The BEST Hip Exercise for Seniors & Over 50

[@cynthiayvaughan4872]

I want to thankyou for your videos. I attend a wellness center 5 days a week and your workouts I told my PT person and they have incorporated a few in my workout. i recently had plantar fasciitis of the left foot. I worked with the physical therapist and found I was walking inward towards my flat arch. Had to find my outer toes again. Being over 60 and trying to be the best me I can is my ongoing journey. Thank you again!😊

[@glennysweiss]

I just discovered your videos today. and I am so grateful . They are slow enough to do as I watch the video. Perfect for an 85 year old woman recovered from surgery to remove an ovarian tumor and another one to remove an intestinal blockage. Thank you so much. I am actually looking forward to regaining the strength in my lower body. do you have a video for women who need to build up the pelvic floor to help with incontinence?

[@terijenkins6184]

Thanks for all that you share!

[@SUBXERO1961]

Very easy to understand. Thank you BTW Your plants are healthy too.

[@margaretmartinpt]

The #1 exercise for your hips. Ideal for seniors, those of you over 50, and individuals with osteoporosis of the hip.

[@davelay2656]

@Margaretmartinpt - I am the caregiver for my 89yo mother. She is experiencing weakness in her hips due to some sarcopenia. Her doctor has suggested that she do hip exercises. I think these will be perfect for her. My question is: How often should this exercise be done? Daily? Every other day? Also, when should she move up to the next progression? What is the goal for each progression? Thank you for your time and information. 👍🙂

[@LAFamilyLawAttorney]

So smart. Correct form. Educational. Informative. Makes sense. I don’t even trust the personal trainers at my gym anymore given all I’ve learned here about body fitness for people over 50 here. They are not physical therapists. Thanks so much for all the education. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos and teaching proper technique.

[@margaretmartinpt]

Thank you!

[@LeRoi715]

agree

[@marilynlegaspi7335]

Thank you Margarette..I was so busy in the office and home , forget to follow your exercises. Now I have to start from beginning again..thank you for staying in you tube..I can still follow you.

[@marleenmurphy6661]

Incredible instructions that are always clear and informative and easy to follow. Thank you SO MUCH for all your videos . I always feel empowered to improve my whole body through your suggested exercises.

[@margaretmartinpt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ezfitchick]

Thank you - Looks like this is just what I need after not getting the help I needed to correctly walk after hip replacement, got a new doc, and a locked knee released, now baby steps to get my glute to engage and strengthen both legs.

[@aliciatorres91]

Thank you so much for these exercises to strengthen hips. I appreciate your calmness and your thoughtfulness too. You explain every step with care. You’re a good physical therapist. 🙏💝

[@kathylotter1966]

These are going to be fantastic....thanks for your fabulous videos ⚘

[@margaretmartinpt]

Glad you like them!

[@kathylotter1966]

@@margaretmartinpt 💕

[@bonnieyaple7796]

Great exercise! Thanks, Margaret!

[@margaretmartinpt]

Any time!

[@konnismith3031]

I am a fan of all your videos. Your instructions are so clearly explained. My question/comment is how often to do the exercises? Are they daily because they are beginner level or should they be done 2-3 times a week as is done with higher level exercises? A comment on frequency at the end of each video would be very helpful.

[@deepforestenergy60]

Thank you for the positive energy and good exercises. I join you, Margaret.

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Excellent. Thank you so much for all your do. blessings.

[@annwright8665]

Love these exercises ! Thank you

[@margaretmartinpt]

Glad you like them!

[@KellyAKline]

Isometric exercises should be part of every hospital stay! Why fitness is separate from medical makes no sense. Great voice, great instructions 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tinali5309]

Thank you very much for your helping Margaret!

[@margaretmartinpt]

Happy to help!

[@Syl-Vee]

So grateful. Thanks also for explaining the use of different types of equipment and noting that we can eventually do these without using chairs and door frames.

[@margaretmartinpt]

You're very welcome!

[@monaleggett4412]

Great Exercise, thanks for sharing!

[@margaretmartinpt]

My pleasure!

[@cn6481]

Thank you. You are wonderful instructor.

[@margaretmartinpt]

Thank you

[@tinasyoga]

excellent! Thanks (I also double the bands when one is not enough)

[@erajefr]

I really appreciate your instructions, they are so clear, informative and easy to follow. Plus, the exercises are so customizable. THANKS SO MUCH.

[@margaretmartinpt]

You're so welcome!

[@ruthrugaber700]

Is this the same or similar exercise you demonstrate in a door frame in the Best standing knee strengthening exercises? BTW you give such thorough directions- excellent and helpful!

[@margaretnorvell9555]

I have bilateral hip replacement. This is so helpful. Thank you.

[@LeRoi715]

this is better one. thank you

[@jzzeygirl]

Thank you for offering so much information! I was looking for a video on your site that showed a workout using dumbbells. Maybe I'm overlooking it. Do you have a video posted showing examples of exercises to do with dumbbells? Thank you

[@ImaPYT61]

This was great!! Thanks so much

[@helenarano6235]

It would be great if we could buy a DVD to use when we have the time, your vidioes are great but hard for me to find.

[@nikkid1010]

She does offer streaming videos that cover just about everything, I find them helpful.

[@lobstahchowdah8920]

Good exercise. Looking forward to working on this. Could you point me in the direction of some specific exercises that can strengthen my ability to get up from kneeling in the garden? I am finding it tougher to get up off the ground as I get older. Thank you.

[@sherilynschneider]

HI -i am not a PT but I am a long time athlete and strength training gal. In case she doesn’t respond,my suggestion would be wall squats. If that is too difficult, just start with standing from a seated position without using your arms,if you can. I would shoot for 10 times per session, of course, more if you can. Hope this helps.

[@lobstahchowdah8920]

@@sherilynschneider Thank you.

[@TwoCatsUp]

From where I'm sitting, it would appear you are just the other side of center in the doorway, maybe two inches in front of the door line (not the door frame line). So it follows that you are moving your active leg roughly 10-12 inches from where it is stationary. Is this accurate? I'm excited to have found your approach to hip strengthening having been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe hip arthritis and really wanting to avoid hip replacement surgery. Also been through PT which helped but I think this is going to help more. Thank you!

[@LisaSantaCruz-c7z]

How many sets and how often should we do these? Thanks!

[@peggytraeg]

What elastic bands do you use? Thank you for your videos.

[@steveherridge8965]

Great vid Margaret, thanks. Just a question, is the band version targeting the same muscle as on a Lateral Band Walk?

[@sawong8685]

Yes, both target the glute medius.

[@sawong8685]

Margaret, the band walk seems similar to the "crab walk" which I use to correct feet turn-out. So the pigeon toe in your video would be beneficial to counter "duck feet.".But does hinging forward at the hips in the Crab make a difference? I want to avoid duplicate exercises as I work to strengthen my glute meds.

[@marleenmurphy6661]

I follow the exercises in better bones, and wonder if the band walk exercise that seems to target the same muscle group would be a progression from the above exercises or are they somehow different?

[@margaretmartinpt]

Hi Marleen. Yes. You are correct. They are a progression, provided they are done slowly. We had that exercise in the original video but cut it out of the final version.

[@marleenmurphy6661]

@@margaretmartinpt Thanks so much. I will continue with the band walks!!

[@Lisa-yp5pm]

Is your goal to work up to 10 reps of each exercise? Would you suggest a couple sets as a goal? Thanks.

[@davidclark6172]

Thanks for the exercises but did I miss something the title says the best exercise as in one

[@sandyparis2688]

Are these exercises good for those with a knee replacement?

[@kathalenejohnston9159]

Hi Margaret. How can I incorporate this into your better bones program?

[@loriallred4727]

In my Dexa, femoral neck showed osteopenia. Will working glute med more help build (or at least maintain) bone in this area?

[@joyceperreault4237]

Would wearing a weighted belt be beneficial while doing these exercises?

[@DhanumsegrieNaidoo-hw8cp]

I lost muscle due to illness im 56 what excercises should i do to rebuild muscle mainly the legs

[@Trixie_reads]

Any good physical therapist can help you develop a program to rebuild your leg strength.

[@noremac4807]

I can’t stop looking at her beautiful home

[@annwright8665]

What is best elastic band you recommend?

[@margaretmartinpt]

Hi Ann. You could use these: amzn.to/3Yz2WFI

[@annwright8665]

Where can I purchase ankle weights?

[@margaretmartinpt]

Hi Ann. You can try these: amzn.to/3JWUOKK

[@anaem956]

Lateral leg lifts

[@wandayonder9772]

Those of us who have big chunky legs don't need to add the weight to the calf. We already have 20-30 of those built in.

[@KN-bx9nt]

Yes but do you want to be able to walk when old or not?

[@wandayonder9772]

@@KN-bx9nt It was a joke about those of us with fat legs not needing to add weights to get the extra resistance - we already have it! Compared to people with thin legs, our leg weights are already built in. 😉

[@LisaSantaCruz-c7z]

How many sets and how often should we do these? Thanks!

[@LisaSantaCruz-c7z]

How many sets and how often should we do these? Thanks!

[@LisaSantaCruz-c7z]

How many sets and how often should we do these? Thanks!