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

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals 3 things over-fifties should do before EVERY workout!
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[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🙏🙏🙏

[@philr182]

67, been consistently working out since 1972.

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@gary-kr7dm]

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. 👍

[@user-fk8rb8ue5h]

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

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@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!

[@bushramanna9002]

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

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of help!

[@meletcl]

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

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely - safety is key!

[@pambain9415]

Excellent lesson in doing a warmup.

[@antoinettewebb3774]

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

[@lakshiabeyasekera2909]

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

[@MetalMaineiac]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@robertjohnston8876]

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

[@lorishumate]

Thank you for the glute activator, back protector!

[@michellevervaeke420]

Brilliantly done. Very informative. Buying your book now!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@user-xc8ju5mp6g]

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

[@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

[@iainmackenzieUK]

Very helpful - once again! Thank you

[@ingridbashor9975]

Those 3 advice are great. Thanks, Will!

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@janetmason9621]

Thanks really enjoyed as always Very useful information

[@carolscott2076]

Excellent video. Clear & concise instructions. Thank you .

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@rc24888]

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

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@emperorofpluto]

Brilliant video. Thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@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!

[@80808O]

What a wonderful young man.

[@lensofgrace3976]

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

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help!

[@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 :)

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

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

[@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😊

[@hungryghost3260]

You need some electronic formats for your book. I want to buy it, but I am am a digital nomad. I do NOT cart around paper books.

[@jackhanrahan1628]

Your a considerate man thanks

[@armoris66]

Excellent video. Subscribed 👍🏾

[@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)

[@robertjohnston8876]

Another great video 🇨🇦

[@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 :)

[@micumatrix]

Subscribed. Good work 👍🏻

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for subscribing :)

[@tubopezzato]

Very good. Thank you.

[@wandabrady2178]

Thank you for sharing!

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@anitacovey4685]

Excellent video! Thank you so much

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

Thank you very much. Subscribed.

[@donnadwarika6370]

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

[@tonyhayes4980]

Excellent presentation

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

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

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely it can be of help for all ages!

[@claudiachernitsky7721]

great videos Will, thanks!

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@danabrahams7892]

great stuff once again

[@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 ... 🎉

[@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!

[@lovelearn5158]

fantastic teaching Will:)

[@mahanly]

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

[@hemapiyaratna2888]

Excellent videos ❤

[@dewdlee]

TYVM 👏👏

[@vox95831]

Very good advice. Wll include iin my routine.

[@Karen-pw5fo]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@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

[@doriswlongAgoandfarAway]

Going to give it a try.

[@joey9562]

AWESOME! Thank you ❤

[@HT-Physio]

My pleasure!

[@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 :)

[@yilbertlipinyuen7503]

I like your videos and advice very much

[@carloscamarena5617]

Thank you Sir!👍💪

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@user-zz3zp3fm7p]

thank you, very helpful and concise.

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@tastyredsauce]

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

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely!

[@youcefsalah-eddinebellili4440]

Hi! thank you for the video.!👍

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@user-jt1eb2be2y]

Thank you so much!!!

[@HT-Physio]

You're more than welcome

[@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!

[@joseerichard8250]

Great advice, as usual ! Thank you 🙂

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@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.

[@lakshmanrao7479]

your videos are very good.. thanks👍

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@conniegreco8409]

Thank you so much 😊

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@MW-ty1dv]

Excellent advice, Will, thank you. I do heel drops on the edge of a stair to stretch out my achiles, is this something you would recommend?

[@cat-tzu1234]

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

[@aparnadeshmukh7837]

Excellent thanks

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@colinsmith7465]

Hi Will, can you tell me what length of resistance band you are using for the cuff rotator exercise? Great videos by the way!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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! 😊

[@kimdavis1091]

I’m 62 & still lifting heavy 🦾🦾. I do have a torn hip labrum I’m dealing with … grrr

[@stuartvarney5944]

Good advice man

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@masy5495]

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

[@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.

[@SK-iv5jw]

You are awsome..

[@tonytoes2]

Thanks

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome

[@carmenross1077]

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

[@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!

[@errollfinn6407]

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

[@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.

[@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?