Most Important Exercise For Seniors To Master

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[@fingerprint5511]

An actual adult behaving like an adult and teaching with maturity. Subscribed! 🙏🏻

[@elsierive7354]

Nice calm voice with excellant advice. Not trying to act like he performing for a crowd. Good job.

[@Ratlins9]

Finding this channel is a Godsend, I drifted away from exercise in my later years but this format is perfect for an older man such as myself. Thank you for making these videos.

[@thoughtsonfitness3249]

Trained as I have for over 45 years I’m still grateful for my longevity.... never follow trends fads and nutritional abuse! listen to non egomaniacal narcissists like this gentleman and you won’t go far wrong! Take care!

[@terryharris1291]

I am soon to be 64 ,have trained since I was 19,mainly use kettle bells and sandbags etc these days.I like Front squat's, deadlifts still do these with barbell ,clean and press ,snatch, clean and jerk ,Turkish gets mainly.

[@johnbodman4504]

Very well presented. This is an extremely important exercise for older people, it could mean the difference of being able to get up after a fall, or lying there until somebody finds you.

[@bmwusn]

Yes, finally someone in the healthcare field who cares and that comes from the heart and not from the pocket. Thanks Eric good job well done.

[@EricDaw1]

Much appreciated Bob

[@juneandrews6495]

Hv but b

[@salsakung]

@@EricDaw1 stretching you show is good and efficient. BUT IN THE WRONG TIME. you should do dynamics stretching in the START. After do static stretching in the END , when your muscles is warmed up, because of risk for strain or muscles tear

[@EricDaw1]

@@salsakung i do agree . However in a 5 minute video you can’t show everything. This wasn’t a workout where we we did our dynamics stretching first , range of motion exercises, then workout, then static stretches.

[@cuebj]

Total nonsense. Millions of people in healthcare have such an attitude. Even in USA. Leave USA and you will find almost everyone cares and have a heart

[@johngalvin3124]

It's got to be said, this is a genuine man passing on priceless experience.

[@trentoliver7702]

I really needed this. I have sat on my but for 3 years. I was always Uber active but I had succumbed to pain I experience with Arthritis,gout and a serious injury I sustained years ago. I began doing 25 squats and 25 deep knee bends. It wears me out, but it is helping my mobility. It is definitely a win/win for me! I hope it helps you to.

[@jamesblake2054]

Starting doing squats a week ago , can’t believe the benefit they’ve had. Very nice instruction, additional stretches appreciated. If you’re older than 60 it’s vital to keep your legs going , squats are the way to go. Easy to do while you’re watching KZbin.

[@EricDaw1]

You said it well James. Without a strong base of support, its hard to do anything else

[@evamariesneed-rodriguez7047]

I have a very difficult time because my knee hurts terribly...like there's no lubrication. However, I am going to try adding these stretches. I am certain these will help. As well, I'm going to do the back stretch/strengthener. I know if I persist, I will be able to do this🚀💃

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@denniscasey986]

I am 78 and started this exercise 3 weeks ago. 25 AM, 25 PM, 3 days a week. HUGE IMPOVEMENT in my leg strength, walking and standing stability. Legs feel noticeably stronger like they did when I was young.THANK YOU.

[@EricDaw1]

THank you

[@Nitronerd]

Squats boost testosterone and HGH. Good job. 💪👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✋

[@threestar6581]

How many times or repeatations should i do

[@jamesdailey8469]

Just came across this - thank you KZbin algorithm. Good material well presented. At 72 must make adjustments to my exercise routines and this video hits the nail on the head. Always been a fan of squats (300lb personal best - not bad for a skinny lightweight many years ago) and hope to reignite my enthusiasm.

[@Stroudtucson]

Thank you so much for this! I know that squats are VERY important for seniors. So many could not get back up from a fall for one thing. Great video showing how to do this important move properly!

[@EricDaw1]

Thanks so much Jackie, let me know if there is anything else you feel you need to work on

[@LK-bz9sk]

Excellent presentation from someone not yelling at the camera and can deliver a teaching moment of great benefit. Just subscribed. Thanks so much

[@EricDaw1]

Thanks for the sub!

[@garythompson5204]

Great advice.I found it especially helpful to be reminded to not move my knees out over my feet but stay straight above my ankles

[@chrish5791]

About halfway through this video I decided that this was someone that I needed to hear more from and subscribed. Very well explained and presented. Thank you for this as it was just what I needed.

[@haroldgoldback7199]

I too like this guy. Clear and concise. As a guy who's older than dirt, I can truly appreciate these exercises. I'm almost 80 and I'm more mobile than most people my age. Thanks, Eric!

[@EricDaw1]

Love the feedback Harold. Is there any other topics you would like to see covered?

[@haroldgoldback7199]

@@EricDaw1 just subscribed. I'll catch othe videos on upper body too. As a former cyclist, I still believe that cycling is one of the best forms of exercise one can engage in. A friend, an ER physician and seasonal pro-team doc, agrees. That is, as long as one avoids impacts with cars or the tarmac. 🙂

[@EricDaw1]

@@haroldgoldback7199 Thank you

[@polliebain7450]

Eric is so right. These are exactly the exercises my physio started me on around a month ago. I'm 76 with arthritis of the spine. At the beginning I could hardly walk to the end of the street. Now l can walk painfree for more than an hour. And getting in ansd out of the bath is no problem anymore. I can hardly believe the improvement. Brilliant exercises - and Eric has the warmest voice and gentlest manner. What's not to like?! Thank you.

[@EricDaw1]

Thank you Pollie. Much appreciated. I hope that you are still seeing progress with the exercises that you are doing

[@polliebain7450]

@@EricDaw1 that's very kind - thank you!

[@mohmoudfarah1897]

I second that.

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@phillipsierra2074]

Simple, informative and to the point. 👍🏻

[@EricDaw1]

Thank you Phillip

[@gadgetman694]

Bless you, Mr Eric! I am 72 and this speaks to me in a clear language I can fully understand.

[@EricDaw1]

Much love

[@ArlenePMCM]

Yes, very clear and concise. Thank you!

[@EricDaw1]

You're welcome

[@joebuzz2758]

Yep. I'm 55. Been lifting, exercising entire life, diet etc. Look at the ceiling stick that butt out! Great advice. Just subbed. 💪 lol I'm 55! Omg!🤫

[@qwerky1309]

Lovely calm, non-patronising manner and great explanation of three simple exercises that work.

[@EricDaw1]

Thank you Virginia, your feedback is greatly appreciated

[@odysodys1098]

When we are young the body takes care of us; as we get older we increasingly must take care of the body. The good news is it can be done. This is well presented instruction. Thanks!

[@EricDaw1]

Yup. Its like a new car vs an older car. You should check out the video I made when I compared our bodies to cars

[@h.a.stewart2756]

Very good presentation, one of the best I have seen.

[@EricDaw1]

@@h.a.stewart2756 much appreciated

[@doriscastillo2232]

@@EricDaw1 absolutely true.

[@peggygies5635]

Thank you so much. I’ve been searching for this information for a long time. Being able to get up from a kneeling position is so important .

[@EricDaw1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seanlong7872]

Thank you so very much Eric for your patience in not only explaining everything slowly and demonstrating it slowly as well...awesome man...just awesome...

[@EricDaw1]

Much love ❤️

[@Nitronerd]

I'm 65. Both knees meniscus repaired before a squats program. Lately, I do 100 squats every other day. And a few squats every day. 100 pushups in between days. Generally 10 sets of 10 reps. I have literal muscle growth. I encourage others to begin or maintain a squat program. 👏🏼

[@kenindenver1]

I really like your short form videos. Your calm and detailed delivery is perfect. I always learn something useful from watching. Thank you!

[@EricDaw1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MrSpt67]

These are excellent techniques that are very down to earth and practical. I could do this any where (which means I’ll be able to incorporate them into my life). Thanks for making this video 😀

[@EricDaw1]

You are welcome Steve

[@gloriamaggs5453]

Your instructions are so good, so easy to follow. I'm 79 y.o., have both hips, and both knees replaced. Muscle weakness and arthritis plague me...I hope following you will bring me a positive change! Thank you so much for sharing! G.

[@EricDaw1]

You're welcome Gloria. What positive changes are you hoping for?

[@margaretgonzalez756]

+JMJ THANK YOU!! Squats have always been a challenge for me. Now with your patient step by step instructions, I feel more confident & reassured in not hurting myself. ! God Bless You❤️

[@EricDaw1]

Much appreciated

[@jackdijzel1708]

Was involved in Karate for 30 yrs, was Sensei, Ret, for 17 yrs also in 4 of my own Dojos and at the age of 72 you come and teach me stretch excersizes (may I ad basic) that hits my problems which I had been (trying) working on for very long time without this success. Also had me a total hip replacement some 12 yrs ago and my spine is bent like a question mark due to collar bone etc fracture during birth apparently. My bone Dr helps but I have to do my (bigger) part . With this I would like to thank you for sharing these spot on excersizes with us. Kind Regards Jack Dijzel Western Cape South Africa

[@Longtack55]

A rare calm presentation, and that makes me listen.

[@barrys5435]

Techniques were explained very well thank you for the info

[@EricDaw1]

You're welcome. Much appreciated

[@carolr4871]

Thank you so much for this! Although I swim a mile every day, I've been wanting to strengthen my legs more. I've shied away from squats, because I worried I'd wreck my knees. Your demo is so clear and helpful!

[@EricDaw1]

You’re welcome

[@varnadorel]

There are many exercises that can be used to strengthen your leg muscles. If your knees bother you just try out other exercises which don't cause knee pain. While some exercises are better than others there no best exercise for everyone.

[@SharSue]

6 Years ago and still the best! Was looking for squat benefits and found this video. Short, but to the valuable points not hit by other videos. 👍

[@EricDaw1]

Great to hear!

[@f.m.r.1437]

I like him. So many of the "instructors" on videos are annoying as heck, but he is not. Good trainer.

[@gennydobroski1522]

Yes,like him

[@EricDaw1]

​@JFrank Warren thank you, would love if you could check out my other vids and tell me what you think

[@EricDaw1]

@@gennydobroski1522 thank you, would love if you could check out my other vids and tell me what you think

[@EricDaw1]

thank you, would love if you could check out my other vids and tell me what you think

[@joebuzz2758]

Yes, just found channel. Really like this guy.

[@mirrorspeak]

I’m 70. My wife is 75. We’re in good shape but both of us have knee pain. This should help much! Thanks for the video!!

[@varnadorel]

There are many leg exercises that are less stressful on the knees. You don't need squats to develop leg strength. Lunges, bulgarian squats and the leg press are good substitutions for squats.

[@honey-rosegbologah4220]

Thank you so much for the way you explain and demonstrate how to do the Squart, you made look very easy and shall surely start adding it my regimes.

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

My grandmother did 50 squats a night when she was in her 70's. Its good to.have fit role models in my family. Thsnks for the reminder!

[@Texg1rl_]

I started squats first Monday of 2022. Wow 10 made me hurt for 2 days. As I progressed thru the year I also went further down into the squat. Goal oriented to to hold an Asian squat for atleast for a minute. I can no longer run so I hope to manage to increase my squats to gain muscle and lose fat. Calisthenics finally after 10 moths the weight is starting to come off bc I can do more. :D

[@EricDaw1]

That's a nice goal. Keep at it

[@doreenquick1212]

Thank you for this exercise. I have been doing it wrong. I don’t get up or down well to the point I do not garden below bench height. I no longer sit at the beach or get on the ground as it is too hard to get up. I thank you for this exercise.

[@stevewilson7915]

Great advice Eric. It's very important as we get older to maintain the muscles that give us pain free mobility. Thanks so much.

[@Noor-jw2tn]

Well make sure you get your Vitamin D

[@speakeasydoorman4966]

Been active in the gym for decades focused on strength training This guy really knows the proper techniques Well spoken well taught

[@Lrscham]

I still think you are wonderful and kind giving us this youtube. Wishing you all the goodness

[@riograndelily8344]

Thank you kind sir. I try to do these at least twice a week. I fall down alot in the winter. I want to get stronger

[@EricDaw1]

Thank you

[@brosrcool]

Only 1/2 way through this presentation and I'm giving a thumbs up. Very interesting, and helpful, info. Thank you.

[@wholearmor]

Great video, Eric. I do squats with a latex band attached to a bar which is held up by my upper arms and shoulders with the band under a foot plate. This method works so well for me!

[@diannaclark4252]

I had an anterior hip replacement this February, and one of the things I was told not to do was the stretching back of the leg. Now I'm hoping you can tell me it's ok to do it now, because the surgeon who did it made my leg perfect and I don't want to mess up his perfection. I really need to get in shape this winter because I live in Nebraska, and I'm 67, so in order not to become dependent on another, I want to regain my strength. I have a bike I can't ride, my glutes are so weak. I hadn't walked without crutches for ten years, so I have a long way to go. I watched your video and was so impressed with your ability to explain simply and understandably. I just need a thumbs up like I gave you.😊

[@williamdennis1537]

Thanks, info apropos for myself. I experienced shocking loss of strength and muscle mass following a shoulder replacement on my left ball and socket in Oct 2020. I regret being lazy during the lockdown prior to that, as my post surgical recovery time negatively impacted my preservation of muscle mass even further- however, I’m back and full in. Laughably, after watching the video, I realized I did only one thing correctly- I showed up....

[@EricDaw1]

William love the comment. I think the quarantine was bad for a lot of people's health. Thanks again and feel free to tell me what more would you like to see here

[@midwesternviolet8768]

Thank you for breaking down the correct technique so thoroughly.

[@EricDaw1]

You're very welcome

[@sallysingh8827]

Great hip flexor stretch. That’s a new stretch for me.Thank you 🙏🏻

[@LG-dj9qr]

So glad I found you Eric. Great pace and clarification.

These look very good. For quick cross referencing: 1:11 Correct Squats 2:44 Calf Stretch 3:14 Hip Flexor Stretch 3:49 Back Strengthening

[@myklmusic]

I'm 68 and I still work out regularly. Yesterday I changed the engine oil & filter, transmission oil & filter, and replaced the fuel pump & gas tank in my 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. I'm just a bit sore today. I'll be on my bike today near the water down the street where I stretch on the pier. These exercises will be helpful for my back and legs. I'm still rockin' it because I never quit. Thank You for this.

[@EricDaw1]

Thanks and appreciate the comment

[@Itscoldupnorth]

Aye, this video were lovely. No bloody rattling noise going on as the chap spoke - and a chap who spoke clearly and distinctly. What a great change.

[@EricDaw1]

Much appreciated Clarence

[@sadafmahmood4494]

As a senior, I very much appreciate the advice in this video. Thankyou.

[@EricDaw1]

You're welcome Sadaf

[@jackgeaney2493]

Thank you Eric, that’s really clear and easy to listen to.

[@EricDaw1]

Thanks for watching Jack. Hopefully I can continue to make other good content

[@weshenry7208]

I'm nearing 60 and know how important form is to gaining the most benefit from exercise while not inadvertently causing injury or building injury over time, as you pointed out with the knees. This is so helpful, not only the visual demonstration but the knowledge you imparted as well. Thank you so much, Eric! Now I can get started the right way.

[@delouis2008]

Yoga is gentle and kind to the body

[@dollyhohing7303]

Your video made me look back, quite fondly of Hawai'i. I had a membership at Golds Gym where the aerobics classes and trainors assisted me to prepare for the Aloha Marathon and for dance perfornances, while the barista prepared healthy fruit shakes. Your video inspired me to review the Merrie Monarch kahiko dance movements where the kanes do a variety of squats. Aloha, Mahalo and Mabuhay!

[@jdwhite5892]

Finally! A real person, and not a hyper-jacked pitchman screaming at the camera, speaking realistically about a - wait for it - USEFUL excercise. THANK YOU!

[@EricDaw1]

Thanks so much JD. Thats pretty much my personality. Much appreciated

[@cosimavonliebenau8317]

Agreed. Isn’t it a relief to find a non shouty presentation. Very useful, thank you.

[@EricDaw1]

@@cosimavonliebenau8317 Thank you

[@deborahferrell5651]

Couldn’t agree more with you guys.... A good solid presentation on how and why squads are great and very useful 😊

[@fanfare100]

And he's not trying to sell us a protein shake either! Good explanations.

[@joepro3562]

Glad I stumbled on this vid, as everybody has already said Erick, excellent presentation. i think you gave me just enough reason to want to start exercising again.

[@EricDaw1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@marschlosser4540]

Good teaching, thanks! I used to love just walking, hiking for miles. Broken ankle, knees, one hip, heart ventricle replaced, erk. But, when I do get up and out, I tend to leg cramps that night. the things I found that stop them are mustard, basil, and best of all, doing some leg exercises after getting in bed. That forces blood to flow into the lower leg (knees are called the second heart). Because I refuse to give up, head of surgery at the VA said I'm their post child for rapid recovery. Happy New Year, walk in His beauty

[@davidmok5505]

Your second heart is your gut. Cramp and muscle pain telling you that you are lack of magnesium.

[@marschlosser4540]

@@davidmok5505 O take magnesium daily. Gym teachers and doctors call the knees the second heart. Cramps are caused in part by a heart problem, but also too much damage to the body when younger. We call it having too much fun.

[@24lisabeth]

Try magnesium

[@marschlosser4540]

@@24lisabeth I take magnesium every day. It's not going to cure me. Smoking some cloves with tobacco stop bronchitis and pneumonia from taking over. Zinc stops viral infections. The problem is a fungus.

[@jackieetson4007]

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[@jerrynkathy]

Very good combination of verbally explaining the exercise and visual demonstration. Makes me want to buy a bench and install an upright as seen in the video for that same exercise and perhaps others. Thanks, Eric.

[@EricDaw1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@felipericketts]

Thanks for the clear and comprehensive explanation of how to prepare for and do squats. I was doing it wrong but now I know the right way! Thanks :-)

[@James-ke5sx]

71 years old, been exercising since a kid. Bought my first weights from Ben and Joe Weider themselves. No problems so far, cycling, rowing and lite weights.

[@patienceannan3742]

koo noNii

[@SkyKing171717]

Same exact story with myself! Bought my first set of weights from the Weiders back in the late 60s and have been exercising ever since. Still have their weights, too, plus a few more like... over 3,000 lbs of other various brands such as York, Billard, and Standard.

[@James-ke5sx]

@@SkyKing171717 I hit the 72 mark, still going strong. Are you in Montréal. The Weiders building was down on Bates rd. in those days. My father went to school with Jimmy Caruso in the 20-30's. He was their trainer and photographer. He took those famous black and white photos of Arnold when he was 'Young' ha.

[@SkyKing171717]

@@James-ke5sx No, I live in the States. I saw their ad one day, while a teenager, in a magazine featuring Dave Draper with the promise that if I followed their advice and bought their weights I could look like Dave in 6 weeks! Well, to make a long story short, it took a lot longer than that to come even close to looking like Dave Draper. Sadly, it would also took a little bit of PEDs. I do remember those B&W pics featuring Arnold. As a matter of fact, I would cut them out of Weider's magazine and post on the wall of my home gym for inspiration. The best one was that side pose of Arnie flexing his bicep and puffing up his chest.

[@James-ke5sx]

@@SkyKing171717 I remember those days. Just like you I tried to put on muscle with the Weider milkshakes and some other things they sold but in the end all I did was gain two sizes in my pants. I never forget the day I went to buy a new pair of jeans and I saw my profile. Cheers from Canada.

[@juliehock6059]

A good video, I will share it. One is never too old to squat and is an important move for many things in life.

[@EricDaw1]

Thank you so much Julie. Much appreciated

[@DifferentSaturner]

I used to follow those, now stopped because of some health problems & will start soon. Added to a playlist: Fitness. Thank you from Great Britain. (Sat 03 July 2021 14h02)

[@OleSmokey]

Thanks boss recovering from shattered hip and pelvis been 30months getting close to full recovery hopefully. Good info for me to use love your knowledge

[@joetroupe893]

Thank you, Eric. At 83, I do need that and the related exercises. I do need the squat to more easily to reach the ball at the bottom of the hole.

[@tomwebber9377]

I'll be referring to this and other videos in the future for my residents. Working in the senior living industry I see the value and importance of this type of exercise. I've seen people in wheelchairs get back to walkers, walkers to canes and canes to unassisted with the right exercise in the right way. Every single provider of senior housing should employ a full-time certified personal trainer to help seniors live their very best lives.

[@EricDaw1]

Tom I really appreciate your comment. I have worked in quite a few senior residences and when it comes to exercise, many of them are lacking. I will be making video about this topic in my next video. Thank you and would love your feedback on that video when I post it in the next couple days

[@jcook2258]

@@EricDaw1 The right exercise in the right way is key. It's not so much about seniors (senior status seems to be a given for anyone over 55 that's potentially 45 years!! ) It's more about where we are and building capacity - many people have limitations of whatever sort requiring that "functional" aspect, where movement of any kind is better than none and how to build strength if and when. With lingering repetitive strain issues, bandless would be the way to go for me, at least initially. Balance can be an issue for many, so how to sit in a proper chair and turn safely, to whatever stretch one can do for the quad is better than going for that beautiful long stretch you have. I've been inspired by 80-95 year olds in a Gentle Moves class led by a 70 year old who got certified in her 50's I think (also Zumba certified!) who consistently demonstrates "if this is what you can do, that's great. If you can do it to here, good!" Reinforcing what I CAN do helps me sit up straight with that "perfect posture". I'm looking forward to the next vid. You have a lovely calming voice. Thanks for the video

[@weshenry7208]

You're a saint, Tom, for the work you do and for the passion you bring to your profession. I hope everyone cares as much as you do. I was raised to respect our elders for their wisdom and I still do, even as I near 60 myself. I've never put an age on knowledge, wisdom or friendship. Thank you for helping our living history enjoy the time they still have.

[@juneking4512]

Hi Tom! I retired from senior caregiving at 71 (loved it) I'm now 72 and over the years got to see first hand, just like you, how much even a senior can regain through appropriate exercise, executed in proper form. Keep up the good work! (although it doesn't seem like work when you love what you're doing, does it?)

[@michaelmcginn7260]

Well said.

[@Paula_thebestofthestory]

Eric Daw, ur instructions are so on point including ur doing the motions plus ur words! They’re just so easy to understand! Excellent!! Kudos Eric Daw:) And thank you! Dorothy Groudas! (Tampa Bay!)

[@regularjoe2325]

Thank you for this helpful advice to properly perform these exercises without severely injuring oneself.

[@rascal0175]

A quality instructor. No flim-flam.

[@EricDaw1]

Much respect

[@colinmccauley3301]

really god video, Eric. squats work every muscle, that's what I learned about the exercise. good clear explanation. thank you.

[@EricDaw1]

Much love Colin. Thank you so much for your feedback

[@tkswaminathan8561]

Superb and inovigrating and amazingly easy to follow .Appreciate your explanation.

[@rich-ard-style6996]

Thank you so much for your excellent advise and showing us these important exercises.

[@lisacollins3304]

Thanks Mr. Daw for the simple explanation pertaining to doing squats. I have seen other videos on learning how to master squats. I did not feel that I could manage them.

[@slangelands4255]

Awesome explanations. You seem so truly kind as well as knowledgeable. :heart:

[@EricDaw1]

Thanks so much, is there other topics that you would like to see covered?

[@slangelands4255]

@@EricDaw1 I have not seen all your videos. However, if you have not already covered it, perhaps a pep talk on the importance of simply being happy that at least we are trying to get fit. We may be less flexible and not as strong as we would like to be, but it's the attempt and trying to appreciate the process that are so important. If you love the process, the ends are much much more positive, right? I suck at self-discipline, but I think I can improve that. :)

[@jouuueee]

at 50 I was 330 lb 5 ft 10 in 2015 When I joined the Y and began working out. Working with the trainer I quickly learned my limit and handicaps. And one of them was squats. Because of some knee injuries I didn't have the ability to do a third world squat. But I began trying in the jacuzzi. I used the concrete sitting platform to rest into the position gentle and comfortably. It took months three four times a week to get a deep deep squat out of the water. In 2020 I had my right knee replaced My recovery was about a month. Within 4 months I was back to doing deep third world squats. I love the fact that I can do these. I strongly recommend anyone who is an IT where has a stressful job that requires them to sit for long periods of time to start early in life and not wait until you're a train wreck. Good luck

[@robroberts7051]

Thank you for this informative video (and the reminder that I need to start exercising this old body of mine).

[@Jigaboo123456]

What a great example of an instructional clip. Straight to the point, without waffle, and very clearly presented in perfectly clear terms, he's not, like many, in love with the sound of his own voice, (which is clear with perfect diction), positioned himself well in order to clearly demonstrate the exercise. Just first class all round, thank you.

[@EricDaw1]

Thanks for taking the time to watch Jay. Much appreciated

[@Jigaboo123456]

@@EricDaw1 I didn't take much time. Eric, and that's one of the beauties of it; :-) As former NCO in the British Army, I did a Methods of Instruction course run by an officer with a well-deserved reputation as an instructor I was all ears when he was speaking as I wanted to instruct my comrades well, having endured many who knew their subject well, but instructed others poorly. Didn't see any of the instructional vices AT ALL in your clip, No droning on in a monotone, every word heard clearly, well paced and well demonstrated, and no BS!

[@EricDaw1]

@@Jigaboo123456 Thank you

[@Thejoeordinary1]

Squat or rot! Bodyweight Inverted row another good exercise for the back. Throw in some pushups and you got yourself a pretty good trifecta of functional bodyweight exercises. Good presentation and demonstration of exercises and stretches. No blaring music or loud commentary. 💯👍💪

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Trying to figure out what a bodyweight inverted row is..

[@Thejoeordinary1]

@@cockeyedoptimista For a better understanding of them, they are also known as reverse pushups (they work the opposite muscle groups that pushups do b/c it’s the same basic body movement, only pulling as opposed to pushing) Australian pushups, modified pull-ups. Just find a sturdy bar about waist height, give or take, get under it, choose your grip distance and style (over or under) straighten your legs out in front of you and start pulling. Finding a bar can be a bit of a problem but you can buy some designed for it, or set a barbell bar at waist height on a smith machine or adjustable squat rack ( make sure it’s sturdy!) You can even place a strong broomstick between two sturdy chairs or do them from under a sturdy table of the right height. Just make sure whatever you use is strong and sturdy for safety reasons. It’s a great exercise that complements the push-up perfectly, focusing mostly on the muscles of the back and biceps as opposed to chest and triceps. People also use it to build strength for a full pull-ups. There’s a lot of options for foot placement to make it easier or harder to do as well as different grips to hit muscles at different angles. Google them for more information and ideas , as well as effective workouts using them. Hope this helps.

[@nw1735]

Great job! explained very clearly demonstrated in a nice pace with calm tone really helps to process the technique. 👍

[@EricDaw1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@felicitybrach5770]

I love doing squats but one of my knees is a prosthetic! It prevents me from getting down as low as I would like! But I have really benefited by keeping up the squats along with other exercises! Thank you for this video! You seem such a gentleman☺️

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

A big thank you from Scotland for sharing!👍

[@EricDaw1]

Much love 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@crsmith9988]

Great instructions... this guy knows what he is talking about. Thanks...

[@EricDaw1]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@Minji100]

as a 54 years old man, this is exactly what i needed. Eric, very grateful for your posting!

[@EricDaw1]

Thank you

[@jhonyermo]

💚 Subscribed and adding these routines today. THANK YOU.

[@EricDaw1]

Much appreciated

[@janethutcheson3678]

Thanks my brother, I’m a senior so simple and clear.

[@EricDaw1]

Much love bro

[@kelalamusic9258]

I'm just getting back to doing floor exercises. I've been spin biking a lot since this pandemic, but not doing much else. I'm in my 70's now, and you have pointed out that I'm doing squats all wrong. I so appreciate this video. If I hadn't seen it, I would most definitely be doing damage to my knees. Much mahalo!!

[@EricDaw1]

You're very welcome. Do you have a certain Fitness/Health goal you are trying to work on?

[@kelalamusic9258]

@@EricDaw1 Just remain healthy and agile. Going out anywhere here where I live is a bit worrisome. Nobody wears masks or follows any social distancing. All the neighbors in my area are out talking with one another as if the pandemic doesn't exist. So, I have to spend most of my time indoors. I'm at high risk due to heart disease and diabetes. Goal? Move to Nagoya, Japan, where people have a much higher degree of common sense. Off topic, I know, but's its this that is causing me to rethink my life, and try and focus on what I can do indoors to remain healthy.

[@EricDaw1]

Sounds awesome. That’s a great life goal about moving to Japan. Do you have any other ways I could help ?

[@kelalamusic9258]

@@EricDaw1 well, I would love to move there, but I don't think it's possible, at least for now. I gravitate to the people because they are kind, respectful and totally non confrontational. I know two people who live in Nagoya, plus a very good friend of ours aunt lives there. Japanese people don't discriminate against others like they do here in the US. I hate all forms of dissemination. I have no time for those types of people. We also have a friend that lives in Yokohama. All say how much they love Japan, for the same reasons I wish to go. I'll stop here as I could write a book on all I've mentioned, well, at least a Reader's Digest version. I so appreciate your willingness to help. Much, much mahalo!!

[@glenndespres5317]

That’s a great quad stretch. I’ve been doing the baseball catcher squats daily for years now. Partly as a way to stretch the lower back and also for the legs and just balance as well. I will keep doing those and try to add those stretches. I used to do the calf stretches when I jogged. That was years ago.

[@EricDaw1]

Much appreciated. Thank you

[@prakasavigraha6104]

Cool vid. Clear and understandable. No need of rewinding because the pace was good.

[@timmoore6055]

Short, direct and to the point. Excellent presentation.

[@EricDaw1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bernardbarker5424]

Hi folks. I'm a 75 year old senior and I must say that I am in pretty good shape for my age. I have a way of doing squats that I have found to be much easier on everything. When I do squats I grab hold of a bed post or the inside of a door face, anything that you can hold on to and squat .I found that it takes a lot of strain off of your back and you don't have to worry about losing your balance. I do 10 squats, breathing out as I go down and in while raising up, that seems to be enough for me. I can feel it in my legs and back, so I know it's doing some good.

[@keithdawson4804]

IMHO the problem with holding onto something is that you are avoiding to exercise parts that most need it.. activivating other muscles and your brain to coordinateyour balance going down and up. Try not holding onto anything, then seeing what you are capable to do, then progress from there on any weak points.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Neat. I was a sprinter (fast) in the 1960-70s and really appreciate this. I tried the squat with the arms out etc. and stayed over the feet... really worked... I'll start at 10 a day or twice.. it would be nice to know reps...

[@annabelleboath7720]

Eric.. thanks for great suggestions and plain and easy to understand directions. So vital to us seniors. I am 81 and I KNOW these are great exercises.

[@EricDaw1]

Glad to help Annabelle!

[@delmonicofarquhar9893]

Good video! Now that I've added a few years, I appreciate learning about some exercises that won't put me into a hospital bed. Thank you!.

[@EricDaw1]

You're welcome

[@peterhoughton3770]

Excellent - these exercise all help the squat and the squat really protects older people against falling, through week quads etc. And these exercises are a must if you're still running or fast walking for aerobic fitness. Otherwise your knees will be taking all the impact. The springyness of strong qauds lifts the load higher into the body and protects joints.

[@EricDaw1]

Glad you like them!

[@wingandhog]

I used to power-lift competitively while I was in the USAF and am now 62 years old. I still work out, but obviously not at the level I used to compete at. I find that strong legs, in addition to a strong core and a whole-food diet is fundamental for good health and longevity in old age. At least that's my goal.

[@maureenkearns5376]

I found out last year, April of 2021 that I have osteoporosis in my left hip and osteopenia in my lower back so I have been working at squatting to pick up things and not bending it my waist anymore. And it's really gotten to be a habit. I go to senior standing aerobic exercises three times a week and standing yoga two times a week and we do squat exercises in everything we do. I've decided not to go on medication but to work through exercise to help build my bone and muscle strength and my bone density. My new orthopedist is actually very happy that I'm doing this instead of medication. But I definitely feel seniors in particular need to work at squatting to pick things up because it is so easy to get a very painful hairline fracture of the spine by bending at the waist, with even osteopenia. Great video

[@josephineoliver9499]

I'm 65 and I started doing squats but I found I couldn't go right down and now seeing your video to help strengthen certain areas to be able to do them I'm going to give it a go, thanks very much 👍😊

[@EricDaw1]

Happy to help!