The Most Important Exercise for Seniors to Master

In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals the most important exercise for seniors to master for overall health & longevity!

[petercole]

Excellent video. As a 79 year old man who tries to stay fit I find your videos spot on.

[Krishnazflute]

❤ Thank you so much. I cannot believe this is being shared for free. You are a blessing.

[amierikke]

I’m a Registered Nurse in the states. We use sit to stand testing to determine if an individual is at risk for falling. It is a determiner of strength and balance which are important to prevent falls. I’m 62 and while I’m active, I’m going to put reminders to preform daily sit to stand exercises, 3x5 daily as you said, in my 2024 calendar. So important!

[slr]

You are a very kind person to help seniors! And you are an excellent teacher!😊🙏🏻🇺🇸

[marshawoods]

No, I just subscribe to your channel. I’m 75 years old. I am no trouble doing. Sit to stand. However, I need a walker. I cannot walk in my own. I’m looking forward to more videos. I have severe osteoarthritis exercise is painful at times but I’m not giving up. I’m so happy to see that someone is actually interested in those of us over 70

[rhythmaddict]

After the pandemic closed everything, lost my job and there I sat and sat and sat. Lots of tv, beer, cooking and eating. I didn't want to turn into a fat alcoholic, so I applied for job as a pizza delivery driver. That was almost 2 yrs ago. I get in and out of my car over 60 times a day on average. I only work a 5 hr shift and it has been wonderful! I am 73 yrs old and I am so grateful my body is doing great. The usual work pains, I'll wear a copper back brace for support if I need, I sleep in copper gloves, I wear copper socks and good sneakers and do all I can to support my wellbeing. I bake my own bread, make my own mayonnaise and eat homemade kimchee with most meals! Mahalo and Aloha from Maui!

[hiviolet]

So important!! I do this exercise every day for 12 reps. I can now walk down my stairs confidently and normally. Also, I do Achilles and calf stretches. Helped so much. I didn’t realize all the muscles used to walk down the stairs need to be strong. Another exercise that really helped with my knees is practicing getting up off the floor. Very important for anyone with mobility issues. I have known people that have had to spend the night on their floor because they couldn’t get up. I’m only 67 😊 but I want to be sure I’m as strong as possible for the future. Yoga is a miracle worker for me also!

[johnbiddal]

I've been using this method since I read it in your book under 'Chair squat with load' I'm nearly 80 and no longer use my hands to push up to stand. Great advice and not difficult if done regularly. 👍

[SwamiKripananda]

Thank you so much for this routine. I recovered from a quadriplegic stroke in December 2022 and had to learn how to start walking all over again.
Your routine is like a soothing balm to my recovery process.
I have also found that while doing your exercise, exhaling when standing and inhaling when sitting helped me a lot.
Thank you again.
🙏

[kkrolf]

Thank you for being here … this info is ABSOLUTELY VITAL for all, but most importantly for seniors who live alone. The best time to get started with this exercises, however, is before you e v e r think you need them!!

[robertwoodier]

These are top tips and seem so obvious when you explain them so clearly. From a very grateful 77 year old.

[brooks]

I have no problem from sit to stand, but sitting was a plop on a low sofa. It’s now so easy! Thanks

[Tom-Travels]

Great video. I'm an Over 70 Specialist. (I'm 73). I've been a health and fitness nut since high school. I still work out almost every day. I've found deep free standing squats helps me with my former "runner's knee."

[connieyoung]

How timely. This is just what I need to start doing right now, today!!

[dianej]

You have made me feel so much better, thanks much

[tarakb]

Many thanks!
I can feel the effects straight away.

[ukrishnan]

Thank you so much for this, esp. the side views. I am going to share this with my mom who is not digitally literate and does not understand English well.

[gardeniainbloom]

Happy Christmas. Thanks for all your hard work. Wishing your channel grows for 2024.

[ArnoldHershman]

Great video! You made it so much easier for me to get up and down without using arms on chair. I am 84 m and walk 3 to 31/2 miles a day 5days a week. No balance problem just strength in legs getting up and down. you made so easy with simple adjustment. Thank you and enjoy the beauty of it all...Arnie

[judybatchelor]

Thank u attention to small details very helpful