Seniors: 3 Simple Exercises that improve leg strength

These three simple exercises can increase your leg strength quickly.

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[wsunbeam]

I am 77 and need my leg strength to help with my 81 year old hubby. I have added this to my routine. I find these very doable. Thank you for such a useful tool. ❤

[caroldonaldson]

What a lovely restful voice you have and your exercises are really helpful for me at 82 years of age. Thank you

[rickyelvis]

not just for the elderly.. this has helped me immensely.. thanks! gotta dig the Doug.

[donnakitchen]

I am 89 yrs old
. My legs atrophied after 6months bed rest as a child. I have found these exercises a true Godsend. I’m back to walking heal to toe, not shuffling along and these exercises were doable! Thank you, thank you!

[nancygaston]

When I do my body- scan meditation I've started to say "nonexistant calf muscle" . I groan remembering how strong it was when I did ballet .So : STOP ! Go back to this video . As a nurse, I say I haven't found a better rehab physio programme than yours on the internet, and boy are there a lot to choose from . At 84, I thank you for such practical advice, and SINCERE encouragement.

[Jolene]

The elderly here are absolutely magnificent, so strong in mind and body. Love to you all, you put people a fraction of your age to shame. Much love ❤️

[donnakitchen]

I am 89 with atrophied legs from prolonged bed rest as a child.. I started the leg exercises each morning as my coffee browed. It has helped immensely! I now can walk across a room without holding on furniture toe, heal! No more shuffling. Thank you, thank you!!!

[peggyribaudo]

I was working with a physical therapist because I felt weak and she had me doing some really extreme exercises to strengthen my legs using weights, Step Up and specifically sit to stand. She also had me doing some squatting exercises using the exercise ball against the wall and additional sit to stand exercises at home. After about 12 sessions with her I developed patellafemoral pain syndrome in both my kneecaps. I ended up getting cortisone shots in both my knees, which did not provide any pain relief. Then I had Synvisc shots in both my knees. That cost me 600.00 copay . The synvisc may have helped a little. Now I have this pain to deal with on a daily basis I am 72 years old I never had any knee problems in my whole life. I would be careful with the sit-to-stand exercises but the other two exercises look like they would be helpful. This proves that you just have to be careful when you start doing exercises, even when you're working with a professional therapist.

[churchreceptionist]

Thank you Dr. for let us know how to exercise in our golden years! You are so explicit in the exercises, please keep sharing your knowledge with us.⭐️

[Chacha-cb]

I am from India and I am 73(male). Thanks for your tips. Somehow I have been doing these exercises without any prior knowledge for quite some time.However after seeing your video and the commentry I think I must share it with others.

[hmmm..]

We are doing 2 of the 3 exercises with our 97 year old father. He does reps 5 of the chair squats with the lift chair slightly elevated. He’s been doing them for a month or so. We also do 10 reps of the toe-heal lift. Hoping he will have continued mobility for the remainder of his life.

[yourstylefitnessandhealth]

Love the pillow chair squats at the sink, progressing from 2 arms, to single arm, to no arms, then remove one of the pillows and start the progression again !!

[toriwolf]

Nice to see someone who cares about the elderly not just geared at the younger generation❤ thanks for the great information ….I’m walking at least 6 miles a day use a weighted vest to help my bone density I’m senior, you just have to keep moving so important !! Keep going stay strong❤

[Diana-]

Excellent exercises especially for my elderly mum, I find other channels don’t take into consideration the frailty of some of our older population thank you for doing so, she may be 90 but she wishes to stay independent as long as possible, a fall due to atrophy could impact that exponentially, I’ll keep her company doing the exercises too!

[umaagnihotri]

I really appreciate the way u carefully advise seniors like us. Because we got to be more careful in exercises!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[HeronCoyote]

I’m a younger senior (68), but I have weak legs. Definitely going to do these starting tomorrow (it’s 3am now). Thank you!

[MrRezillo]

There are many exercise vids for seniors on YouTube. I find yours to be the most helpful and user friendly. Thank you, Dr. Doug.

[claramarone]

This is exactly what I’m looking for. I have RA n in wheelchair n got lazy. Thank you.

[sharonloiterton]

I have MS and I'm going to do these exercises to build up my legs, before I lose the strength in them. Thank you so much.

[cliftontorrence]

wisdom and experience. thank you dr. doug