Physio Reveals the BEST Weekly Exercise Routine (for Over 50's)

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals the BEST weekly exercise routine for over-fifties that is backed up by science and research!

[angelsjoker]

I think there is one very crucial (fifth) part missing: Balance training. That can be done with small exercises throughout the day like standing on one leg while brushing your teeth/making coffee/waiting for the bus etc. And regularly voluntarily (in a safe environment) go to the limits of a balanced stand. Muscles, flexibility AND sense of balance and ability to go back to balance from an unbalanced position is what keeps you from falling (and breaking your bones). If you want to combine balance training with fun activities, maybe pick up dancing classes, do gymnastics, or martial arts.

[nursesona]

You are one of the best YouTuber professional. Someone I can keep up with and feel motivated. Thank you for your public service.

[samathaoffice]

Please make a video of the actual exercises to be done weekly to cover up all the 4 parts...
1.Improving strength& muscle mass
2.Flexibily & mobility
3. Improving cardio vascular health
4. Heart & lung exercises

[meaniefinn]

I couldn't climb off a pavement 3 months ago. I was told I needed both knees operated on and decided against it. I am 70 years old and have spurs between my knee joints. I now do your daily. I purchased excellent shoes, and I will never stop. You are amazing. Thanks so very much.

[MoonlightSonata]

Excellent information, but I wish you would do another video that is actually the exercise routine itself that we could follow along with.

[SGMB]

I am a firm believer in super sets, doing a pushing exercise followed immediately by a pulling exercise followed immediately by an abdominal exercise. I do three to five sets of these three exercises. This allows each muscle group to recover while continuously working out, thus gaining cardio benefits at the same time. I do upper body one day, lower body the next, a rest day, then start over. I lost 30 pounds in three months and more than doubled strength in six months. I am 63 and was rated 100% disabled by the VA because of injuries during my military service. I still have aches and pains, but have gained mobility and endurance and generally feel good.

[bridgettquinlan]

Thank you for sharing these exercises for the older crowd. I feel that I can do this.

[ChristineDilag]

you have a great channel! I am going to try this "all-around" fitness routine. The only thing I might be a bit concerned about would be the lack of more flexibility. Stretching/flexibility has has saved me for years. But I have "fallen off the wagon" due to a hamstring tear (sitting in a chair for 3 mos and poor PT suggestions/rehab. I drive a bus 10 hrs a day). I am a 75 yo female. Slowly getting back to normal. I walked across Ireland about 8 yrs ago. Took a mo., stopping nitely, and carry a 20 lb backpack. You know what saved me? Flexibility/stretching exercise every nite when done walking. I never experienced any problem and we were doing 10-12 miles a day.

[janechambers]

I am 72 years old. After years of avoiding Covid by not going to the gym, I have returned to the gym with a lot of making up to do! I go to body sculpting class 4 days a week. This is a mild-moderate class which encompasses stretching, (light) weights, floor exercises (abs, glutes, hamstrings, etc.). cardio (step, jumping, downdog, bear poses). These classes are 45 minutes apiece. In addition, I run to the gym and back (1/4 mi.). All this is starting to get easy, so last week, I added 100 (knee) push ups per day. I also hang on the bar at the gym (can't do pull ups yet!) for 2 minutes 4 days a week. Does this sound like enough of each exercise?

[lyndasoar]

This is great professional 'general' advice... you have previous vids posted here that we can choose from to compile our own personal routines in a few mins... no1 has the same (which 3 categories can alter due to our daily-changing age/incidents). Plus ... It makes us so much more aware of those daily changes that we cAn allieviate. I get the idea a general 'rota' of various exercises aimed at different body areas is a good preventative/slo down of mobility deteration. Thank you.

[caseyslove]

It would be great if you could make a series of videos showing the different exercises in each of the 4 part regimen. Thank you.

[monicalimon]

Thank you for your suggestions! I have been doing some of what you suggested already, therefore all I need to do is add the stretching routine and the Zone 2 cardio. I really like the program because it is simple, and easy to follow. I love all your videos, and I already ordered your book in Amazon (I wish it was available in a bookstore instead). 🙂

[nancyb.]

I have been listening to you as much as I have time for. You have helped me a great deal. I am working steadily and intelligently- your exercises that you give out so generously. Thank you, thank you. ( Nancy)

[carolinekeightley]

Thanks Will. Great video.
Following on from this- please can you do a weights exercise video?
I was thinking of say 6 dumbbell exercises to meet section 1 of this video. Something that we can do at home- I don’t like gyms!

[rickjames]

DANCE, DANCE, DANCE !! That will get your cardio working. And it is FUN !

[Gipsi]

Interesting info..but can you advice a link which shows them exercises which i yeuly believe are a MUST for us over 80..😊

[suewright]

A very informative video, thank Will. Tomorrow I’ll start afresh to get the best for me. Many thanks

[helen]

I do a rebounder workout for cardio with pumping music, great fun. I also do a strength and ab routine too on the rebounder. I follow with weights for upper body, then stretch out with a foam roller. I exercise 3 times a week with plenty of rest days in between.

[maryrobison]

I love watching all his videos. Hes so knowledgeable 😮

[mrspleats]

Appreciate these videos. Your approach is both healing and soothing. Thank you💚🧡🙌🙌