The Real Limits of Age and Exercise
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
- What are the real limits of old age? Are you doomed to muscle loss, sarcopenia, and osteoporosis as you get older? What can you do to stay young for as long as possible?
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Can exercise keep you young forever? Is resistance training the fountain of youth? Does old age mean you are going to lose all strength and muscle? What are the benefits and limitations of exercise for the elderly? Find out the answers to all your questions about aging and exercise in this video.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Start
02:25 - Personal Story
07:28 - Key Takeaways
11:43 - How often to work out
13:33 - Limits of Resistance Training
25:49 - Closing
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Hey Matt thanks for the info. If you could go over a video explaining basic human movements such as squatting, spinal extension, kneeling etc. That would be much appreciated, thanks.
I learned to keep moving, if you take care of yourself life will be easier as you age.
You're NEVER too old to exercise.
I deluded myself the last decade or so and have let myself down.
This video is giving me hope as I'm 43 and muscle atrophy has taken hold, but this video has given me the slap I needed, by reframing the situation with brutal honesty.
Use it or lose it!
🤕💕
Are you saying use it or lose it permanently? How do you know where on the continuum you are?
I’m almost 64 and for the last three years I have suffered from extreme anxiety and depression. My granddaughter overdosed in 2020 and my dog Bearish died a year ago. He was my best friend. I have sat in a chair in my bedroom watching my phone or sleeping and have lost function, muscle mass and strength. My balance is piss poor and I have also suffered from extreme nerve pain since a botched surgery in 2020. I used to garden and lost the ability to do that and the motivation as well. My husband is also extremely depressed after a mild stroke and is also dealing with anxiety and grief. Is this the end of our sad story?? Hell no…..I want to recover and I want us both to be happy again. We are doing more than we were….not enough but we are starting and that counts. I’m going to start with your videos. I have been walking on our treadmill and need to do more. Please pray for us or hope for us or something. We need all the help we can get. 💔🐶💔
Hello, I will pray and send me a note in a couple of days and let me know what movement you did.
Starting is so tough, so good for you. Whatever you can do is enough, start small and increase time/resistance when you are ready, a little at a time. I started exercising more and stretching regularly, some months ago, and am feeling better and better. I got sick of what I cannot do and I got curious about what I CAN do.
Ge Yafo Tyusl 😊get yourself a health and fitness plan from your physician and/or physical therapist.
@@marianlinden9736 thank you so much for the prayers…..❤️💫❤️. It’s seven days later and I haven’t been exercising on the treadmill but I’ve done a lot! I’ve been working to get the kitchen cleaned up and today I made thanksgiving dinner all by myself! An easy one with rotisserie chicken and microwave potatoes and gravy but it all is exciting!! I made cranberry sauce myself and it tastes wonderful! I didn’t think I could do it all but tiny steps and prayers! I wish I knew you for real! Many many thanks and hugs!! ❤️💫❤️
@@rubberbiscuit99 thank you so very very much! Doing things a little at a time is key for sure! Getting inspiration from generous people is the miracle I need! I’m so incredibly grateful for your help! ❤️💫🐶💫❤️
I started working out at 68. I am now 75. I can do burpees, 2 minute planks, a minute dead hang, tricep dips, a few regular push-ups, and squats. Lately I have started doing ladders for agility and coordination. I have witnessed my own progress over the past seven years. Slow and steady and persistent is the game.
Well done LInda ! Keep it up
Awesome!
Thanks for that
The slow and steady with persistent is the big win at our age . I’m now in my early 70’s during health care phone call was asked how often do I exercise . Answer every day if I don’t something hurts more . My exercising are light a few minutes and several times a day . Freestyle to devices slim cycle treadmill walking light weights hand squeeze ball .
You Rock!!
Stop thinking you are “OLD” I’m 76 and I had 2 mini strokes and Cerebellar ataxia. I tackled it head on with 6 hours of hard, aggressive physical work a day. Now after 4 months I have about 80% of my condition back and expect to get back to running and free diving. Every day is a workout. I don’t visualize myself as old and I don’t do old people stuff.
You are a hero! 🔥
Inspiring! Don't quit
... as a German Biologist -
I met a Man at the Super Market
loading his old Bicylce with his Groceries
he is 90 Years old
Top Fit
perfect Posture, Attitude
makes 100 km Bike rides
for fun
was Free Rock Climbing all his Life
in the Alps...
what an encounter!
Do it!
At 71, I think of myself as pretty active. I can do squats and walk a couple of miles at a time. However, after watching Why Old People Can’t Jump, I tried to do some of your suggested practices. I tried to do a PLANK, and I realized I didn’t have the strength in my arms to do that! YIKES!!! I have some work to do to get that muscle and strength back. I’m going for quality of life, not quantity. Thank you Matt for these videos. Your presence is so fun and valuable!
75 years young, can't do the plank either but went cycling 40km 🚴 instead.
73 and can plank for 1.5 minutes.
I so love your channel and discovered it just a little too late in life. ( I thought.)
At 60 years old now, much younger guys are impressed with what great shape I’m in. I’m used to that, I’ve always been very active.
Martial arts, surfing, climbing, bicycle racing, and hiking for miles. Never a pain I didn’t get over quickly, I was in top notch shape and proud of that. Somehow, I thought I could take a break from all that and rest for a few years, and I’d be fine. After all, I should have earned eternal life and fitness from those decades of play, so I could afford a break, right?
Man was I wrong.
My work on tugboats and barges is very physical and I kept up with the younger guys until last year. (I think, or maybe I was slowing down and didn’t notice?) I started looking at a jump to shore from the boat, and questioning if I could actually make it or not?
I knew I couldn’t so I wouldn’t even try. Pathetic! I’m old! Dammit! When did this happen?! Well, gradually and without much notice.
Now my hips are completely shot and the doctors said I need a double hip replacement. Whoa, no way. There has to be a way to get back, and that’s when I found your channel.
Obviously I’d been neglecting my glutes and legs and jumping muscles to the point I can’t jump at all. Recently, I can barely walk.
Embarrassingly, I feel physically helpless if I needed to jump or run away from a car in a crosswalk. I’m angry and depressed. But I know now with your help, that I can get back but it’s going to take lots of painful work. I have time and now I have a quest.
Not to be young again, but walking without an extreme limp and without pain sure would be nice. So that’s the goal and so far I’m getting better thanks to you and your positive and honest instruction.
Thank you my friend. 🤙🏼
Edit: Man, I did it again. Tried to post a comment but it’s actually a reply to another comment. Sorry about that, RosieKuhn Phd. Maybe ignore that it was supposed to be a comment and just a story for you? It’s about the same thing after all?
Peace and aloha to you and yours. Stay safe. 🤙🏼
I'm still working on pushups (67). I listen to Tom Petty when I' need some encouragement. Great post, tx!
Yeah ... I'm 53 now, trying to do jumping squat, horse stance and flexibility exercise.
My mother just turned 93. She’s still pretty sharp mentally. She was still playing racquet ball at 80 and beating men much younger. She also walked one of those obstacle courses where you stop and do different exercises. She swam all the time, too.
Then, at 83, she got cancer on one of her lower legs. The medical folk wanted to amputate and she refused. Chemo and radiation and then surgery where one bone was replaced by a titanium rod. A rebuild was done of her calf muscles. Then six weeks in rehab to learn how to walk again. Ten years later and she’s on a walker, has fallen several times and had a mini stroke and is afraid of falling now. But I don’t think she would have survived as she has except that she was in fantastic shape.
Wow! That’s inspiring
Hi, I love your videos. I am 76 and when covid came I decided to get healthy. I have gone from 218 to 120, I am 5'1. I learned to squat watching you. I exercise every day. I walk, 6 to 10 miles do 100 body weight squats and do 100 kettlebell throws. I feel great. I still live in a two story house and I cut my own grass, drive anywhere I want to go. I have osteopenia. I feel younger than I did 20 years ago. Thank for this wonderful video. I appreciate you, Matt.
Thanks for posting - I've been in need of weight loss / fitness inspiration lately and you just provided it! Wishing you good health and happiness!
wow! Right behind you!
That is so amazing! Standing ovation! You ate an inspiration to thos 57 year old.
That is wonderful. You AND Matt are an inspiration!
Wow I’m so impressed by what you’ve done! I just started back lifting weights about two months ago and feel much better
I’m an 83 year old female that weighs 80# due to digestive issues…Ive always been active but have totally lost interest in nearly everything as my 60 year old son, who lives with me, has rheumatoid arthritis and can’t find any medication to help his 24.7 pain…this situation is very depressing so I sit at my kitchen table all day and do beadwork to keep my mind occupied…I trip constantly, cry a lot and have no energy…I can still do Yoga, and can still do the splits, I know how to weight train, do step aerobics, but don’t do any of it…after listening to you, I’m going to make myself get up off of my butt and start doing a little Yoga and some weight training every other day…I promise I won’t overdo…BTW, I rarely watch channels like yours but am so glad I decided to watch yours…thanks for the story of your mother…it’s spurred me on…Be Blessed….
I am 70 years old and I started walking daily in June - could barely slog around my block.... but I kept at it and walked 230 miles in October. It doesn't take long, but it is so worth it, there are no excuses.
I'm 80..been hitting the gym for 5 years. Everyday for the past 3 years. I can tell you from experience that elderly can gain muscle strength 💪, and feel better.
I am 68 years old and I am the strongest I have ever been. Stronger than I was at 40, stronger than I was at 25, definitely stronger than I was at 15. I am on my way to deadlifting 100 lbs. (I actually did 95 lbs. - it was a bit wobbly, but I did it.) I go to a gym to work out with a trainer twice a week; his expertise has been crucial to my doing the heavy compound moves safely. The rest of the week consists of 2 days rest and 3 days doing the sort rehab/prehab exercises to keep all of me moving well. (Thank you Matt for the hip exercises!) My motivation was what happened to my mom. She broke her back at age 92 and did not have the upper body strength to move her wheelchair by herself. Mom hated exercising. She lingered like that for 7 more years. It was awful. I will not live forever, but how I live to my last moment is up to me.
Well done -Congrats-100Lbs on deadlift is not easy!
Same here, I do things I couldn’t do at 25, and within hailing distance of seventy, I still rollerblade, can do 40 push-ups, twenty chin-ups, etc..
and I learn new techniques and technology EVERYDAY. I enjoy myself.
Hi Matt, I am 78, I'm a hiker, and this past summer I climbed 4 mountains in the Adirondacks. On one of them, a couple of people told me I was 'amazing' because I was still climbing mountains at 78. I'm not amazing. It's just that I learned "use it or lose it" decades ago. Obviously, I am not as fit as I was in my youth nor am I as fit as I would like to be but I am working on the latter with the help of your videos. Thank you for your clear and rational approach.
I am 70 and have been a serious ballet dancer all my life. Not professional, but several classes a week most of my life. Lots of jumping, stretching, and aerobics. It's also very social and mentally stimulating. I think it is also important that it is an art form, and takes you out of yourself creatively rather than being so self-focused like a lot of gym exercise can be. It has been such a joy for me, and I hope that I can continue to benefit from it all my life. I recommend dance for anyone, IMO as close as you can get to a fountain of youth!
At 77, I still teach hour and half yoga classes 3 x a week. It combines, strength, balance, stretching. Once a week, still lift weights to prevent fragility. We jump through our sun salutations. I absolutely appreciate all your videos because lots of people find yoga too challenging, but your work allows them to start gradually and addresses specific bodily needs.
because of a spinal injury due to a fall while riding a horse some yoga postures not possible. For those like me, Tai Chi really works. You're defintely an inspiration.
I’m 65. Started taking yoga classes one year ago. With all the downward dogs and planks I became strong enough to remove concrete sidewalks on my own. With just a pry bar and a small sledge hammer. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.
There are ways other than yoga to stretch because yoga poses are spiritually dangerous. Don’t be deceived. This guy has many great alternatives.
Wow this is so spot on. I was told by multiple specialists that as we age our bones and muscles decrease in function and that it happens to everyone, that’s why I had multiple fractures . I am a young active person. Was given a cocktail of pills to take each day - three and and extra one if the pain was severe. And told rest if you can’t move without pain. One endocrine doc said after months of limited movement you have no fractures so it’s not osteoporosis so go back to rheumatology. No mention of muscles. The rheumatologist who sent me to endocrine couldn’t find a cause, then had me go to the pain management clinic that doc said it was osteoporosis, contradicting the previous doc. I never went back to any of them. Did my own research eventually found you here at Upright Health and Dr. Jo on you tube. Guess what? I can walk without pain, hike, lift kettlebells, touch my toes, squat, stretch, get up the stairs play instruments without hunching into a twisted pretzel. All without riips. Who’d a thunk it. To anyone who may read this what this video and all the videos talk about is real and true. Stay well be strong and thank you.
After I broke my hip (60s) from a fall riding a very sedate horse I was prescribed meds ... that I refused to take. Like you I continue to work on myself physically. I think something people don't think about is how beneficial activity is for mood. I have difficult days but generally off i go with my wonder dog and the world is not such a bad place.
Awesome testimony, thanks for sharing your journey, I hope to get back to my best self with consistent practice. 🤗✨🌟
88 want to get stronger.
LIKE NIA while sitting. can't stand but use arms. Water walk backwards circular walking.
Will watch ..
Welcome to the joys of the medical profession. They have their own specialties and lock you into them. A shame we have to self diagnose to get things done.
@@imho2278 It is the beurocracy that is frustrating all paper and less doctor patient interaction, Don't get to know your doctor as we did in rhe past.
We all have to understand our own
bodies and our limits.
The younger women who have kept active are smart.
Thank you Matt! I get so tired of the constant negativity associated with aging. We have power in movement!! I plan to keep moving, stay active and get the most out of my later years. Thanks for what you do!
"Power in movement!" I love that! I am going to use it. Thx.
I found out I can jump. At 68 I stood up on a zero turn radius mower and jumped off. But found out I couldn't land very well. 😊
I started working out at 65 after a lifetime of sitting at a desk. Retirement gave me the time. I did cardio either on a treadmill or a rowing machine. I began lifting barbells and dumbbells. I always warm up with resistance bands before I lift. For the last 8 years I have been at the gym for 2 hours or more 4 to 5 days a week. I alternate body parts daily, (Legs, chest, back, arms). So now I bench press 285 for reps, I leg press 650 pounds, row 270 pounds, deadlift 315 pounds, etc. I have had very little injury. If I need an extra day off I take it. I eat a very balanced healthy diet. I am now 73 and still getting stronger. My goal is to eventually bench 315. I don't know if I will get there but I keep working towards it. The human body is capable of so much more than we think. Don't give in to sarcopenia.
Pay attention to your toe strength and ankle flexibility. When toes are frozen, you can’t grab floor or shoe sole and have a full rolling motion when walking. That’s when you lose mobility and balance. Dexterity is also overlooked. When fingers and wrists are frozen and weak, many daily chores become difficult (open jar, hold bowl and pot, zipper and buttons, etc.).
You are stronger than most men of any age. Very impressive. I thought I was strong.
Thats very impressive!
You got this! I loved reading your post! ❤
@@bruceb5481
That reminds me of a famous quote, about it being sad to see someone grow old without ever seeing what their body was capable of.
62yo female here. I've been weight training since I was in my teens, and I feel like I'm in about the best shape of my life. "A body in motion stays in motion."
same with me!
I'm going to start weight trading. I want to be like you two 15 years from now.
I’m 43 and for a long time I had no idea that I had lost hip mobility due to super tight pelvic muscles from endometriosis. Doing hip stretches has increased my mobility significantly. I’m a nanny and every little bit helps, when you are trying to stay active with toddlers. 😅
My dad is 98 and lives independently. Recently he hurt his back - he put his Wheelie bin out on the wrong day and had to push it back up the hill laden, and strained his lower back.
This put the spotlight on how he had allowed sarcopenia to develop, despite doing a modest exercise regime.
He now does a resistance work-out each day involving resistance bands, light weights, and including shoulder presses, rows, squats, leg extensions etc. I have also switched out some carbs and replace them with more protein and some MCT oil.
I also arranged for a walking track to be made in the back yard, with a hand rail, so that my dad could do a bit more walking in the sunlight.
My dad has started to show some mild cognitive decline, and the exercise and exposure to sunlight may help.
MrPaulFabian What a good son to do all that for your dad.
About a year ago I started your healthy hips program and slowly but surely, within a month or two, I started to make significant progress. I was so excited! Then I got sick. It's crazy how quickly those gains disappeared after months long illness. Im back to minus ground zero and walking with a cane. This video is exactly what I needed to get my mind fully but carefully, back in the game. Upping protein and doing the exercises, my first goal is to walk unassisted. Thank you for your words of encouragement always! I'm in my late 60's. Let's do this! 🤗✨🌟
Sorry to hear about the setback but stoked to hear about your motivation and drive! Go get it!
Good on you, sounds like you got a great plan.
Great advice for seniors
The sad part is when our children are young, we sacrifice everything patiently teaching them. But we are old, our grown up children cannot take care of us and tolerate our behaviour 😢
Lucky for the strangers on CZcams making demo videos
I was extremely active for my age. I walked on the beach every day. I was doing mobility xbx for woman exercises. After contacting covid at age 71, I was unable to exercise or walk without getting heart palpitations and getting extremely tired. I kept trying every couple of weeks, but I made no progress. Before I could heal from covid, my husband passed away from an enlarged heart. Loosing my husband traumatized me more than I could ever have imagined. I did not exercise at all for a year and a half after my husband died. I restarted walking and doing mobility exercises about 3 months ago. It has been far more difficult to get back where I was in December of 2021. I want to thank you for your very sound advice and motivation. I found you only two days ago, and I am going to follow your recommendation and see how I can improve. Thank you so much.❤
I’m sorry for your losses dianna, not only your husband, but physical health after covid. I’m happy you are doing more as time goes in. It is difficult physically and mentally, but we can do it, little by little.❤️
My son encourages me to walk & exercise but also what you eat, says a lot about how it can limit your physical body, no junk food after 55, it can really effect your health. Thanks for sharing video and inspiring to take control of our health.❤
I am nearly 73 years old, female. I am 5’2”, 112lbs. I exercise in gym advanced strength and cardio classes 6 days a week. I use 10 and 15 lbs. dumbbells and 20 and 25 lbs. kettlebells. I am able to do regular pushups in sets of 20, up to 100, 100 crunches, planks, squats and lunges with weights. My arms are lean and muscle defined.My legs and back are strong. I have no health problems and am very fit. I have been exercising since I was 29 years old. I also do not drink alcohol, intermittent fasting and eat very healthy. I am the oldest person in my classes, by decades to many of the other attendees.
You come from such a kind and caring place. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and perspective
I’m 55, my husband is 77. Three months ago he was painting the house, remodeling the kitchen by himself, and he even dug a 40x3x2 foot trench in the yard to repair the septic system.
Fast forward three months later… aggressive lymphoma, chemo, and a cholecystectomy thrown in the mix…he needs assistance getting up from a chair, and his slow walk to the bathroom and back ends with a 2 hour nap.
Thank you for this video! I’m going to make my husband watch it with me TODAY! He desperately wants to be able to roll around on the floor with his grandchildren again, and I need to improve my strength so I can assure his safety and my own as his caregiver.
Again, thank you for the work you do, and for encouraging me towards achieving realistic goals. 🌷🐻
At 76 years of age, I have endured a series of surgeries for the last 7 years. Two major cancer surgeries, a hysterectomy, a 4-vertabrae fusion back surgery and 3 abdominal hernia surgeries. Needless to say, I have lost an incredible amount of physical ability and am anxious to start a recovery journey. I am so glad I found your channel and website. I am starting today!
This motivational video realy hit home for me. I was never athletic in my youth and never played any sport. At age 61 I sufferd 5+ rib fractures followed by a heart attack 2 weeks later resulting in 4 stents . I threw away my shoes and with my chronic back pain gone got into hiking. Now at 63 I joined a crossfit program and love it. 4 week ago I managed 40 push ups (my all time record was 3) . 2 weeks ago was 60 situps and 60 rope skips. I am now in the best shape of my life . I have discoverd your videos only a few months ago but you are now my guru. you tought me how to touch my toes in 2 days (now touching my knuckles) and the asian squat in 2 weeks. Thank you so much. I will recommend your channel to everyone I know and especially my crossfit coach
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I'm 60 and have lifted weights since I was 15. 2 years ago I quit the gym and started to do light dumbbells at home and bodyweight. I am 300 lbs and now have a hard time standing up from a chair without grunting and feeling like my back is straining and my arthritic hip. I feel like I'm getting weaker even though I exercise 2-4 times a week when have time and energy. I work in a physical labor job so I feel worn down most of the time. I said all that to say you've inspired me with your comment. Thank you and God bless you 🙏
@@jamesgilmore1684 So glad I inspired you. I know how hard it is to train while still working. All I have mentionned was after retirement. In my opinion the first thing you need to control is your weight of course. weight lifting will not help much with that. I found a amazing CrossFit gym with a 55+ program. They can adapt all exercises to fit each member particular needs and restrictions. The main focus is retaining and improving mobility., the key to a quality of life. I hope you can find something to help and guide you . All is not lost, there is always hope
@@jamesgilmore1684
I might suggest you try a low carb diet, plenty of protien, and get back to doing exercise as you can
Your statements are TRUE! I turned 80 a couple of months ago. My goal is to match my health span to my life span whatever that may be. Three times weekly for an hour each session I take an AOA(active older adults) class at the YMCA. The mantra is keep moving and do what you can. The first 15 minutes is aerobics beginning with gentle movements and involving the whole body at a faster pace. Then a ball or elastic bands are added for coordination, strength, aerobics. The next segment is with hand weights utilizing the upper body and the lower body with squats and lunges. The final 15 minutes is stretching and yoga movements. Yes, jumping is included if you choose to do so or can do it. I have been doing this consistently for about 2 years and a couple of years previously inconsistently. A few decades ago about in the middle 40s I began jogging, then I moved to mild weight training to yoga. P.S. I include resistance training with electronically controlled weight machines. Of course, this is not on AOA days. Numerous people in the class were a bit negative about my efforts as I outperformed them. Then more encouragement was forthcoming. I did trip over my feet a few weeks ago, fell, got right back up and allayed the fears of the instructor that I was fine. And I was completing the whole class. A rather
long comment but it supports what you say fully. Another P.S. I eat well mostly but wine is tasty and occasional whiskey is perky and a bowl of crunchy potato chips are irresistible moderately, of course.
Doc im closer to 60 than 59 lol. For the last 22 months ive been power walking 6 to 7 days a week . 20K to 25K steps each day. Lost 80+ pounds and maintained it. Feel fantastic and have no serious pain in my body.
My 91 yo mother lives with us. Your videos have helped me help her, along with some good PTs who believed she could get stronger, especially after she fell and broke a hip. One PT dismissed helping her because he didn't think she had the ability to improve. Grrr! Was he wrong! I've continued exercises with her. She cooperates, but acts as though it's no use. She has gotten some stronger. She's able to stand up from the toilet alone, which is an improvement, for example. I'm hoping for more. Thank you so much for your encouraging words here and all your videos. It's working for me, too. I'm 65, and some of my age are stooped and slow in their walking already. I'm not jumping or doing the Asian squat yet, but I'm working on it. 😊👍
"regaining what you used to be able to do"
I just turned 74 and 2 weeks ago my dr told me the best thing I can do for myself is resistance training. Pretty much said what you are saying. I noticed after I turned 70 a decline in my strength which is very frustrating to me. I’m pretty healthy, not on any prescription meds and I think your video is the second push I needed. I will be visiting your website to get me started with a routine. Thank you so much for your videos!
Keep at it and prioritized protein in your diet.
I love this. Honestly as a skinny legged 63 year young person, with hip and knee arthritis, you have renewed my drive to move.
🔥Mission accomplished!!
I am recovering from a right hip surgery! My greatest need is to keep my balance when walking.. I tend to misstep and fall. I need some help to overcome these obstacles, please. AC
Thank you so much. At 71 I'm currently recovering from long covid so what you're saying is really helpful for me.
I am 71, I have always been active, I do Zumba and Tia Chi. I want to pick up strength training again. I’m an anxious person and the Zumba really helps me get rid of excess energy so that fits with what you said. Great video, that’s just what I needed to hear tonight!
This great man is going to change our lives! I came onto his site two days ago and am already practicing his methods. I turn 70 this Friday and will being used for the rest of my life!
Thank you for your wonderful videos. I only discovered your chanel today.
I hope what I am writing will be helpful to others.
Day one of any exercise program is easy. By day ten, motivation for exercising often wanes. By day 100, the motivation has usually disappeared and become a disappointing memory.
As I was exercising yesterday, the thought occurred to me that exercising on a regular basis is a gift we give to ourselves. It’s not a punishment. It’s not a misery. It is as important as having shelter, food and water. By treating yourself well and giving yourself the gift of regular exercise more than just jumping and muscle building happens; not that either of those things are unimportant! Regular exercise builds self confidence for a few reasons. First the fact of sticking to the exercise shows you that you have the capability of fortitude. Second, as your body starts responding to the exercise, you feel physically better. Third, after the first two kick in, you start to look better because moving is easier. Your posture improves, you stand taller and walk with more confidence.
Fourth, looking better makes you feel better. Other people appreciate a healthier looking person, too.
Fifth, as your self-respect builds, so does the respect others have for you.
When all of the above occur, the next step is that you become more open to other and or new people, ideas, activities, challenges and generally become more engaged in life.
At this point all the above start to work together to create a stronger, happier, more independent, more resilient more capable, more creative, more adventurous person and your self esteem soars. Such an abundance of positivity can become part of you through regular exercise.
For anyone, who is worried about the commitment regular rxercise requires, start small, give your self as many pep talks as you need as to what specific benefit exercising will be doing for you. Will exercising make you look good in a bathing suit? Will exercising help you to make it onto the dance floor at an upcoming event? Will exercise reduce your exhaustion from
doing simple chores? What ever it is that exercise will do for you, constantly remind yourself the benefit you will be receiving from exercise.
Look at exercise as one of the best investments for your future that you can make.
Thank you for your comment jada and all the other encouraging comments. We can do this.
Just turned 68. Started running about 5 years ago, having been active my whole life with cycling, hiking, swimming, etc. Also dealt with severe addiction issues through my life and been clean and sober for 20+ years. Ran 2 50k races in the last year and looking forward to building to a 50 miler. Don't know if I'll achieve it, but never thought I could do 50k either. I was inspired in my 20s seeing an "old man" probably somewhere around my current age lifting weights and running in Venice Beach in the 1980s. Never spoke with him, but his image has stayed in my mind. I am one of the slower people in my running group, (men and women from 20s through 60s) and I'll never have the strength or cardio of my 20s and 30s, but I have a great time, and will continue to enjoy physical activity for as long as possible. Yes, "use it or lose it" applies!
62 years old and 18 months ago weighed 405 lbs at 5'1" tall. I've been on GLP-1s for 14 months and am down 170 lbs. I am finally out of the wheelchair, not using the walker, and able to walk outside of the house. The GLP-1s do a number on our muscles, so I have started working with bands and they make me feel amazing! I am thrilled to find your channel and will be listening to your knowledge and experience often. Thank you for giving me the belief that I _can_ build my muscles back to something somewhat normal. The skin will dangle, but the muscles underneath will be taut! Thanks again!
GLP-1 ? I'M 5'4" and 220 with high A1C. Really struggling to lose weight (thyroid gone). Please, what is GLP?
@@gwynnmccallan8856 Most people know Ozempic - the famous GLP-1. I was on Trulicity for a year and now on Mounjaro. I am assuming you have Type 2 Diabetes since you know what your Hgb A1c is, so PLEASE talk to your endocrinologist! They will be able to counsel you specifically tailored to your situation and needs. Each person needs to use something different and these are prescription meds, so call your Endo today! And much good luck! There is a different world out here!
Thanks for sharing your Mom's journey. I'm still working with SPS and now osteopenia. I can move, and will get these muscles back!
67 year-old grandma here! I'm so glad I just found you! I was a strong athlete in my youth, but now I'm weak, stiff and frustrated! You have motivated me and i will check out your other videos! Thanks so much for what you do!
I had a painful back injury last year. Went to PT they told me not to do anything with my legs. They gave me some exercise that mostly aggravated the problem. Seven months ago I started going to the gym and walking on the treadmill, lifting weight with my arms and some yoga and floor exercises. Now I have a lot of strength and definition in my arms. But my legs were getting thinner and thinner, so I went to an orthopedic who did a CT scan and told me I did have some bulging disks but that I could exercise my legs and even my back with a few exceptions. So, I just started working out my legs and my back hope they can catch up to my arms. Yes, I am 61 and I cannot jump. I will work on it.
Such a thoughtful, high quality video. I appreciate your skill in addressing the psychological and emotional aspects of exercise and physical health, and for addressing important issues like aging. 💗
I'm 57 , been working out since I was a kid , have insane genetics thankfully , and paint houses for a living so overall I stay in good shape . But yes , I've had a few categories movement wise that start falling off if I don't focus on them . What I also noticed though is I swear I get faster results now when it comes to muscle mass. I can take a month or 2 off and within a week or so I'm sizing back up. I wonder if I just have a type of "memory" from my youth that responds fast? The big thing for me is to focus on my energy . It's soooo easy to start going into hybernation mode . So I switched to lighter and smaller meals and don't stop moving when I get home . I walk in my apartment and say out loud to myself "I want to workout" . I make some green tea or vegtable juice , turn on the news or a movie and start exercising . It's pretty low key really . Otherwise I'm more likely not to do it
I notice smaller meals help me immensely. Hard to eat small after a good workout though lol
Matt, thanks so much for your knowledge, encouragement and especially your videos! They all help so much. Us “oldies” just need a bit of motivation to get our parts moving and grooving again, and I have found you and your videos do that for me. Please keep ‘em coming! You and they provide a wonderful example and service to all of us--young or older--to keep on keepin’ on…Thanks!
This is the stuff I love from your channel - and why I constantly recommend you, thank you for all you do😊
This is great info. I’m 57 and had double knee reconstruction 5 years ago. Hard to get moving again. Slowly getting back to moderate movements and recently discovered mini trampoline workouts for over 50’s and I can’t believe how much improvement I’ve achieved in just a month. So true about maintaining muscle function not just think cardio. Thank you.
Omg, I'm 61 and I think you just saved my "golden" years! This video is life changing and I hope you know what you are doing is making a profound difference in the quality of life for anyone who will listen and commit to the wisdom you have shared.
Never too old. At 67, I still ride my road bike up to 30 miles at a whack, still lift weights, & still jump off of my deck. I've always said, "The best way to insure that you won't be able to do any particular thing anymore, is to stop doing it".
I can't thank you enough how literally you've changed my life through helping me understanding my body and how it works regarding muscles and movement. Please keep the amazing job coming. 🙏🏻 thank you heaps.❤
Hats off to you, dr. Matt!
You are changing our life, one person at a time.
Thank you as well for sharing your story about your dear mother! You are a wonderful son and did your best under the family circumstance without a doubt...
You are continuing your work in motivating and helping us older parents. You are are a gift to us.
You just motivated me to work moore diligently on my exercise routine. I am starting today, thsnks to you.
Thank you!❤ 🙏
Loved this video, it definitely rescued me from a downward spiral. I am 82 and have come through many health issues including a lumbar vertebral fracture, always managing to keep positive. Very recently I was given a diagnosis, of early Alzheimer's disease. This was a massive shock l am unfit, my arms and legs have very little muscle due to sitting for long times.
I know I need to get up and move more.
You have helped me to realise that "there is life in the old dear yet".
Thank you.
End of life shit is so goddamn hard, and when you add any degree of dementia, it's so much more difficult. And COVID accelerated all of that in my family and many others. Just wanted to say I really appreciate your videos. They always give my forty-something ass hope! And thanks for talking about your mom. Parent-kid shit is complex as fuck, and it's always so good to see someone processing it in a healthy way.
It is one of the hardest things. Good luck to all of us as we face it.
Cussing so much is not civil it's gross.
Thank you for your personal story - I saw the same benefits with my dad when he had some PT at 90 for his neuropathy. I am 63 - with FAI and APT that is vastly improved when I started your FAI fix and APT course. I declined with my work change, frankly depression from the pandemic so I was less active, then a leg twist - hip wrench fall 9 months ago. It is hard to get one's head around the slower process to healing as an older person than when I was 40 but I am improving. It is all about keeping going and celebrating all progress. thanks
I’m a senior and have been experiencing ataxia for the last two years. There are still things I can do to strengthen and stretch my muscles so I would recommend anyone to keep up some kind of exercises especially in their later years. There are so many helpful channels out there to follow along with,especially if visits with a physiotherapist are too costly for your budget. Thanks to your channel and others like it,we can benefit from your knowledge.
Love your videos! You motivated me to get moving again. Army retiree who took up weightlifting again along with biking and lots of stretching! I bought a compact weight pulley system two years ago and have been lifting again three times a week in preparation for my soon to be 60th bday. I feel better today than 10 years ago.
Thanks for the links to beginner workouts. Im 15 years deep into being a fitness junkie and am finding myself challenged when I wanted to help my 70 plus mom to start wading into movements to retain gain some strength!
This is so valuable, it’s practical, realistic, encouraging and very compassionate.
Thank you the positive message and encouragement. Your videos are always appreciated and helpful. I try to get everyone just to start squatting. It’s helped my hip mobility immensely.
Love your work Matt, keep up the great videos!! 😊
Hey Matt, thank you for sharing your personal story.
I cared for my mom through her dementia until, as you said, it was no longer safe for her at home.
I tried so hard to keep her active, and thankfully, she really enjoyed dancing, and took a lot of pride in her strength. If I told her "Mom, you are SO STRONG!", she'd grit her teeth and flex a bicep, making us both laugh.
She never exercised, but she enjoyed walking and working on her lawn.
Unfortunately, I take after my dad physically.
I found you during the pandemic...my hips were so locked up from being sedentary, and I can't thank you enough. I followed your guidance, and continue to follow it, to keep the pain at bay.
You are doing SUCH important work, Matt. Thank you. I'm going to take advantage of your sale to tackle even more of my pain points.
Omg! I’m 67. I am so glad I found you! Doo ok you have a video for seniors to keep strong .
Thank you, Matt. You truly are an inspiration!
Awesome presentation. Thank you for being so clear and well prepared to share your training and experience.
I'm 52, very active daily due to my work as a housekeeper and recovering from lower back and related sciatica from two herniated discs. I've had great success with this slow yet consistent use of exercise to strengthen the spots that have gotten weak. Even I don't use all my muscles with the miles I walk each day. I don't jump anymore 😂 thank you for pointing that out. I used to teach PE to little ones. We rolled down hills together and danced the macarena and I jumped a LOT back then. I stopped after the second baby at 36......Wow this has been one of the most helpful over 50 videos I've seen yet. Kudos to you and your gift.
My friend, you are a delight. Don't beat yourself about your mum it's clear how much you love her. I lost my husband a while back but all our loved ones in my view never truly leave and complicated as life truly is .. well a source of joy.
In my case; my Dad developed late onset dementia in his mid-80s but he was an avid fisherman and simply .. my hero. My mum died in her mid 60s of a brain tumor and my parents were devoted and sad as this narrative is, I am so glad they were my parents. I am 67 and all my life an avid swimmer and dog lover which means lots of hiking etc, I think you covered the fact that sarcopenia and bone density loss is a fact of life and .... who knew better an ounce of prevention etc. I recently broke my hip wake up call and the world of physiotherapy a revelation. I have like many older people problems with proprioception and ... what seemed fruitless (you know all the stuff you have to do daily) has indeed made a huge difference and continues to do so. one thing I think you didn't cover but definitely a subtext is the isolation people really do experience as they get older which engenders lack of motivation. I find some physio stuff building muscle painful and just take a day off and then carry on. One small dog inspires me and also the hope to visit friends who live elsewhere. The obvious cliche a marathon not a sprint is apposite. Functionally I can do squats now without a chair the list continues and my balance worst challenge improves. Cognitively ... well I play chess my Dad used to beat me but I don't know the Sicilian defense playing black ... tx for your wonderful videos!!!!
I am 59. I have been walking an hour every day for the majority of my adult life but have walked every single day for probably the last 15 years.
About 6 weeks ago I decided to up my game by starting to do step aerobics. I feel great every time I do it and much stronger already.
As a 50 something not-active-enough person watching her 80+ parents atrophy and desperately wanting to be not like them I really appreciate your story about your mum AND the kick in the pants about my own choices that your videos always give me.
So many thanks 🙏
You are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for the encouragement that is so lacking from other professional sources. I will continue to watch and do the exercises and believe that I can achieve my goals of moving better and having less pain. I don't expect miracles, but I know, now, that it is doable. Thank you so much!
I've heard people say that exercise is the "fountain of youth." As the host suggests, is more like a fountain of looking and feeling better as you naturally age. I always appreciate the content here. I wish you continued good fortune.
I love this, so helpful, honest and realistic! You've motivated me, and I will keep listening to you. Thank you Xx
76 and currently doing physical therapy to become more flexible and reduce back/ hip pain. My therapist is great, and has me doing “ impossible”things. Hope it lasts for a while longer- feeling much better. I am much improved!
My brother, an injured Vietnam Vet at 77 years old recently became a 4th black belt in swords. His instructors comment on how he has done insane manuvears. He clinically died on the floor of their facility and was brought back about 3 years ago. The hospital was gong to pull the plug on him on a Monday and let him RIP. On Sunday he began talking to people. He was rushed to surgery and returned to the sword class about 8 months later. When he walked back into the sword class his instructor could not believe he returned as he told my brother he had died and now was back on the floor. The students and instructors were all amazed and gave him a welcoming reception. His heart specialist disclosed that his heart is in very good shape. He does not do high jumps not because of health but due to his wound in Vietnam.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with your mom. You help so many people.
I have learned an immense amount from you.❤
Agree, agree, and agree. Thank you for taking the time.
Hi Matt. I love your videos. Yes, i needed a kick in the pants, like you said. I've just turned 70 and getting over covid again (caught it at my sister-in-law's funeral) but i am looking forward to getting up the ladder and on the scaffolding again to carry on repairing and painting our retirement house. I thought my husband would be helping with this in our retirement but he developed multiple problems after retirement and has had heart surgery, so its just me. I am enjoying the challenge and feel much more fit when i am doing it. I hope to get it finished and sell the house to move closer to the city where my husband gets his treatment, and where most of our children and grandchildren live. My husband now does the cooking and i need to stay active to burn off the fried and roasted foods he likes to cook. thanks again for your excellent videos and honest encouragement.
You are a blessing! Thank you so much for all that you are doing! ♥️
Thanks for the encouragement. I am 70 with bad joints and have been working out in the therapy pool. I am getting much stronger, but I'd like to keep progressing.
I'm 83 and workout 3x a week....against western medicine and assisted living...
Yea I am 80 but work out 3 times a week at gym am getting stronger so doent believe them docs that will pill you to death
a good reading is EXERCISE IS MEDICINE......
I just found this channel! I am so excited to start following you! God bless you!
Thank you. At 70, it’s a struggle, but having realistic expectations helps a lot.
Excellent content. Thank you! Loved the story about your Mom and I hope she's doing okay (no doubt she is doing better than if she had not had that time with you!). I have exercised since I hit 30 with running as my main focus but also do some resistance and other activities such as swimming. I have also watched my diet, meditate, take supplements and challenge my mind with reading, etc. I'm 72 now and just want to echo your message.....this exercise stuff makes a HUGE difference in quality of life. Over the years, I have noticed (1) I tend to become sick less often than sedentary friends and recover faster (2) I have managed to remain optimistic and generally happy with life (even as events such as COVID, wars, ugly politics have escalated), (3) able to do just about any activity I could do at 30 albeit with less endurance. It just seems obvious that developing regular exercise habits when younger has huge advantages, especially over time. This doesn't mean every day is sunny and worry-free, of course. But the "lows" don't get too deep or last very long. I am totally convinced that the regular exercise adds tremendous resiliency both emotionally and physically. Bottom line is that if a person is seriously interested in having the best quality of life possible, exercise is a primary ingredient. My hope is to "die healthy" as odd as that might sound......to remain very healthy, mobile and not a burden to family right up until my final weeks of life. The studies show I will certainly add some years to my life as an added bonus, and who knows, maybe there will be a longevity science breakthrough that provides a few more years. There has never been a better time to work at remaining healthy. Thank you for your excellent work.
I'll be 66 in a month and while I've never been "athletic," I have always been pretty flexible and do not "feel old." I don't feel like there's much I want to do I cannot do. I travel a lot (one day last month I walked about 8 miles on a port stop from a cruise ship) and I try to do some good cardio or weights most every day.
Of course, I do have aches and pains sometimes, but (knock on wood) I've never had serious back ailments and most every medical problem I've ever had has been a "quality of life" thing, not a life-threatening thing.
I'll never excel at any sport, but I can easily walk 4 miles in an hour and I can do what I need to do to maintain my life the way I want to ... I may have to ask for help lifting something or reaching something, but I think doing some sort of physical activity (I don't belong to or go to a gym) almost every day is key.
Thank you so very much Matt I needed this at this moment. I’ve been so discouraged lately a women at 74. I have worked all my life until the Covid lockdown then my body went down hill and it’s been difficult to regain all I lost. You have restored hope in me to keep working out to not give up that it can come back. Thank you so very much.
I am so thrilled to have come across someone who promotes lifelong exercise and encourages older people to start. My mother was rather chubby by the time she was in her late 60s. Cute, but chubby. She started a low impact aerobics program at age 69, 2 to three times a week. She kept it up for almost a full 20 years - had to quite after about 19 1/2 years due to knee issues. She lived until 97. I still strive to do as much as she did. BTW, in my family, no one is considered 'elderly' until they are in their 80s lol
Thank you Matt for the informative video and for your support. And thank you to all the amazing people on here with their incredible comments and Journeys and suggestions and support! I'm so tired of hearing that just because you are 60 plus, 70 plus, or 80 plus, or more! That you can't do XYZ anymore. That you are old and can't do the things you used to do. Even my own doctor. I'm so tired of hearing him say when you get to be your age, or people your age, shouldn't do can't do etc etc. And reading these comments you people are amazing! So much inspiration! Thank you!
I’m so glad I came upon this video. Just what I needed as a reminder to keep on going continuously with any type of movement and exercise. It seems to get more difficult to get motivated as I age. I never have any pain in my body but last week at my grandson’s basketball game I went on the bleachers and went up too high and coming down in the last bleacher I jumped to get down and have had pain in my knee for a week now. I am angry with myself for doing that. I know it will improve, but definitely will be mindful about that. I knew I couldn’t do it but went ahead anyway. That was a stupid thing to do. I won’t do that again. Thank you for this inspiring and encouraging video and the time you take to put it together. ❤️
I'm 71 and in excellent shape. I work out 6 days a week. Been working out for years.
Thank you fir this video. At 55 soon to be 56, I have suffered with chronic lower back pain. You give me hope and solid advice to take the steps to get back to more movement. When I regain employment, definitely signed up for your back program!
16:35 I am 70 now, and have been taking ballet and modern dance as a serious non-professional all my life. The students at my studio range from age 18 to age 85, pre-professional, professional, and serious hobbyists. Our teachers are current or former dancers from professional companies. The students and levels of these classes will challenge any ageism you might have about the limits of the older body. It helps that dance is more than just exercise, it is an aspirational visual art with kinesthetic intellectual challenges. And we jump plenty!.
Me too! In fact when I first read this, I reread it again before commenting, to make sure I hadn't written it myself and forgotten about it! Dance has been a lifelong gift for me. And I agree, the fact that it is an aspirational art form, not just exercise, makes it so much more interesting and stimulating.
Ok. Love your channel. I am 71 years young and was quite active until about a year ago. Walked a lot. About 6 miles a day. Loved it but, knee and hip discomfort brought that to an abrupt end. I do still walk occasionally. I have started doing some exercises using light weights mainly for my arms. I look forward to following you and learning what exercises might benefit me most from this point forward. Thanks a bunch!
I'm visually impaired and have broken my ankle 3 times with 3 surgeries, broke the arch of my foot, and now have a medial menicus tear. Before all this, I was a super fit gym rat, hypermobile, and double-jointed. Two days ago, I actually asked my partner what use is it to continue with such a painful and useless existence. I'm only in my 50s and in so much pain all the time. I'm so happy to have run across your videos. Moving a little more every day, a little deeper stretch each time, could give me my life back. Thank you for sharing! You may be saving lives. ❤
Systematic, disciplined resistance training is the foundation of my program at age 76. I do it just like I would at age 25, with extra care not to use too much weight to avoid injury. 2 mobility/agility/balance sessions with a trainer as well. And a lot of walking. I am continuing to gain strength and mobility, slowly but surely. None of this prevented major heart surgery in August 2022, but it sure helped me recover - I amazed my cardiac rehab trainers. Plus I enjoy it! I feel better when I do it. I believe sarcopenia is a disease of inacivity, not an inevitable part of chronological aging.
Thank you for the straight talk and truth. You are very much appreciated.
God bless you for all your invaluable advice. You are so right about everything. I thought I was a fit old lady until i had to walk up 50 stairs a day. My knee and hip muscles are not happy so had to start strengthening exercises.
Congratulations to all those who are taking steps to improve their quality of life😊well done
This is the first of your videos I've come across. It never even entered my mind whether I could still jump or not!
I'm 57, had an early career as a gardener for 10 years, but after becoming a mum, kept up gardening at home - until I had a major operation.
That's when things started to happen. I got a bad infection in my surgical wound, took 6 months to recover - and while I did so, my son introduced me to online gaming. I sat there for 4 years, I'm ashamed to say.
Finally, I realised what a waste of time it was, but when I returned to my badly neglected garden, I quickly realised that wasn't the only thing that had been neglected. I was seriously out of shape, overweight, stiff, and my stamina was rock bottom.
I have managed to build up slowly over time, but have nothing like the strength, stamina and ability I had prior to my op.
I am lucky (although it often doesn't feel that way) that my garden is on a steep slope, is large, and has a small and rocky woodland where I cut my own firewood.
But, it wasn't until now that I realised that some of the obstacles in those woods force me to clamber very slowly and carefully over them - I never think of jumping them. I think that at the back of my mind I have thoughts of broken hips and twisted ankles.
I think I'll get a skipping rope first, just to get me off the ground a bit.
Thanks for this video. It's what I needed to hear.
I'm 52 with serious issues in my back. Unfortunately I will never jump again but there is plenty I can do! I can weight train for 1.5hrs in the morning and then do a 14 mile bike ride in the afternoon. Most people can't do that in their 20s. I hope you het all your strength back. I'm bummed about my pain and limitations but it doesn't stop me.