Whole-Body Resistance Band Workout (Ages 50+)

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, takes you through a whole-body resistance band workout, perfect for people over the age of fifty!

[prabeshbhandari]

You have helped me a lot in my life, i wish we could meet some day, and i could hug you and scream thank you .i really mean it

[robertmeyer]

Will, thank you!! I'm 86 and caring for my wife in palliative care (Cancer). I need more energy and strength; this workout will definitely move me in that direction. Wishing you must success from the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA! You are an inspiration!!

[Melia-]

You are such a star for those of us 50+ and up. Just wish you weren't located 3, 000 miles across the pond!

[YourPalAl-en]

It’s so important to keep moving, especially after 50. I appreciate how accessible this workout is.

[mariabeotegui]

Hi Will. Your videos are superb! They are so effective, instructional and educational. I have been managing a herniated disc since my 20s, mostly with yoga. Now in my 40s, I was experiencing some loss in my range of motion and strength. I also learned I need muscle to build bone, which led me to resistance bands. Now I alternate between yoga and your videos. I can't thank you enough for making your professional guidance so accessible.

[RubénLunaLópez-dj]

This workout looks perfect for staying active as we age. I love how the resistance bands are gentle on the joints.

[teresamcmurrin]

Brilliant! Thank you! I'm 68 and disabled, and am wanting to get back into shape after a truly chaotic year.

My medical insurance gives me an allowance for OTC products, which includes resistance bands, so I picked up several (from medium to 2X). They arrived this afternoon! So I looked through YT videos for a good workout, and decided to start with this one--I'm glad I did!

I only did one set of each exercise for starters since I'm so out of shape, and boy, I feel the burn already! 😊

I look forward to continuing my fitness journey with your help!

[garyburton]

Thanks Will. Rehabbing a major rotator cuff repair, plus throw in a fractured wrist same arm. It's been a long 10 months, but now I'm using your band exercises I'm progressing well. Have to do some without the bands at the moment, but I do more reps to build up strength and mobility in the shoulder. Thanks for your workouts in my kitchen.

[gsbhuvaneshwar]

Have been wondering at how to strengthen my core and upper body shoulder muslces. Have been looking for a good video to help me get starte. This one seems to be the best. The video is very clear - with respect to body position and movement. Thanks very much. An excellent one - for me atarting at the age of 70+ !!

[andycolley]

Hi Will, Great workout videos for the over 50''s. I am 65 and use to go to the gym but started doing band exercises at home 18 months ago. With respect to this full body video I struggled to change bands between the two exercises in each superset hence I did each exercise three times instead eg banded squats x 3, rest then banded press x 3, rest then curl & press x 3 etc. This still resulted in a good full body workout.

[marvinisrael]

I'm almost 87 and I do super sets, but I cannot do them as you recommend, that is, without recovering between sets. For example, for my chest I do an inclined bench press 12 reps with 50lb dumbbells. This brings my pulse to 145bpm when my normal resting pulse is 54. My next exercise is on an assisted pullup apparatus for my back. I need to wait until my pulse goes down to 100bpm before doing a set of 14 pullups. My goal is maintaining strength. If I were to immediately go from one exercise to another without recovering my respiration, I would only be capable of using a weight far less than optimal to bring myself close to muscle failure. This is a recipe for losing strength.

[razia]

Thank you. I recently switched from Resistance Bands to an Isomectric band which did improve my joint problems a lot. My muscles were doing fine but my joints needed a bit more time and rest.

[robrider]

Even if you're not a senior, these are good exercises

[Billy-dn]

I’m 64 and have lost 50 pounds in 90 days. Went from 240 to 190. My goal is 175. I walk over 20, 000 steps a day and eat very clean foods. I also do OMAD and I do a 20/4 intermediate daily fasting. I just ordered a set of resistant bands and will start resistant training at home 20 minutes a day. No need to spend money on a gym membership. I still work 40 hours a week and ride my Harley daily. I feel awesome and have no health issues. Eat Clean. Exercise Daily. Live Longer.

[simchajoy]

I just found your channel, I’ve had 2 spinal surgeries. Trying to get stronger so I’m in less pain. And get into the dress 👗 I want wear to my niece’s wedding. Also just go set of tube resistant bands and was not sure how to use them. Thank you 😊

[FuttyMontoya-zb]

I've noticed great improvements in my strength since starting band workouts. This video is a nice addition to my collection.

[cassieoz]

Thanks so much for this Will. The need to consolidate a program from the previous posts was allowing me to procrastinate 😉. No excuses !

[michaeljlavelle]

Thank you for the video! It was very informative! I was wondering how many days a week would you do the workouts?
Mike
New York

[sharmilasaha]

Thank you Will for another set of great exercises fot us seniors

[kcyland]

Excellent video - great to see a set of exercises explained in a simple and practical way. Thanks and well done Will.