3 Daily Habits for LESS Pain & Stiffness (for 50+)

I am 70 yrs old an Indian and have been suffering from knees pain for last two years. I consulted orthopaedic who gave me some medicine to release pain as I am over weight ànd don't go for walking as I can't walk. Eversince I saw your video on u tube, I started the exercises and got benefitted from. I appreciate your informative approach. I pray to God for your good health.

We didn’t stop moving because we got old… We GOT OLD BECAUSE WE STOPPED MOVING! All the problems with lack of balance, mobility and physical decline, as well as chronic pain, are rooted in this simple principle. Thanks for your videos, clear explanations and demos.

They’re gazillions of YT videos out there with similar information. Why I personally enjoyed this one and walked out knowing that I actually learned and remember what I’ve seen and heard? Because of the simplicity and transparency of the teaching method. It wasn’t flashy, over the top, redundant or silly. I love the sober and straight forward presentation. Keep up the great work!

Lucky to have stumbled upon this channel in my late 30’s. I can see people my age suffer from the same pains 50-year olds have and glad there’s time for prevention.

This guy is clear,to the point and speaks with experience and expertise. BEST on line. Nick.

There is soooo much to be said for this video! I’m a 71 yr old male and 30 lbs overweight. At least half of this weight gain in the past year was from a severe case of plantar fasciitis. The main reason for this was tight calves and not stretching. This was incredibly debilitating because it lasted 9 months. I couldn’t walk far and even trying to ride a stationary bike was painful. This was a huge change for me. I used to play 3 rounds of golf per week and walk all 18 holes with no problem. This was not only challenging physically but also very much so mentally. Winter lasts a good 5 months where I live. Being couped up not being able to go anywhere due to PF was really difficult. Anyhow the stretch shown for tight calves was very helpful. Even custom made orthotics from a Podiatrist didn’t help that much. You do not want to go through what I did if you can avoid it. Now I stretch 20 minutes a day. I will add on the thoracic stretch. I’m fortunate to not have had much of any back issues and now hope to keep it that way. Great video! Many thanks!

Foam roll stretch for thoracic vertebra Calf stretch Up and down from floor Beautiful!

An osteopath (who also worked as a paramedic) told me that the majority of ambulance call-outs was to older people who, after a fall, couldn’t get up from the floor. I myself, like to sit on the floor as much as possible and have always done so. I’m currently sitting on my yoga mat watching this video. Once it’s finished I will do my short, daily Pilates practice to keep myself as active as possible. I’m 73 in July and have spondylolothesis. Luckily only grade 1.

I’m a 63yr old woman who has always kept busy and thought how strong she was with working, cleaning homes and work in a huge garden. Now just recovering from a hip replacement has noticed many of these problems you’ve highlighted Will, I’m getting stronger and more confident each day. I consider your advice as a second chance to not let my strength slip too far into a black hole as it’s so easy to let go and get into lazy habits

I'm 54. I started working out, running, competition swimming, skiing, horse riding, cycling, walking, playing tennis from the age of nine till I was about 16. Then you start working in your 20s. Then you raise a family and moving the way a body is designed to move gradually gets shoved further and further into a corner until it's .. forgotten. I am still in overall good health but the loss in strength is noticeable. And that's a little frightening sometimes. We should move, throughout our lives and especially when we get towards the end because it significantly improves the quality of life of an aging person. It's incredible how society seems to have accepted that old people are immobile. That's so untrue. You can develop muscles ALL THE TIME. Muscle has no age. My father is 84. He fell in the garage. He was alone in the house and remained on that cold floor for FOUR HOURS. What this very competent gentleman said about practicing getting up from the floor can probably save your life. We aren't being taught what we need to know from mainstream media. Why is that? Many thanks for your golden advice. ❤

I so need this thank you. I’ve just turned 50 and I ache all over my body. I use to be sooo fit 😢😩

My aunt was right! When she was 70 she told me to be sure to sit on the floor everyday! Which I have always done and now I am 70! I especially liked the thoracic spine movement and explanation and will include this in my daily routine.

I started doing the thoracic stretch about two months ago on the advice of my physiotherapist, and my back has never been better. So I can really vouch for it. Great advice. Wish I'd known this when my elderly parents were still alive!

I’ve been doing essentrics and yoga for 12 years, I am 77 and can do these exercises fairly easily. Keep moving!

For Older Folks your exercise especially the last one. Older people fall often so getting up to call for help is key.. God bless You Mr PHYSIO !!!!

Bless your heart. You've given me confidence and hope. I'm a 79-year-old disabled man and these three exercises are the ones I'm most in need of, I think. I'll send a text message to my physical therapist to get her input and hope to get started, with someone here to help if needed. I am ever so grateful.

At 71 I'm certain I can benefit from each of these exercises. I live alone so I do need to know how to get up from a lying position on the floor. I haven't fallen yet but my lack of flexibility and issues with balance suggest it's a real possibility. Add to that hips that aren't as strong anylonger and you have a challenging set of circumstances. You do as fine a job helping the elderly to better living then anyone on YouTube. Thanks from The U.S.

This is great! I’m 75 and, before the pandemic, I could lower myself to the floor with my legs crossed, then do a split squat get up with no hands (a “sit to stand” score of 9). The pandemic did a real job on me, and I’ve been looking for progressions that would enable me to get back to where I was. Instead of feeling depressed about having to use my arms or a chair, you’ve encouraged me to just get back to work. By the time I am 76, I intend to be able to do a Turkish get up!

I cannot thank you enough for your life saving videos. Mobility is what makes us feel young. Too often we forget that. Your videos help us to regain mobility and that feeling of being still young.

Brilliant, thank you. I’m 78, in the US and this is the best practical advice I’ve seen. I’m a retired RN with mobility issues. Your advice has helped tremendously. Practical, solid, doable. You’ve already made a difference in my life.