Optimal Ageing for adults over 50

In this video, Dr. Sue demonstrates the standing balance exercise, emphasizing its importance for all individuals, especially as we age. The exercise aims to strengthen our legs and improve balance. Dr. Sue advises starting near something to hold onto for support, gradually progressing to performing the exercise without assistance. The goal is to eventually achieve a one-minute balance on each leg. Dr. Sue shares her personal experience of practicing this exercise while waiting in line at a store. This exercise contributes to overall leg strength and complements other exercises previously discussed.

In this video, Dr. Sue demonstrates how to do peck stretches to alleviate tightness in the pectoral muscles, which can cause rounded shoulders. This is especially common for individuals who work at a computer or drive frequently. The exercise involves using a doorway as a prop and stepping into it while placing both arms on the walls. The stretch can be felt in the targeted muscle.

Hi, Dr. Sue here again with another Equipment-Free exercise for strength training for older adults, especially ones that haven't been exercising much. Today we are going to do wall slides, and these are going to help keep your hips and your knees strong, which is so very important at my age. It will, it's not too hard to do, but you know, start off with one or two until you feel like you're getting stronger in your hips and your knees. So you need a wall and it's got to be a playing wall here and keep your feet about a foot away from the wall and then let your butt and your back and shoulders go against the wall. Then you're going to bend it to your knees and hold your hands out. And up you go. Try to do that to about a 90-degree angle. Now you can go a little further away from the wall with your feet or even a little bit closer if you need to. Try to go down and then slide back up and the wall gives you stability and should help you feel pretty good about these exercises and then gradually work up to doing several. This is going to get you ready to go.

Hi, Dr. Sue here again with another Equipment-Free exercise for strength training for older adults, especially ones that haven't been exercising much. Today we are going to do wall slides, and these are going to help keep your hips and your knees strong, which is so very important at my age. It will, it's not too hard to do, but you know, start off with one or two until you feel like you're getting stronger in your hips and your knees. So you need a wall and it's got to be a playing wall here and keep your feet about a foot away from the wall and then let your butt and your back and shoulders go against the wall. Then you're going to bend it to your knees and hold your hands out. And up you go. Try to do that to about a 90-degree angle. Now you can go a little further away from the wall with your feet or even a little bit closer if you need to. Try to go down and then slide back up and the wall gives you stability and should help you feel pretty good about these exercises and then gradually work up to doing several. This is going to get you ready to go.

In this video, I'll be demonstrating a variation of a regular plank exercise called a side plank. This exercise is specifically designed for older adults who don't exercise much and it targets the core and shoulder muscles. I'll show you how to properly perform the side plank, including modifications for beginners. Remember, the longer you hold the position, the stronger you'll get. Join me tomorrow for another equipment-free strength training exercise. Stay active and have a great day!

Strength training equipment-free exercise for adults new to strength training. These will seriously help you improve your core stability for greater balance and allover strength

This exercise is great for improving balance, coordination and strength in the back and the abdominals in adults new to strength training

This exercise has big benefits: It strngthens your hips while improving mobility through the joint! My Dog Dooley unexpectedly joins me in this video

#3 video in 12 part series for adults over 50, new to exercising. These equipment-free exercises will help build muscle and improve your strength to help you maintain your independence and vitality

Squats to Chair exercise that will strengthen the entire lower body and core to help you take stairs, pick things up off the floor and get out of chairs without a struggle into old age

Equipment-Free exercises for adults new to strength training Learn to build muscle and improve your strength so you can maintain your independence as you age.

Brief explanation of the importance of strength as we age, and an introduction to my series of equipment-free strength training exercises

Simple steps you can do daily to boost your energy