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All my older patients who did core work when they were younger seem to fair much better with their recoveries. Start now and don't stop! Great video, great tips.
They fare much better? When you say younger, would 50s count (vs 80s)? 50s are still fairly young. I assume the sooner one starts, the better, of course.
@christiannacolbert5603 yes, sooner the better- and being consistent helps a lot. When I say "younger" I'm thinking of my patients that are currently between 65-95 and started exercise and core work before 40. However, I've had a few really fit 80 year Olds that barely starting exercising in their late 50's or early 60's. Never too late!
This moves are best for my sciatica! Thank you so much!!! If you have sciatica just like me we need our core muscles to be strong. This movement specially planks. Side planks and bird dog are very useful! Thank you so much for sharing!
I find all three movements challenging in the easy positions, no pain , just a challenge for my muscles. It's where I'm at and what I need to work with. Thank you.
i am about 70, currently on a job abroad. killing time enroute, i came across your channel on yt. well done and explained, very easy to follow (core)exercises. many thanks
I've been doing the McGill 3 for the last 10 years and they are absolutely fantastic. However there is one really big problem with them... Because they *are* so effective, it is really easy to neglect to do them as the results are almost instantaneous, and this draws you into a false sense of security as you honestly believe you are cured of all back problems! Of course this just isn't true, and by letting it all lapse you can find yourself back at square one quite easily. These three exercises really are for ever, every day and for life.
Good news is you can just start again and feel better... I'm constantly forgetting to do them as I feel great and constantly traveling such screws up most routines.. a day or two and almost always back to feeling pain free
Thank you I am 70 years young lovely I have doing these exercises from a quiet a long time which are very nice and my back is perfectly in perfect shape. God bless you.
In the first exercise it’s important to focus on using the core muscles and not straining the neck. I find closing my eyes and focusing my attention to the stomach muscles when I move is helpful.
I'm 79 and recovering from a fall after my ladder tipped over when I was doing yardwork. I already exercised (aerobic and resistance) quite often and that -- combined with 16 sessions of physical therapy -- helped a lot with my recovery. After some searching, I came across your excellent series and adopted many of the routines you describe. Thanks so much! Your explanations and demonstrations are very clear and practical, and I continue to improve. I'll include many of them in my daily routine with or without a full recovery. 🌹
This is the kind of exercises I need. Thank you!!! I used to be very active, but a combo of long covid, followed by a back injury an next treatment for colon cancer left me with a weak core. The result is that I tire very fast and even walking causes a lot of pain. It upsets me no end!
Hi Will, I was watching your video about 3 exercises to stretch the thoracic part of the spine, the calf muscles, and then ways to practice getting up off the floor. Then I lost the video and couldn't put a comment there, so I'm putting it here. Wanted to say how much I appreciate what you are doing for seniors. It's really needed, and if we started working towards these things, it can make a huge difference. Younger people should start, too. I have been active during my life, but a few years ago, I started doing a sedentary job and then started getting pretty bad pain in my spine. Checked with the doctor and found out it was mild wear and tear arthritis. She gave me those standard suggestions about what to do, such as mild stretching, losing weight around the mid section, and other things that you mentioned. Also, she said take Tylenol if it gets too painful. I thought, nope, not getting hooked on taking any medication, to start with. I had hoped she could refer me to a physiotherapist to help me start some exercises and also to help me improve my posture. No such luck, but I started doing my own stretches and exercises and eating foods that are anti-inflammatory, and my back has improved, but I have to keep working at it. So thank you again. I'm going to try some things that you have suggested. Being older doesn't have to mean a great loss in the joy of being able to move and to do it with grace. God bless
I just attempted a new workout that called for a full-form side plank. My first time attempting any kind of planking exercise and... yeah - out of the question! Couldn't hold that position for more than a second or two and it was excruciating. So I was hoping to find some way to try to build up to it more gradually instead of just skipping that part. Your "lite" version of the side plank is perfect. When the day comes that I can perform a full-form side plank, I'll know I've achieved something!
In my opinion the best stomach and back that I have done are the simple exercises where by you stand strait raise your knees up to your stomach and put your hands under your legs do this ten reps to start with and then build up
This is brilliant. Love the way you instructed this - patiently and clearly. A lot of inexperienced patients have the hardest time isolating their abdominals - I like this approach.
Loving how you explain and demonstrate the exercises that target weak muscles. As a senior citizen with arthritis, I am not only enjoying them but feeling the benefits. Thank you :)
mostly I use my dumbbells at home. also have a bench. prefer compound exercises. no other equipment. have seen good progress. added this core routine and is coming along nicely
I am an English man who has been living in India for the past 40 years. I am 83 and have been following simple yoga exercises for the past 2 years. Your demonstration in this video explains aspects that my yoga tutor has not mentioned but your explanation make so much sense. Thanks so much for your easy to follow procedures. ps...your Sit to stand instruction has been so very helpful. thanks Will. Rgds. Jeff D
Thank you for your comment! Sometimes it means I have to talk for a bit longer than people would like - but I think it's important to explain exactly why we're doing certain movements to help individuals make an educated decision for themselves! I'm pleased you've found my videos helpful :)
I appreciate your teaching and will try to do as you suggest. I use to do these exercises and immediately noticed the difference in my core strength. Thank you so very much.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 53 and do at times get lower back pain. Iam active. I go to the gym and I squat, dead lift and bench, but still feel my core let's me down. I will commit myself to these daily exercises and let you know my results in a couple of months. Thanks again for the sound information 😊
I have found that just sitting down and standing up works most of the leg and stomach muscles. Make sure the surface you sit on is at a height that positions your legs level horizontally. Keep your back straight and your arms still at your sides. Chairs, logs, tree rounds, big rocks, pretty much anything works. Also works as a cardio exercise once you can do more reps. Any comments about any possible negatives?
Hi Will, Thank you for this video and many others. I have a friend who has a weak core and I am going to share this video and do these exercises with her. Mostly, I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your (muscular young man’s) care and compassion for us “oldies” (56 yo female here). Lastly, I watch other videos (lifestyle, shopping and finance related) and they are constantly “hounding” viewers to subscribe but upon watching one video (can’t remember) you emailed me an exercise video. Thank you for your generosity, care, compassion and understanding of our stage of life. I started personal training to gain 5lbs of muscles and luckily no need to shed fat ( 5 foot 2/ 47 kg) goal is to also increase bone density, broaden shoulders, 6 pack abdomen and protruding glutes. I will continue using your exercises at home while being personal trained at the gym. Also will be sure to tell my friends about your videos. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart, Will. Kep up the good work and God bless you, your family and business ❤ Susanna from Canada
Hi Susanna, thank you so much for your kind message. Thank you for watching and sharing my videos. I'm so pleased to hear you've found value in my work. It sounds like you have some brilliant goals laid out, and I hope my channel can help you to achieve them! Have a great week :)
Keep it simple: 12 Reps of ABS, followed by 12 Reps of SABS (12 LEFT, 12 RIGHT). REPEAT THE CYCLE 3 TIMES and pause if you need to. Works all of the muscles side and stomach.
Thank you for clear instructions as I need to strengthen my core as well as my back. When I began rebounding last month I experienced some low back pain so hopefully this will help me! God bless you
Thank you very much for making this information available by posting this video. I really got a lot out of it and I am looking forward to giving these a go. Peace & God bless.
Thank you for this, I'm 55 and in good cycling shape but deal with a lifelong lower back issue from bad weight lifting in high school. Will work on these this week, have a 60 mile gran Fondo ride this weekend with 7k feet of climbing, hope to keep the back pain down. Cheers from Southern California.
I'm sorry to hear about the back problems you're dealing with. Good luck for your ride and climb, I'm sure it'll be fantastic - keep up the great work with all the activity you're doing!
So enjoying working through your videos finding which ones are good for me & learning the routines. Instructions so easy to understand. Will you are a star😊
Just found your channel and really liked your videos! They should be shared continuously since you do a public health service! I'll try to keep the practice. Thank you so much!
These are excellent, and we do them or very similar variations in Stott pilates. I found it to be a life changing method and it's amazing for core strength and overall stability, flexibility and balance.
Great video thanks. Do any of your videos show how to build a routine from scratch? Eg what main areas (like core exercises) to include, then within each area, how many different types of exercises to include, then how many sets and reps to do?
Love your channel! I am following your advice, so I don't get hurt. I am a regular exerciser, who is working on building muscle mass. Exercising with your advice will take me further I know, many thanks👍
Nice! Probably the best tutorial video on how to do the Big3 from McGill! Thanks Will. Any idea on what to do instead of the curl-up when you also have neck pain ? I find the curl up to be very painful... thanks for the response and the amazing videos!
There are 6 neck stretch exercises on UA-cam that helped me. It is the 45 degree angle in slow motion, repetition and gentle movement that eased a bunch of kinks out. Health and blessings to you!
imo the most important cue of the bird-dog is to not shift your weight when taking e.g. one hand from the floor. I've done these wrong for years until some video pointed this out. I've done this exercise wrong in front of a PT who didn't notice that. If you shift your weight so your center of gravity is above the supporting knee, then the benefit if the exercise is greatly reduced. You want your center of gravity to remain next to your knee, so you need a bunch of back/core muscles preventing you from caving in on the side where you lift your hand for example.
Just discovered your Over- Fifties. Great, simpel, effective exercises. Thank you ! I recommend your channel to others. I am 65 and always liked sports. Speed iceskating in the winter and race and mtb cycling all year through. Last december I underwent a hernia inguinalis operation on my right side. Are there any specific exercises to prevent such an 'experience' on my left side ?
Great video. I started doing your exercise that involves going from seated to standing and back down again with the hip band around the knees. Great exercise. I normally struggle to activate my lateral glutes but this really hits them.
HI will, I'm 65 and have built up to 5 minutes in a plank position. I enjoy this exercise and would like to do more. the trouble is , my shoulders give me too much pain. I am doing some shoulder exercises, too. Do you have any advice please.
Thank you so much for this! I'm in my 50s and recovering from back and neck issues that have had me sedentary for a while. Trying various "beginner" core workouts was starting to be frustrating and disheartening. This is exactly where i need to start. Very appreciative!
Your videos are good. I'm doing variations of this almost every morning. I'm going to do these suggested exercises just like you describe them.I think I'm going to like them.
Thank you, i found this very informative and you explained all 3 movements very clearly and easy to follow. I will check out your book as i have been looking for something to help over 50s with strength and mobility. Im 56 and struggling to maintain my fitness due to injuries and osteo arthritis in my spine.
I've watched a few of your videos. Can you do a video specific to limb girdle muscular dystrophy? I am determined not to need a wheelchair but my condition is speeding up. I'm at the point where I have to lift my legs to get in a taxi or get into bed, when I get food deliveries bending hurts & it is hard to kneel, getting up exhausts me with pain. My upper body strength is rapidly decreasing, I start to hunch if I have to lift weight high or bend to do simple things like wash dishes or make a meal.
Thank you for your clear explanation and demo particularly suggesting the variation even for beginners. Please provide auto translate to other languages.
I like your videos and realised many of the poses I do when I am doing yoga so interesting the crossover. I can now add more of your exercises some of which are specific to e.g.bunions etc. All make sense. I also like the length of your videos as for those too long I lose interest.
Thanks for watching! If you want to hear my best advice for over-50s who want to gain muscle and strength, you can get access to my exclusive “Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle & Strength Over Age 50” video bonus for FREE here: info.ht-physio.co.uk/video
Can these be done after c section recovery?
All my older patients who did core work when they were younger seem to fair much better with their recoveries. Start now and don't stop! Great video, great tips.
Absolutely - preventative work starts as early as possible!
They fare much better? When you say younger, would 50s count (vs 80s)? 50s are still fairly young. I assume the sooner one starts, the better, of course.
@christiannacolbert5603 yes, sooner the better- and being consistent helps a lot. When I say "younger" I'm thinking of my patients that are currently between 65-95 and started exercise and core work before 40. However, I've had a few really fit 80 year Olds that barely starting exercising in their late 50's or early 60's. Never too late!
That’s fare, not fair better.
This moves are best for my sciatica! Thank you so much!!! If you have sciatica just like me we need our core muscles to be strong. This movement specially planks. Side planks and bird dog are very useful! Thank you so much for sharing!
I find all three movements challenging in the easy positions, no pain , just a challenge for my muscles. It's where I'm at and what I need to work with. Thank you.
i am about 70, currently on a job abroad. killing time enroute, i came across your channel on yt. well done and explained, very easy to follow (core)exercises. many thanks
That's great to hear, I'm pleased you came across my channel! Wishing you all the best on your travels
Left foot keeps buckling. Did intense laser therapy but still use a walker to keep from falling. Going to see a chiropractor.
I've been doing the McGill 3 for the last 10 years and they are absolutely fantastic. However there is one really big problem with them... Because they *are* so effective, it is really easy to neglect to do them as the results are almost instantaneous, and this draws you into a false sense of security as you honestly believe you are cured of all back problems! Of course this just isn't true, and by letting it all lapse you can find yourself back at square one quite easily. These three exercises really are for ever, every day and for life.
So true! I can relate
Good news is you can just start again and feel better... I'm constantly forgetting to do them as I feel great and constantly traveling such screws up most routines.. a day or two and almost always back to feeling pain free
Thank you I am 70 years young lovely I have doing these exercises from a quiet a long time which are very nice and my back is perfectly in perfect shape. God bless you.
Keep up the great work!
Amazing, hope I'd be doing those too!
In the first exercise it’s important to focus on using the core muscles and not straining the neck. I find closing my eyes and focusing my attention to the stomach muscles when I move is helpful.
Great tip! It's good to form the mind-muscle connection
McGill Big Three Exercises
1:30 Curl Up
5:13 Side Plank
7:33 Bird Dog
Thank you!
thank you :)
Thanks!
Thanks.
3:38 is when he actually did the first movement 😂
I'm 79 and recovering from a fall after my ladder tipped over when I was doing yardwork. I already exercised (aerobic and resistance) quite often and that -- combined with 16 sessions of physical therapy -- helped a lot with my recovery. After some searching, I came across your excellent series and adopted many of the routines you describe. Thanks so much! Your explanations and demonstrations are very clear and practical, and I continue to improve. I'll include many of them in my daily routine with or without a full recovery. 🌹
This is the kind of exercises I need. Thank you!!!
I used to be very active, but a combo of long covid, followed by a back injury an next treatment for colon cancer left me with a weak core. The result is that I tire very fast and even walking causes a lot of pain. It upsets me no end!
Try SPMs from fish oils,
Hi Will, I was watching your video about 3 exercises to stretch the thoracic part of the spine, the calf muscles, and then ways to practice getting up off the floor. Then I lost the video and couldn't put a comment there, so I'm putting it here. Wanted to say how much I appreciate what you are doing for seniors. It's really needed, and if we started working towards these things, it can make a huge difference. Younger people should start, too. I have been active during my life, but a few years ago, I started doing a sedentary job and then started getting pretty bad pain in my spine. Checked with the doctor and found out it was mild wear and tear arthritis. She gave me those standard suggestions about what to do, such as mild stretching, losing weight around the mid section, and other things that you mentioned. Also, she said take Tylenol if it gets too painful. I thought, nope, not getting hooked on taking any medication, to start with. I had hoped she could refer me to a physiotherapist to help me start some exercises and also to help me improve my posture. No such luck, but I started doing my own stretches and exercises and eating foods that are anti-inflammatory, and my back has improved, but I have to keep working at it. So thank you again. I'm going to try some things that you have suggested. Being older doesn't have to mean a great loss in the joy of being able to move and to do it with grace. God bless
McGill's 3 big exercises strengthening core with variations:
1:38 curl up
5:13 the side plank
7:40 the bird dog
Thanks!
Cheers, fella. Saved me listening to the waffle.
@@ronwhite8503 Waffle?! I didn’t hear any waffle, just clear and essential advice on how to achieve best results.
How many of each and how many sets? Thanks
Thanks he rambles on…
I just attempted a new workout that called for a full-form side plank. My first time attempting any kind of planking exercise and... yeah - out of the question! Couldn't hold that position for more than a second or two and it was excruciating. So I was hoping to find some way to try to build up to it more gradually instead of just skipping that part. Your "lite" version of the side plank is perfect. When the day comes that I can perform a full-form side plank, I'll know I've achieved something!
In my opinion the best stomach and back that I have done are the simple exercises where by you stand strait raise your knees up to your stomach and put your hands under your legs do this ten reps to start with and then build up
I love that these can be done at home without any equipment. Makes it so much easier to stay consistent.
This is brilliant. Love the way you instructed this - patiently and clearly. A lot of inexperienced patients have the hardest time isolating their abdominals - I like this approach.
Thank you so much for your comment I really appreciate it!
One of the best sites I've ever come across. Thanks Will.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
1-1st time 71yrs been chair bound 6months lost all strength. Starting today.
Good for you. How are you now?
Loving how you explain and demonstrate the exercises that target weak muscles. As a senior citizen with arthritis, I am not only enjoying them but feeling the benefits. Thank you :)
mostly I use my dumbbells at home. also have a bench. prefer compound exercises. no other equipment. have seen good progress. added this core routine and is coming along nicely
I am an English man who has been living in India for the past 40 years. I am 83 and have been following simple yoga exercises for the past 2 years. Your demonstration in this video explains aspects that my yoga tutor has not mentioned but your explanation make so much sense.
Thanks so much for your easy to follow procedures.
ps...your Sit to stand instruction has been so very helpful.
thanks Will.
Rgds. Jeff D
Thank you for your comment! Sometimes it means I have to talk for a bit longer than people would like - but I think it's important to explain exactly why we're doing certain movements to help individuals make an educated decision for themselves! I'm pleased you've found my videos helpful :)
I appreciate your teaching and will try to do as you suggest. I use to do these exercises and immediately noticed the difference in my core strength. Thank you so very much.
Great to hear you'll be putting these to good use!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 53 and do at times get lower back pain. Iam active. I go to the gym and I squat, dead lift and bench, but still feel my core let's me down. I will commit myself to these daily exercises and let you know my results in a couple of months. Thanks again for the sound information 😊
I have found that just sitting down and standing up works most of the leg and stomach muscles. Make sure the surface you sit on is at a height that positions your legs level horizontally. Keep your back straight and your arms still at your sides. Chairs, logs, tree rounds, big rocks, pretty much anything works. Also works as a cardio exercise once you can do more reps. Any comments about any possible negatives?
Hi Will,
Thank you for this video and many others. I have a friend who has a weak core and I am going to share this video and do these exercises with her.
Mostly, I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your (muscular young man’s) care and compassion for us “oldies” (56 yo female here). Lastly, I watch other videos (lifestyle, shopping and finance related) and they are constantly “hounding” viewers to subscribe but upon watching one video (can’t remember) you emailed me an exercise video. Thank you for your generosity, care, compassion and understanding of our stage of life. I started personal training to gain 5lbs of muscles and luckily no need to shed fat ( 5 foot 2/ 47 kg) goal is to also increase bone density, broaden shoulders, 6 pack abdomen and protruding glutes.
I will continue using your exercises at home while being personal trained at the gym. Also will be sure to tell my friends about your videos.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart, Will. Kep up the good work and God bless you, your family and business ❤
Susanna from Canada
Hi Susanna, thank you so much for your kind message. Thank you for watching and sharing my videos. I'm so pleased to hear you've found value in my work. It sounds like you have some brilliant goals laid out, and I hope my channel can help you to achieve them! Have a great week :)
Great exercises and well explained. Thanks Will.
You're welcome :)
Keep it simple: 12 Reps of ABS, followed by 12 Reps of SABS (12 LEFT, 12 RIGHT). REPEAT THE CYCLE 3 TIMES and pause if you need to. Works all of the muscles side and stomach.
Thanks for the great advice. Your explanations are so helpful and easy to follow. I am going to do these exercises daily starting today!!!
You're more than welcome
Thank you for putting this out! I'm trying to get into better shape after a lifetime of being sedentary!
Thank you for clear instructions as I need to strengthen my core as well as my back. When I began rebounding last month I experienced some low back pain so hopefully this will help me! God bless you
Wishing you all the best - I hope my video has been able to offer some support!
Yes, doing these exercises have helped tremendously! Thank you😊
Very well explained & demonstrated 👍
Love your channel! Also a big fan of Dr. Stewart McGill. I have his book THE BACK MECHANIC. Thank you for helping us older folks😊
Will add these! I have been doing front planks but will add these to my routine. Thank you!!
Wishing you all the best - I hope you find these useful!
What about: 1) the bridge 2) the plank 3) the tree . All yoga related. Or: tai chi and qigong. 😊
Thank you very well explained,your book Thruving beyond 50 us amazing
Excellent! I know you are targeting over 50, but this applies to all ages. Extremely low impact while strength training and improving mobility!
Absolutely - they can be beneficial for everyone!
Thankyou for thinking of us older peeps ❤
Thank you very much for making this information available by posting this video. I really got a lot out of it and I am looking forward to giving these a go. Peace & God bless.
Thank you for this, I'm 55 and in good cycling shape but deal with a lifelong lower back issue from bad weight lifting in high school. Will work on these this week, have a 60 mile gran Fondo ride this weekend with 7k feet of climbing, hope to keep the back pain down. Cheers from Southern California.
I'm sorry to hear about the back problems you're dealing with. Good luck for your ride and climb, I'm sure it'll be fantastic - keep up the great work with all the activity you're doing!
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.
It's my pleasure!
So enjoying working through your videos finding which ones are good for me & learning the routines. Instructions so easy to understand. Will you are a star😊
PS Just ordered your book!
This is great! After a back pain incident, I got Dr. McGill’s book and it’s nice to have a video of these exercises, with some variations.
Excellent. No pain, just gain from your recommendation. Grateful.
That's great to hear!
Just found your channel and really liked your videos! They should be shared continuously since you do a public health service! I'll try to keep the practice. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much - I hope my video has been of use!
Good day, have a blessed and safe week 🙏
Thank you, you too!
Very practical, thanks
Thank you so much for this great video. Your explanation is so easy and helpful to follow.
Thank you for your comment, that's great to hear!
Brilliant, clear instruction. Good core strength is essential as we get older.
I completely agree!
All your exercises are easy to understand and easy to do. Thank you very much, much appreciated.
Very happy to help!
What is great about your instruction is that you suggest a number of way to get to the full movement through incremental steps
Thank you for your comment - I am glad my format works for you, it's always great to hear positive feedback about my approach
Very informative, 74, luckily do 2and 3 offen in Pilates classes. Will stop crunches.
I've been looking for ways to strengthen my core, and this video gives some great options. Thanks for sharing.
always a pleasure to watch your video
These are excellent, and we do them or very similar variations in Stott pilates. I found it to be a life changing method and it's amazing for core strength and overall stability, flexibility and balance.
Great exercises; easy to understand the benefits and effective in achieving them.
So glad you think so!
Thank you!
You're welcome
Thanks for that progression on the side plank. I never thought of that. And the progressions on the bug movements too.
Hello 👋 my friend, thank you for sharing this valuable information. All the best to you. 😊
Thank you for your comment - have a great day!
Excellent, you make all this doable.
That's great to hear, thank you!
Great video thanks. Do any of your videos show how to build a routine from scratch? Eg what main areas (like core exercises) to include, then within each area, how many different types of exercises to include, then how many sets and reps to do?
wonderful. thank you
You're very welcome
Love your channel! I am following your advice, so I don't get hurt. I am a regular exerciser, who is working on building muscle mass. Exercising with your advice will take me further I know, many thanks👍
I'm so pleased my channel has been useful! It sounds like you're doing some great work to look after yourself, keep up the great work! :)
Great video. I’m 46 and enjoy these exercises
Pleased to help!
I really like these Will. Going to practice these now .
Wishing you all the best!
Nice! Probably the best tutorial video on how to do the Big3 from McGill! Thanks Will.
Any idea on what to do instead of the curl-up when you also have neck pain ? I find the curl up to be very painful... thanks for the response and the amazing videos!
There are 6 neck stretch exercises on UA-cam that helped me. It is the 45 degree angle in slow motion, repetition and gentle movement that eased a bunch of kinks out.
Health and blessings to you!
imo the most important cue of the bird-dog is to not shift your weight when taking e.g. one hand from the floor.
I've done these wrong for years until some video pointed this out. I've done this exercise wrong in front of a PT who didn't notice that.
If you shift your weight so your center of gravity is above the supporting knee, then the benefit if the exercise is greatly reduced. You want your center of gravity to remain next to your knee, so you need a bunch of back/core muscles preventing you from caving in on the side where you lift your hand for example.
could only do the 1st one
Great ...well explained Thanks
Happy to help!
Just discovered your Over- Fifties. Great, simpel, effective exercises. Thank you !
I recommend your channel to others.
I am 65 and always liked sports. Speed iceskating in the winter and race and mtb cycling all year through.
Last december I underwent a hernia inguinalis operation on my right side.
Are there any specific exercises to prevent such an 'experience' on my left side ?
Thanks
These are brilliant thank you so much for such detailed explanations as well. All the best to you.
I'm pleased you found the video helpful that's great to hear!
Thanks mate. Brilliant as always😊
You're welcome!
S'cience-based always gets my attention. I'm definitely going to add these 3 to my morning 'stretches
Great video. Thank you Will Harlow.
You're very welcome!
Extremely well presented young man! Clear and precise even I could understand.The old lady reckons she’s going to have a go as well.
Great video. I started doing your exercise that involves going from seated to standing and back down again with the hip band around the knees. Great exercise. I normally struggle to activate my lateral glutes but this really hits them.
That's great to hear - I'm glad it has been helping!
HI will, I'm 65 and have built up to 5 minutes in a plank position. I enjoy this exercise and would like to do more. the trouble is , my shoulders give me too much pain. I am doing some shoulder exercises, too. Do you have any advice please.
the instructions are so well presented. i loved this video. thank you. i’ve been doing the curl up wrong for avery long time. now i know better.
You're more than welcome!
Thanks ,Wil ,willing to try.Enjoyed
You're welcome
Thank you so much for this! I'm in my 50s and recovering from back and neck issues that have had me sedentary for a while. Trying various "beginner" core workouts was starting to be frustrating and disheartening. This is exactly where i need to start. Very appreciative!
Very nice explanation. Easy to follow these exercises and can do a big improvement to core. Thanks a lot
That's great to hear - I hope the video can be of help!
Thanks for the information, I will begin including these exercises along with my stretch routine. 😊
You're welcome :)
Your videos are good. I'm doing variations of this almost every morning. I'm going to do these suggested exercises just like you describe them.I think I'm going to like them.
Great exercises. Keep the videos coming.
Awesome exercises! Love Stuart McGill.
Thank you, i found this very informative and you explained all 3 movements very clearly and easy to follow.
I will check out your book as i have been looking for something to help over 50s with strength and mobility.
Im 56 and struggling to maintain my fitness due to injuries and osteo arthritis in my spine.
I'm really glad to hear my video was appreciated, I really hope the book can be of real use to you as well!
Thank you Will, I really love your videos. They really help
That's great to hear, thank you so much!
Yet more great advice thank u will
You're very welcome!
Really very useful for me. Thanks again.
Glad to hear that!
i've been doing these exercises separately , never did them at one session. i'll try to do them together as explained here. thank you.
Wishing you all the best
Thank you for sharing found it very helpful’
Glad it was helpful!
Clear concise simple instructions; also variations for those less ambled👌
Have a great day!
Thanks Will. I love this channel but I find it difficult to put together a routine. Writing a list? Taking screen shots? Do you have a recommendation?
I've watched a few of your videos. Can you do a video specific to limb girdle muscular dystrophy? I am determined not to need a wheelchair but my condition is speeding up. I'm at the point where I have to lift my legs to get in a taxi or get into bed, when I get food deliveries bending hurts & it is hard to kneel, getting up exhausts me with pain. My upper body strength is rapidly decreasing, I start to hunch if I have to lift weight high or bend to do simple things like wash dishes or make a meal.
super helpful thank you
Thank you for your clear explanation and demo particularly suggesting the variation even for beginners.
Please provide auto translate to other languages.
Great youtube series with excellent content
please. how many sets each exercise?
I like your videos and realised many of the poses I do when I am doing yoga so interesting the crossover. I can now add more of your exercises some of which are specific to e.g.bunions etc. All make sense. I also like the length of your videos as for those too long I lose interest.
Absolutely, there's often a lot of helpful crossover - I'm pleased you're able to incorporate my exercises into your routine :)
Very well explained and helpful !
So pleased it was helpful!
Awesome! Thank you💖
You're welcome :)
Thanks Will, another great video!