad it's helpful. If you find yourself on the floor, the goal is to scoot on your bottom or get to an all fours position to be able to crawl to a solid object that you can grab onto for stability to get the strong leg forward so you can push yourself up.

[@YogaWithGail]

I shared this with my Beginners Yoga folks. Thanks again for great content! Gail

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Love to have your company! We send a big hello to your yoga group! ❤️

[@crystalzak]

thanks for adding these kind of movements. the problem i have with getting up is that i have had both knees replaced and it is difficult to put pressure on them while kneeling due to the metal implants that are added inside. would need to modify it so there is something soft underneath through the whole movement.

[@yes2next]

I totally understand. You may want to stay with our standing and seated videos which provide great workouts.

[@Tarotcat562]

Ha ha you read my mind, yes how do I get on the floor to exercise. Wonderful community videos keep up the good work

[@yes2next]

Thank you! It's always good to be prepared before you really need to know how to get up from the floor! Going down is one thing but getting back up is another story! Keep it going and keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@nehashee8849]

Mam..pls.make a video on sciatica pain for elderly persons like ur mon.i am an indian lady and I m ur big fan.u n ur mom both r so🤗 adorable..

[@yes2next]

Thank you so much for spending time with us! Because the causes of sciatica vary, it is important to check with your doctor on the best exercises for you. You could share our stretching videos and lower body exercises with your doctor to see if they would be helpful. We wish we could be more detailed, but every person is different and it's important for you have exercises that are tailored for you. ❤️

[@leonita2252]

I really miss your videos..thanks April and mom Aiko❤

[@yes2next]

Always nice to hear from you. Thank you so much. ❤️

[@PBampm]

Nice job, Aiko !!!

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Mom says Hi and appreciates your support and sweet cheers! See you soon! 🧡

[@daisyleung8280]

Thanks 👍

[@yes2next]

You are very welcome! See you soon! ❤️

[@sarahkahl316]

Very useful video. I will practice this. I have a hard time getting up from the floor. Do you have any advice if there is no chair? I have fallen outside before.

[@yes2next]

Hi Sarah! If there is no chair, the ideal situation is to crawl or scoot yourself to a solid object that is similar to a chair that you can hold on to for stability. The goal is to get to an all fours position and try to get your strong leg forward so it can help push you up to a standing position. Also, it is important to do exercises to help prevent falls and make you stronger in the event you do fall. Here are a few videos to help improve balance and strengthen your upper and lower body. Some videos to try are our Balance workout: bit.ly/y2nbalance; Arm Workout: bit.ly/y2narms; and Leg Workout: bit.ly/39DD7vU

[@satchidhanandamn2846]

Very good idea

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Glad you thought so too! Hope it's info you never have to use but it's good to keep it in your brain cells for safekeeping! Keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@suzannemortimer9752]

Love your haircut Aiko 😘

[@yes2next]

Mom says thank you! She is 2lbs lighter now! 😀

[@lindamangoldbooth7789]

Speaking of pillows... I always admire pillow on your sofa. Would you share where I might be able to find the pillow and the sofa? Thank you.

[@yes2next]

The pillows and sofa are IKEA born! Have fun walking around the store! It’s a good workout and fun too!

[@marilynrussell8250]

She is good April I will practice this

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Keep practicing! Stretching is important for your muscles to wake up and get you ready for the day! 👏Keep it going and keep moving with us! ❤️

[@lunamoon6056]

Good idea, but we don’t always have a chair, if we just happened to fall down 🙃. Nice haircut for the summer for Aiko.

[@yes2next]

Thank you for your thoughts and also for noticing my mom's haircut! If there is no chair, the ideal situation is to crawl or scoot yourself to a solid object that is similar to a chair that you can hold on to for stability. The goal is to get to an all fours position and try to get your strong leg forward so it can help push you up to a standing position. Also, it is important to do exercises to help prevent falls and make you stronger in the event you do fall. Here are a few videos to help improve balance and strengthen your upper and lower body. Some videos to try are our Balance workout: bit.ly/y2nbalance; Arm Workout: bit.ly/y2narms; and Leg Workout: bit.ly/39DD7vU

[@marykaybuttery3513]

So what exercises can one do to increase strength in parts of body needed to get up off floor

[@yes2next]

Thanks for this great question! Getting up from the floor requires strength in upper body (to push yourself up), core strength (to stabilize your body as you get up), and lower body (legs, glutes). It also requires flexibility in your lower body to allow movement of the legs. With all that said, we have specific workouts that target all these areas and All in One workouts that cover all of them. Here are suggested workouts for the Upper Body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYq2f3dmhZeiaJI; Core: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fRhHefnbamo9U: Lower Body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZCzfKOwdsx6kLs; All in One: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fF6moGR-d5eMrLM We will add this topic to our list of videos to create. ❤️

[@michanota4230]

‘The Barbell Prescription’for Seniors🏋🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@chrisperkins6403]

You mentioned this in another video so of course I had to watch. How kind of you to do this demo.

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Glad you tried it! Keeping you safe is always important! Keep moving with us! See you soon! ❤️

[@Sara-pu6ri]

what about if I can´t bend my knees because I am heavy and they hurt and I have arthrosis in both knees?, Is there any other way i can do this to get up or lie down and do not bend my knees?. Thanks.

[@yes2next]

To get to the floor, being able to bend the knees is important. I understand your knee issues make this hard. I recommend doing our seated and standing exercises, which provide great workouts.

[@Sara-pu6ri]

@@yes2next Thank you

[@19genowefa21]

I am wanting to get into the 4 X4 shower and clean it....then I need to get on the yard and clean flower beds. I will try this to clean the shower but outside I am not sure. I am 82.

[@yes2next]

Thank you! The workout is meant to demonstrate what to do in case of a fall. As a young 82yo, please do not clean the shower or the flower beds unless you have support or someone to assist you, especially since you don't feel confident being outside! Your safety and well-being are important! Hope you stay well and safe! ❤️

[@teresagrimes9937]

how do you do ith bilateral knee replacemnts

[@yes2next]

We understand getting to the floor may be difficult with knee replacements. So it is fine to stay with our standing and chair exercises that provide great workouts.

[@Jean-ni6of]

Have yet to find a video that helps me get up from the floor. I will need to keep waiting.

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Please advise what questions you still have on getting up and down from the floor after viewing the workout! Happy to help if we can! ❤️

[@ellenblair3991]

How do identify my strong leg?

[@yes2next]

It is common for one leg to be stronger than the other. With this move, your strong leg is the one that is easier straighten as you push up from the floor.

[@nancyinboise2160]

How about some exercises on how to get up off the floor without a chair? That's where I have trouble

[@yes2next]

Hi there! We will be happy to add this to our list of videos to create. Thank you for the suggestion! Getting up from the floor requires a strong upper body, core, and lower body. So in the meantime, we invite you to do our workouts that focus on these areas. Here is a link to our strength workouts: yes2next.com/free-workout-videos/#strength Let's get stronger together! ❤️

[@sharontucker8559]

Ihave 2 artficial knees pain full to kneel. Sharon

[@yes2next]

We understand and applaud your commitment to stay active. We invite you to try our standing and chair workouts. Also, our lower body workouts will help strengthen muscles that support your knees: bit.ly/3s7Bv6P

[@CynthiaKimble]

My Mom has bad knees...I don't think she can bend one knee...now what? how does she get up if she were to fall?

[@yes2next]

We understand. Doing strength training to build muscle and practicing balance can help your mom prevent falling and give her strength to get up from the floor. She should only consider getting up if she is not injured or dizzy from the fall. If she feels strong enough and able to move, here is one approach to try: Roll to the side with the strong leg; Use the arms to get into a seated position. With both hands on the floor, scoot to a chair, sofa, stair or similar sturdy structure. Either facing the structure or having the back touch it, place both hands on it and use the arms and strong leg to push onto the structure. Also, planning ahead can be helpful: 1) With a friend or loved one, practice getting up from the ground or floor. 2) Carry a cell phone and/or wear a medical alert device to call for help. 3) Identify a family member, friend, or neighbor who can be called if help is needed; 4) Call 911 to get help. ❤️

[@MinaHeravi-h6u]

is there any other way for someone who can not go on their knees

[@yes2next]

Hi there. One option to get up from the floor is to turn to your side, placing your hands on the floor and pushing to bring your body into a seated position. With your hands on the floor, scoot your way to a chair or sofa. If you can reach for a cushion, slide it underneath your bottom and lift your butt onto the chair or sofa. If a chair or sofa isn't nearby, scoot your way to a step on a staircase then put your butt on the lowest step and use your legs to push yourself up to a higher one. To strengthen muscles needed to get up and down to the floor, do our workouts for the upper body, lower body, and core. ❤️

[@MichelleFerguson351]

What if I am somewhere where there is not a chair?

[@yes2next]

The goal is to try to crawl or scoot to a sturdy support to help you get up. As we mentioned previously, plan ahead: 1) With a friend or loved one, practice getting up from the ground or floor. 2) Carry a cell phone and/or wear a medical alert device with you to call for help. 3) Identify a family member, friend, or neighbor you can call if you need help; 4) Call 911 and tell them you need help getting up.

[@amalkhalil7985]

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[@yes2next]

Hello flowers and roses! Nice to see you! Thank you! ❤️🌹😊

[@MichelleFerguson351]

I am scared, I am 66 years old and can't hardly get up off the floor

[@yes2next]

We understand. Getting up off the floor requires strength in your upper body, lower body, and core. Our strength workouts can help you achieve this. Here are tips to consider if you fall: Only consider getting up if you’re not injured or dizzy from the fall. If you feel strong enough and are able to move, crawl or scoot to something sturdy to grab on to. Also, plan ahead: 1) With a friend or loved one, practice getting up from the ground or floor. 2) Carry a cell phone and/or wear a medical alert device with you to call for help. 3) Identify a family member, friend, or neighbor you can call if you need help; 4) Call 911 and tell them you need help getting up. ❤️

[@sbarker600]

I have been diagnosed with vertigo in 2015...this is the way my doctor, yoga, and strength (chair) exercise instructors teach us to get up from a fall AND to properly get down. Initially it takes practice and practice but it def builds the core. So if you can try it. THANK YOU FOR SHARING #71yearsyoung #livealone #willnotbehandicapped ❤❤❤

[@gloriawaddell3708]

How do you get up when you have no pillow arou d

[@yes2next]

Hi there. The same directions apply without a pillow. For this demonstration, using a pillow provides more cushion for your knees.

[@user-xp1xm8pr5j]

Your body will tell you how to get up because the pain will stop you from moving the wrong way. You may move slow and this lady moves fast maybe because it's a video. I have to roll on my stomach lay there then see which hip will help me then I get the pain shooting down my back so I wait. Aging is real. So once you get up call you doctor get a dx if you don't have one already then go to physical therapy and start moving.

[@yes2next]

Thank you! Keeping the body strong as we age is important in preventing falls and strength workouts are the exercises that will not only help to do so but will also build muscle which is really important as we age. 💪 Keep moving with us to stay strong! See you soon! ❤️

[@akgmailuser1882]

PLEASE, PLEASE teach us how to get off the floor UNASSISTED…without the chair.

[@yes2next]

Thank you for the suggestion! We will add it to our list of videos to create. ❤️