I experience pain in both of my left and right first metatarsal regions that makes this exercise difficult. Is there an alternative exercise you could recommend? Thank you most kindly, Margaret.
The movement I use is walking backwards most days. The mobility I didn’t have before starting this little over a year I now have. Balance , squats, including deep squats ( no weights). There are other benefits that have pretty much taken away lower back issues.
I was born in 1954 and just started doing the 5 Tibetan yoga exercises after a years long break. I'm still able to do 21 reps each. You may want to do a spot about these exercises. Squats, horse stance and tension exercises have been my favorites along with walking. The 5 Tibetans only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Great video. Your calf muscles are your second heart! The body is engineered so that when you walk, the calf muscles pump venous blood back toward your heart. Then, in the later stages of a step, the calf muscle contracts and pumps the blood up the leg, against gravity. One of the major skeletal muscle pumps is in the calf. It sends all of the fluid, including lymph fluids which cause edema up from the feet back into the body. This is one of the reasons movement is essential to good immune function
Wow that so makes sense. Inactivity over past 18 months and I now find walking more than half an hour while shopping is exhausting. Now understand why & will begin doing something positive, just thought it due to 74 year old body.
@@taniayager3361 That's really interesting. Out of condition before the lockdowns and now considerably worse, feet puffy and out of breath too easily. Got to do something. All I want to do is go to sleep!
I am 78 and have been running for 45 years. I used to run marathons and other shorter races, but now run 3 miles 5 days a week, to save my joints as long as I can. I do your exercises during running, but never realized how good running has been for me. Thanks for explaining. - Pete
Now 83 can't believe how weak my legs and arms have gotten over the last four years. I am a long time walker but miss my stairs. I do walk a dog 3 times a day. But getting up off a couch, getting up at night has become scary. I think your exercises make sense to me and definitely going to do them. Thank you.
I'm elderly too , and I've been using a power plate machine for 12 years . Ten minutes every day of the vibration therapy is keeping me strong from head to toe . It's the best thing I've ever bought .
@@barbaragetliff3998 What is a power plate machine? Where can I see/get one? I'm glad it's working for you. I love the exercises shown here. I'm going through lumbar therapy and this set will help me a lot. They just introduced me to getting up using my heels... doing much better.... pandemia sitting for 2 years ruined me.
@@taniayager3361 Thank You for that idea. I have a Senior Mother, well I'm also a Senior. I have a mini-trampoline in the garage. I'm going for it right now. 🌹🎼☮️👍
I’m 74, used to walk my dogs 2 or 3 times a day. Dogs passed away a few years ago. And, haven’t really been as active as I once was. So, now I’m playing catch up, and trying to build up a new walking routine. And get my bone strength back. Thank you for your video, it’s helping me a great deal.
This is an amazing exercise for people our age! Having enough exercise and staying active is crucial in staying as healthy as possible. What's great about this exercise is it strengthens our leg muscles in order to improve our balance. Thank you so much for this information because this is really helpful. You remind us of our health and wellness coaches who help people our age stay as healthy as possible, keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for sacrificing your time to help us oldie but goodies stay strong. I used to dance Ballet with the Ballet Society for years so at 72 yrs old my muscles are still stronger than most... BUT today I found out after exercising with you that my calf muscles are getting weaker. Your exercises will now help me strengthen those muscles once again. Blessings be over you and your family for all the good that you do for others. Again Thank you.
I’m glad I came across this. I’m presently taking aquatic therapy for my back and knees and this is one of the exercises they have me do. At first I thought it was for my back or balance, but now I see why this is so important to do for seniors. I chose this therapy mainly to avoid knee surgery in either of my knees.
I am an 89 year old woman and find my legs and lower back ache when I go out to walk my precious pug. I feel these exercises will be very helpful. Thank you for this video.
I have been experiencing heel pain in my left foot. This exercise has really relieved the majority of the discomfort after the first round. I will continue it daily as it heels. Thanks for sharing Sue!
Thank you so much Margaret! I’m currently 78 and was perfectly able to do squats but five months ago I tore a meniscus and was needed a walker so was afraid to exercise period! LOL This exercise is the bridge I needed!
I am 63, due to an unexpected surgical problem I have muscle wasting and needed something to help rebuild muscle but wasn't quite ready for the gym. I can tell this is what I needed. Thank you so much.
Thank you so very much, Margaret Martin!!! Really enjoyed watching your short video!!! At almost 1 AM in the morning! Waiting for my husband to come home from work… I am so excited to try these exercises!! I am now 73 years old and have been slowly losing use of my legs, as I developed congestive heart failure and diabetes, some high blood pressure, etc. I have a really bad right knee, where I had the meniscus cleaned out twice. Been getting some neuropathy I think and my calves and feet. I also had plantar fasciitis in the left foot, etc. have a lot of pinched nerves I think or maybe just a pinched sciatic nerve or nerves… etc. also have a very bad blower back with deteriorated L3 and L4, and maybe other discs also?! Hi sis a lot and help my husband deliver new and used trucks in the area, with me driving our vehicle behind the truck he is in at the time, etc.
Wow! You and I could be twins! Same age, same health problems, same attitude. It is just after 1 am here and I am fighting the urge to get out of bed and do these exercises lol. Aw heck... going to get out of bed and just do them... hahaha! :D
Hi Margaret for Dublin Ireland , thank you for this video , I am 54 and was diagnosed with fybromyalgia last June the muscles in my arms and legs are weak , so I started to do these exercises with you this morning . X
Thank you, Margaret, for this video. I am almost 74 and quite active. I think your exercises will be beneficial in helping me to stay in shape...and also in getting stronger! Greetings from Germany!!
Excellent presentation, with non-distracting, quiet music and the type of exercises that this 67-year-old with osteoporosis and arthritis needs. By the way, your plants are beautiful. Many thanks from the state of Maryland.
Definitely will start throwing in some sets of these. Leg strength and circulation is very important and calves get often overlooked. They do receive some attention from the squat but lower leg circulation is so important it is wise to incorporate some targeted work on the calves. The legendary bodybuilder (among other things) Arnold Schwarzenegger always said if you see a man with muscular thighs but underdeveloped calves you would think he had unimpressive legs but if you saw a man with average thighs but muscular calves you would think he had impressive legs. As a bodybuilder he was speaking of aesthetics of course but the idea of not neglecting the lower legs is an important one , especially where health and mobility are concerned.
Greetings 100% agree. After I lost around 30% of my weight while fighting COVID . Calf exercises like the one here in this video helped me regain my vitality and body weight recover very fast . Thanks for excellent share .
I’ve lost quite a bit of muscle mass this past fall related to being very stressed, so I was very surprised how easily I was able to cradle my grand baby in one arm while holding a bag in the other, then rise to standing from floor level without much problem. Did this many times. Will practice your excercises to keep agile.
The squat exercise is fine for those who need it. I’m 76 and don’t have any problems getting out of bed or a chair or walking up and down stairs. Where I need to exercise is when I get down on my knees on the floor to clean or pick up something, I have a hard time standing back up. So now I lie on the floor and get up several times to keep my legs stronger. Going for walks, walking up an incline helps as well. If you are not yet struggling to use your legs to get up, don’t sit around the house and get lazy. Your legs will get weak and its a lot harder to strengthen them when you are older.
My first visit. Immediately subscribed. I m speechless. Some much valuable information available that I was not aware of till today. God bless you for this service.
Great video, and you just explained why all of those ballet lessons at a very early age strengthened my legs. All but the last exercise--mimicking walking uphill--are part of every traditional ballet class at the barre and on the floor.
I used to pick chanterelles having to go up and down inclines and other hazards.. lol. I noticed then that I was going to have a hard time with my legs later on...These exercises are truly important. I learned to walk heels up on an incline and toes down on the slope.. Or was that the other way around? 😀. ( no relation...)...
I was cooking and couldn't pay attention to you. But lady, your voice is the most soothing , most clear, most ... that I have ever heard. And of course I will re-watch with full attention. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your wonderful work, Margaret! Your gentle approach is a great invitation to apply your videos immediately, like in my case, I feel such a difference.
Thankyou Margaret the best piece of information I have received.I suffer weakness in my legs getting up plus suffer some tendinitis foot pain.These exercises are easy to follow and get results after a short time.Thanks so much for such an informative video.Great work.
Thank you for this video. I was always very active and fell at work and blew out my knee. Little by little I became unable to walk without a walker but I'm still trying to get my life back . After watching this I have hope. Again thank you
Hi Dawn, sorry to hear about your fall. It's good to know you haven't given up and that you have made an intention to fight back. In addition to walking, the exercises shared in this video will sure up your first line of defense as it relates to your balance. If you have started yet, I'd like to encourage you to start today even if it's only 5 reps sitting down and gradually build on that.
Great video! The calf muscles are used a lot in cross-country skiing! Those exercises are what I do when I warm-up before a cross-country skiing outing. You have a beautiful weighted vest!
My pt taught me these exercises. I love that you shown with weights too. I exercise in pool with weights on arms , ankles & back weighted like yours. I also climb stairs 4x day, 30 steps total x4 Your fantastic! Thank you.
Thank you. My mom saw your video and sent the link to me. The exercises really relieved my arthritis pains. And this is the first time I did it. Thanks so much. Am subscribing now
Awesome! Literally I’ve been looking for an exercise to build a weak calf all over the internet. I can do double calf raises not on my weak one. Rolled ankle and calf pull and favored my right leg standing all day working not noticing.
I pace myself throughout the day with 15 to 20 min of relaxation (watching tv, playing computer games, etc.); alternated with an equal time doing chores (dishes, laundry, cooking, etc.). I'm 75 and have had osteoarthritis since my mid teens. And I can still get around pretty well around the house.
Thank you from Australia these are great exercises and you explain them so well. Lockdown with covid has been disastrous in terms of exercise as we have been under heavy restrictions in this country. Stress has had a lot of us confined to four walls.
Am now going to start scrolling to see if your books are available here in OZ. Have to begin doing something positive about energy levels. Have lived 74 years have to start kicking butt, starting with my own 🤣
@Cheryl Vardy yes, absolutely! An older friend and I were just discussing that - how many of the Covid lockdown-restrictions actually were very bad for people’s physical health (not to mention psychological health). For instance, in the park near her house, all the park benches were removed due to Covid (so no one could sit there and chat spreading dangerous germs, I suppose). The benches haven’t been returned and I’m guessing, they’ll probably never bother to return them. 😟And people need to get approximately half an hour of sunlight a day for good health, depending on where they live and even more if their skin is dark. Sitting alone at home, under artificial lighting, typing on a device is really not very conducive to good health, which is what I’m doing at the moment. 😆But I went for an early morning four-mile hike with that friend earlier today. Between that and doing two water-aerobic classes yesterday, I’m tired enough to be considering a nap now, but it is a ‘good’ tired. ☺
The “elevé” is the single leg heel raise in ballet. Thank you for these. I had to do these for physical therapy when recovering from a torn calf and five years ago. Now in my early 50’s I’m doing them to increase my running form.
I like the idea of strengthening the calves, my physiotherapist did show me the heal lift and shifting weight list .As I slowly recovered from a mild stroke , I did push ups and other floor exercises , as hip lift and peddling . My walking improved as my balance improved to a certain level.I cannot do a complete squat as my right leg top leg muscle (femur I believe ) gets stiff. I began taking magnesium tablets (prescribed) to alleviate muscle spasticity of the right femur muscle which also effects my walking gate. When I rise in the morning I always feel a stiffness of the lower right limb. Then after a light floor five minutes exercise with a balance exercise thing improve. I do believe that the magnesium is helping as I have no more spasm at night. It’s a long progress to do a complete squat , time will tell. At 76, I still work full time teaching and walk around the school , adult vocational education, ; I still write as I’ve written a few books and self published. I can’t take the dog for long walks anymore, I have to drive to a location and do short walks. Making the best of my situation and enjoying what life has to give me.
Hi Ms.Margaret I'm From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I Admired Your Calfstretching Exercises Which Is My Favorite Exercise Rotean. Try Standing Calfstretching Exercises as long as you keep lifting up and down on Those Tippytoes. I Love You Keep It Up and God Bless...
I'm 89 years old and I use my stationary bike for exercise. It is good for my heart and good for my legs. I also exercise my arms and head movements too, but only for 15 minutes out of my usual 55 minutes. Now if I can only have some exercise to slow my short term memory loss, I'll be happy.
Bless u at 89 ! In 81, & have senior moments 😂 am forgetful,. But happens to non seniors too, what did income to this room to get?? or where is my phone, remote, always am placingmyglasses somewhere, then forget where ! I have thelliptical strider, sit & peddle,. Rodebikefor20 yrs. High blood pressure, now, & meds make me dizzy at times, & gotta be careful & not over exert
i love the way you show us specifically how to do this❣️ i've never been a jock, and can't seem to figure any of it out. this is very helpful, thank you!
@skip davis I agree these instructions are very helpful; I encourage you to keep up the physical activity. I am quite cerebrally active and tend not to be as physically active therefore also like to have a teacher / leader, as you say is specific and demonstrative.
Thanks so much for explaining and demonstrating these efforts. My question is: for someone almost 80 years old, and very obese with a repaired Achilles Tendon on one ankle, are these exercises safe to do? Getting up and down from chairs, etc. is a real challenge currently.
I'm learning that doing simple exercises like this - say, 3 or 4 times a week - is super important for maintaining mobility in old age. I am still fit at 72 but can feel my tone slip if I don't MOVE enough!
Thankyou for a really doable starting point. I thought I needed to work on my front muscles above the knee. ( and they need it too) But realise now this is where I need to start.
So happy I found you Margaret! You’re an answer to prayer as I continue on my journey to fight osteoporosis. Blessings to you from a new subscriber and bell puncher. Thanks for all you’re doing. Blessings to you! (I also need to thank TH-cam for placing you on my feed).
Very interesting. I ride horses and teach others to ride, and my legs and calf muscles are like rocks even over 50yo. I see many young people today who lack the strength needed to do simple chores or work, let alone post in a saddle on a horse. One of the things I do is make them start doing heel raising AND lowering like you showed standing in this video, but on the edge of a step so the calf stretches down.
Hello Margaret and thank you , I was looking for an amazing channel for my Mom and sister , and my self , I am in my 60's , I am in pretty good shape , With all I do , Work weekend tasks , I walk 140 blocks a week , 52 weeks a year ,, So I will watch and learn more from you , I am a fallower on your channel , I am new here on your channel , will watch and do , Blessing on you , will try get my family doing this as well ,thank you , you are a blessing
Thank you for this great instruction! I never really thought about how important these muscles are until watching your video, thanks so much again and I’m going to look forward to incorporating these exercises into my morning routine:)
Thanks for the video. The plant decor in the area is simply beautiful. I really like the plants leading up the staircase. Appreciate the specific exercise with simple explanations and how many reps😇🙏
Hi Margaret, do you have any suggestions for some who can’t lift their heels off the floor at all? My husband is 66 yrs old and can’t stand on his tiptoes. He had a stroke 3 yrs ago that affected his left side. He has recovered well but his balance has become unstable since he doesn’t put weight on his toes. I would love any suggestions you can make to help him be able to become more stable in his balance. Thank you for sharing this video!
Trying to recover from achilles tendonitis, and calf strains from to much uphill running. I will be incorporating your exercise routine GRADUALLY. Thank you for the video!!!!
Very helpful in my case I M 85 years old ! My other problem is my thighs. Easily gets tired due to tight muscles I guess. Any exercises to strengthen thighs will be very much appreciated. Thanks for such helpful exercises best for seniors!
Wow. I love reading the comments! Hello and Thank you, Ms.Margaret, and ALL.so usefull.. I'm 75, and 6 months bedridden with 4 falls. NOW READY TO IMPROVE. 🙋
In today's video I discuss the most important exercise I see for the population (seniors and the fifty plus set) I serve in my clinical practice.
Maybe I missed this in the video, but how often do we do these exercises?
I experience pain in both of my left and right first metatarsal regions that makes this exercise difficult. Is there an alternative exercise you could recommend? Thank you most kindly, Margaret.
Where is your clinic. I live in Los Angeles, CA
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Finally! Something that is about movement instead of killer work outs. Love your gentleness and voice!!
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The movement I use is walking backwards most days. The mobility I didn’t have before starting this little over a year I now have. Balance , squats, including deep squats ( no weights). There are other benefits that have pretty much taken away lower back issues.
I really appreciate Margaret’s calm voice and demeanor.
I was born in 1954 and just started doing the 5 Tibetan yoga exercises after a years long break. I'm still able to do 21 reps each. You may want to do a spot about these exercises. Squats, horse stance and tension exercises have been my favorites along with walking. The 5 Tibetans only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Thanks Margaret…..this 76 year old is very grateful….for all your videos!
Wonderful!
Great video. Your calf muscles are your second heart! The body is engineered so that when you walk, the calf muscles pump venous blood back toward your heart. Then, in the later stages of a step, the calf muscle contracts and pumps the blood up the leg, against gravity. One of the major skeletal muscle pumps is in the calf. It sends all of the fluid, including lymph fluids which cause edema up from the feet back into the body. This is one of the reasons movement is essential to good immune function
Wow that so makes sense. Inactivity over past 18 months and I now find walking more than half an hour while shopping is exhausting. Now understand why & will begin doing something positive, just thought it due to 74 year old body.
@@taniayager3361 I never knew this! I will ask my doc if I can do this! Thank you so much.
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@@taniayager3361 That's really interesting. Out of condition before the lockdowns and now considerably worse, feet puffy and out of breath too easily. Got to do something. All I want to do is go to sleep!
I am 78 and have been running for 45 years. I used to run marathons and other shorter races, but now run 3 miles 5 days a week, to save my joints as long as I can. I do your exercises during running, but never realized how good running has been for me. Thanks for explaining. - Pete
Wouldn't rebounding be a lot easier on the body?
Now 83 can't believe how weak my legs and arms have gotten over the last four years. I am a long time walker but miss my stairs. I do walk a dog 3 times a day. But getting up off a couch, getting up at night has become scary. I think your exercises make sense to me and definitely going to do them. Thank you.
I'm elderly too , and I've been using a power plate machine for 12 years . Ten minutes every day of the vibration therapy is keeping me strong from head to toe . It's the best thing I've ever bought .
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What is a power plate machine?
Where can I see/get one?
I'm glad it's working for you.
I love the exercises shown here. I'm going through lumbar therapy and this set will help me a lot. They just introduced me to getting up using my heels... doing much better.... pandemia sitting for 2 years ruined me.
@@taniayager3361 thank you, I have a mini-trampoline and hadn’t used it in a while. I will do my best to start using it consistently again. ☺
@@taniayager3361 Thank You for that idea. I have a Senior Mother, well I'm also a Senior. I have a mini-trampoline in the garage. I'm going for it right now. 🌹🎼☮️👍
@@taniayager3361 That's great Tania, which mini-trampoline do you use?
I’m 74, used to walk my dogs 2 or 3 times a day. Dogs passed away a few years ago. And, haven’t really been as active as I once was. So, now I’m playing catch up, and trying to build up a new walking routine. And get my bone strength back. Thank you for your video, it’s helping me a great deal.
how did you deal with d0gs passing i dread the thought off loosing mine i am 74 also
Lol😂on walking dods,,
She gives the best exercises and advice BY FAR on strength training!
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My mother like this exercise, she's 76 years old. Thank you for sharing, according to her, she'll do this tomorrow morning. God bless us all.😍😁💖❤️ 👍👏🙋
This is an amazing exercise for people our age! Having enough exercise and staying active is crucial in staying as healthy as possible. What's great about this exercise is it strengthens our leg muscles in order to improve our balance. Thank you so much for this information because this is really helpful. You remind us of our health and wellness coaches who help people our age stay as healthy as possible, keep up the good work.
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You are an angel.This will relief to many Seniors.
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Thank you so much for sacrificing your time to help us oldie but goodies stay strong. I used to dance Ballet with the Ballet Society for years so at 72 yrs old my muscles are still stronger than most... BUT today I found out after exercising with you that my calf muscles are getting weaker. Your exercises will now help me strengthen those muscles once again. Blessings be over you and your family for all the good that you do for others. Again Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Dancers here all suffering? Back and hips hurt. How effortless it all was!
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Thank you Margaret, I do a lot of walking, hiking, and gym work. 78 fit and you’ve just helped me be more specific in strengthening my calf muscles!
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Wow! Margaret is a genius. Everything she says is so clear, practical, and helpful (and safe). I'm going to bookmark your channel. Thank you.
Thank you.
I’m glad I came across this. I’m presently taking aquatic therapy for my back and knees and this is one of the exercises they have me do. At first I thought it was for my back or balance, but now I see why this is so important to do for seniors. I chose this therapy mainly to avoid knee surgery in either of my knees.
I am an 89 year old woman and find my legs and lower back ache when I go out to walk my precious pug. I feel these exercises will be very helpful. Thank you for this video.
Thanks for sharing!
I have been experiencing heel pain in my left foot. This exercise has really relieved the majority of the discomfort after the first round. I will continue it daily as it heels. Thanks for sharing Sue!
Thanks!
Thank you. I appreciate this. Very kind.
Thank you so much Margaret! I’m currently 78 and was perfectly able to do squats but five months ago I tore a meniscus and was needed a walker so was afraid to exercise period! LOL This exercise is the bridge I needed!
I am 63, due to an unexpected surgical problem I have muscle wasting and needed something to help rebuild muscle but wasn't quite ready for the gym.
I can tell this is what I needed.
Thank you so much.
You are welcome
Thank you so very much, Margaret Martin!!! Really enjoyed watching your short video!!! At almost 1 AM in the morning! Waiting for my husband to come home from work… I am so excited to try these exercises!! I am now 73 years old and have been slowly losing use of my legs, as I developed congestive heart failure and diabetes, some high blood pressure, etc. I have a really bad right knee, where I had the meniscus cleaned out twice. Been getting some neuropathy I think and my calves and feet. I also had plantar fasciitis in the left foot, etc. have a lot of pinched nerves I think or maybe just a pinched sciatic nerve or nerves… etc. also have a very bad blower back with deteriorated L3 and L4, and maybe other discs also?! Hi sis a lot and help my husband deliver new and used trucks in the area, with me driving our vehicle behind the truck he is in at the time, etc.
Wow! You and I could be twins! Same age, same health problems, same attitude. It is just after 1 am here and I am fighting the urge to get out of bed and do these exercises lol. Aw heck... going to get out of bed and just do them... hahaha! :D
Very informative thanks .
Hi Margaret for Dublin Ireland , thank you for this video , I am 54 and was diagnosed with fybromyalgia last June the muscles in my arms and legs are weak , so I started to do these exercises with you this morning . X
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Thank you, Margaret, for this video. I am almost 74 and quite active. I think your exercises will be beneficial in helping me to stay in shape...and also in getting stronger! Greetings from Germany!!
Excellent presentation, with non-distracting, quiet music and the type of exercises that this 67-year-old with osteoporosis and arthritis needs. By the way, your plants are beautiful. Many thanks from the state of Maryland.
6 weeks post op fx hip repair. These will be helpful in recovery as well as getting back to hiking. thank you
Thanks Margaret!. You are awesome.. you seem to be well experienced. Your care and concern for us is praise worthy. Looooov you. Always stay blessed
Thank you so much!
Definitely will start throwing in some sets of these. Leg strength and circulation is very important and calves get often overlooked. They do receive some attention from the squat but lower leg circulation is so important it is wise to incorporate some targeted work on the calves. The legendary bodybuilder (among other things) Arnold Schwarzenegger always said if you see a man with muscular thighs but underdeveloped calves you would think he had unimpressive legs but if you saw a man with average thighs but muscular calves you would think he had impressive legs. As a bodybuilder he was speaking of aesthetics of course but the idea of not neglecting the lower legs is an important one , especially where health and mobility are concerned.
Thank you, Love your presentation and will include these exercises daily.
Glad you like them!
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100% agree. After I lost around 30% of my weight while fighting COVID . Calf exercises like the one here in this video helped me regain my vitality and body weight recover very fast .
Thanks for excellent share .
I'm still fighting Covid after 1 month...lost 20 lbs. In the first 2 weeks, but now weight is leveling off. I wish you well.
Greetings dear .... thanks for sharing. God's continued blessings.
I’ve lost quite a bit of muscle mass this past fall related to being very stressed, so I was very surprised how easily I was able to cradle my grand baby in one arm while holding a bag in the other, then rise to standing from floor level without much problem. Did this many times. Will practice your excercises to keep agile.
God bless you abundantly and fulfill all your heart's desires for your selfless service.
Highly appreciable, useful and simplified Fitness formulas for Seniors. Great Innovative ideas Mam... Thanks.
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Thank you Margaret , so helpful , we need to strengthen our muscles as we grow older
Hi Marie, how's your day going with you?
Oh I’m so glad I found you!
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The squat exercise is fine for those who need it. I’m 76 and don’t have any problems getting out of bed or a chair or walking up and down stairs. Where I need to exercise is when I get down on my knees on the floor to clean or pick up something, I have a hard time standing back up. So now I lie on the floor and get up several times to keep my legs stronger. Going for walks, walking up an incline helps as well. If you are not yet struggling to use your legs to get up, don’t sit around the house and get lazy. Your legs will get weak and its a lot harder to strengthen them when you are older.
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Lot of thanks from an indian aged 86 yrs doing yoga for last 20 yrs
My first visit. Immediately subscribed. I m speechless. Some much valuable information available that I was not aware of till today. God bless you for this service.
Me too!!!
Great video, and you just explained why all of those ballet lessons at a very early age strengthened my legs. All but the last exercise--mimicking walking uphill--are part of every traditional ballet class at the barre and on the floor.
I used to pick chanterelles having to go up and down inclines and other hazards.. lol. I noticed then that I was going to have a hard time with my legs later on...These exercises are truly important. I learned to walk heels up on an incline and toes down on the slope.. Or was that the other way around? 😀. ( no relation...)...
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I was cooking and couldn't pay attention to you. But lady, your voice is the most soothing , most clear, most ... that I have ever heard. And of course I will re-watch with full attention. Thank you so much.
Thank you
Very wise approach to optimal exercises for older people
Thank you so much for your wonderful work, Margaret! Your gentle approach is a great invitation to apply your videos immediately, like in my case, I feel such a difference.
Thank you so much!
So important to keep the blood flowing in the legs back up to the heart. Excellent. Thank you!
Thankyou Margaret the best piece of information I have received.I suffer weakness in my legs getting up plus suffer some tendinitis foot pain.These exercises are easy to follow and get results after a short time.Thanks so much for such an informative video.Great work.
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I’ve started doing the primal squat and it has strengthened me. Thank you!
Hello how are you doing?
Hallo my sister Margaret
Thanks for heel exercises
Iam suffering with knee Pain
This exercise bsy help me
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What a welcome tutorial.. thanks so much 🙏🏽
Thank you for this video. I was always very active and fell at work and blew out my knee. Little by little I became unable to walk without a walker but I'm still trying to get my life back .
After watching this I have hope. Again thank you
Hi Dawn, sorry to hear about your fall. It's good to know you haven't given up and that you have made an intention to fight back. In addition to walking, the exercises shared in this video will sure up your first line of defense as it relates to your balance. If you have started yet, I'd like to encourage you to start today even if it's only 5 reps sitting down and gradually build on that.
Great video! The calf muscles are used a lot in cross-country skiing! Those exercises are what I do when I warm-up before a cross-country skiing outing. You have a beautiful weighted vest!
Wonderful. At 70 the necessity of being supple and agile is paramount to staying in good shape. Delighted to have discovered you here. . .
Thank you so much, I really enjoyed the exercises, easy and since I haven’t been doing any, these will help my legs to get strong.
Thank you for the exercises and I appreciate the peaceful music.
Finally, an exercise for seniors given by a senior. I laugh at all the TH-cam videos for seniors, given by 20-year-olds😂😂😂😂
Where to buy the weighted vest you were wearing in the exercise video
She’s not a senior😂 6:58 I don’t think anyway. Doesn’t look a day over 50.
@@nimmiesehgal6399google weighted vest easy peasy 7:39
@@naiou1966well she’s not a youngster.
Just tuned in . Makes sense to me, rather than starting with squats, etc. I am an active 80 yrs and will follow you!
Thank you
My pt taught me these exercises. I love that you shown with weights too. I exercise in pool with weights on arms , ankles & back weighted like yours. I also climb stairs 4x day, 30 steps total x4 Your fantastic! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this exercise 🙏💖
Thank you. My mom saw your video and sent the link to me. The exercises really relieved my arthritis pains. And this is the first time I did it. Thanks so much. Am subscribing now
You're so welcome!
Awesome! Literally I’ve been looking for an exercise to build a weak calf all over the internet. I can do double calf raises not on my weak one. Rolled ankle and calf pull and favored my right leg standing all day working not noticing.
I pace myself throughout the day with 15 to 20 min of relaxation (watching tv, playing computer games, etc.); alternated with an equal time doing chores (dishes, laundry, cooking, etc.).
I'm 75 and have had osteoarthritis since my mid teens. And I can still get around pretty well around the house.
What are pilates
Thank you Margaret for bringing this to our attention. I will add this to my regimen.
Wonderful!
Thank you from Australia these are great exercises and you explain them so well. Lockdown with covid has been disastrous in terms of exercise as we have been under heavy restrictions in this country. Stress has had a lot of us confined to four walls.
Am now going to start scrolling to see if your books are available here in OZ. Have to begin doing something positive about energy levels. Have lived 74 years have to start kicking butt, starting with my own 🤣
@@cherylvardy4073 sorry
@Cheryl Vardy yes, absolutely! An older friend and I were just discussing that - how many of the Covid lockdown-restrictions actually were very bad for people’s physical health (not to mention psychological health). For instance, in the park near her house, all the park benches were removed due to Covid (so no one could sit there and chat spreading dangerous germs, I suppose). The benches haven’t been returned and I’m guessing, they’ll probably never bother to return them. 😟And people need to get approximately half an hour of sunlight a day for good health, depending on where they live and even more if their skin is dark. Sitting alone at home, under artificial lighting, typing on a device is really not very conducive to good health, which is what I’m doing at the moment. 😆But I went for an early morning four-mile hike with that friend earlier today. Between that and doing two water-aerobic classes yesterday, I’m tired enough to be considering a nap now, but it is a ‘good’ tired. ☺
I have 2 resurfaced hips.This looks like just what. I need.Thank you Margaret.Arthur Dunn From Australia
The “elevé” is the single leg heel raise in ballet. Thank you for these. I had to do these for physical therapy when recovering from a torn calf and five years ago. Now in my early 50’s I’m doing them to increase my running form.
Thank you
Thanks for the exercise
God bless you
I thought it was all in the thigh muscle. So important to know these exercises. Thank you.
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
Thank you...I look forward to the day I can do this...am recovering from broken left ankle/fibula..
I like the idea of strengthening the calves, my physiotherapist did show me the heal lift and shifting weight list .As I slowly recovered from a mild stroke , I did push ups and other floor exercises , as hip lift and peddling . My walking improved as my balance improved to a certain level.I cannot do a complete squat as my right leg top leg muscle (femur I believe ) gets stiff. I began taking magnesium tablets (prescribed) to alleviate muscle spasticity of the right femur muscle which also effects my walking gate. When I rise in the morning I always feel a stiffness of the lower right limb. Then after a light floor five minutes exercise with a balance exercise thing improve. I do believe that the magnesium is helping as I have no more spasm at night. It’s a long progress to do a complete squat , time will tell. At 76, I still work full time teaching and walk around the school , adult vocational education, ; I still write as I’ve written a few books and self published. I can’t take the dog for long walks anymore, I have to drive to a location and do short walks. Making the best of my situation and enjoying what life has to give me.
This is a very useful exercise workout. Thank you.
Thank you so much for these exercises. My calves are always sore when I walk so I think I need these exercises.
Hi Ms.Margaret I'm From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I Admired Your Calfstretching Exercises Which Is My Favorite Exercise Rotean. Try Standing Calfstretching Exercises as long as you keep lifting up and down on Those Tippytoes. I Love You Keep It Up and God Bless...
Excellent advice, lovely presentation. Thank you. 😊
Thank you and you are welcome.
Very gracefully explained. Your speech is very sweet like you.
I'm 89 years old and I use my stationary bike for exercise. It is good for my heart and good for my legs. I also exercise my arms and head movements too, but only for 15 minutes out of my usual 55 minutes. Now if I can only have some exercise to slow my short term memory loss, I'll be happy.
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Bless u at 89 ! In 81, & have senior moments 😂 am forgetful,. But happens to non seniors too, what did income to this room to get?? or where is my phone, remote, always am placingmyglasses somewhere, then forget where ! I have thelliptical strider, sit & peddle,.
Rodebikefor20 yrs. High blood pressure, now, & meds make me dizzy at times, & gotta be careful & not over exert
@@phillipsmom6252 I'm pretty good at Sudoku, but sucks at anagrams.
Thank you for helping me, love you videos.
i love the way you show us specifically how to do this❣️ i've never been a jock, and can't seem to figure any of it out. this is very helpful, thank you!
@skip davis I agree these instructions are very helpful; I encourage you to keep up the physical activity.
I am quite cerebrally active and tend not to be as physically active therefore also like to have a teacher / leader, as you say is specific and demonstrative.
Excellent video thanks May Allah give you the best rewards for this service to humanity
Thanks so much for explaining and demonstrating these efforts. My question is: for someone almost 80 years old, and very obese with a repaired Achilles Tendon on one ankle, are these exercises safe to do? Getting up and down from chairs, etc. is a real challenge currently.
Thank you very much for sharing this video
I'm learning that doing simple exercises like this - say, 3 or 4 times a week - is super important for maintaining mobility in old age. I am still fit at 72 but can feel my tone slip if I don't MOVE enough!
Thanks for sharing!
Thankyou for a really doable starting point. I thought I needed to work on my front muscles above the knee. ( and they need it too) But realise now this is where I need to start.
I definitely have taken my past calf strength for granted. Now that I am mobility challenged, I neglect my calves. No longer. Thank you so much.
Thank you for these exercises,I love your voice too.🤗👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You're so welcome!
So happy I found you Margaret! You’re an answer to prayer as I continue on my journey to fight osteoporosis. Blessings to you from a new subscriber and bell puncher. Thanks for all you’re doing. Blessings to you! (I also need to thank TH-cam for placing you on my feed).
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I'm 43 and I do these exercises. I'll never stop!
This is wonderful! Thanks so much for an excellent exercise.
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting. I ride horses and teach others to ride, and my legs and calf muscles are like rocks even over 50yo.
I see many young people today who lack the strength needed to do simple chores or work, let alone post in a saddle on a horse. One of the things I do is make them start doing heel raising AND lowering like you showed standing in this video, but on the edge of a step so the calf stretches down.
👋🏾TRUTH Thank you.
I stretch my calfs on the steps. Feels so good!
Hello Margaret and thank you , I was looking for an amazing channel for my Mom and sister , and my self , I am in my 60's , I am in pretty good shape , With all I do , Work weekend tasks , I walk 140 blocks a week , 52 weeks a year ,, So I will watch and learn more from you , I am a fallower on your channel , I am new here on your channel , will watch and do , Blessing on you , will try get my family doing this as well ,thank you , you are a blessing
Thank you for this great instruction! I never really thought about how important these muscles are until watching your video, thanks so much again and I’m going to look forward to incorporating these exercises into my morning routine:)
Glad it was helpful!
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Thank you very much for this great exercises .They are so important will start doing all of them daily.Hope will improve my walking.
Thanks for the video. The plant decor in the area is simply beautiful. I really like the plants leading up the staircase. Appreciate the specific exercise with simple explanations and how many reps😇🙏
Thanks so much!
I was thinking I’d trip over the plants, going Up the stairs...lol.. unless I exercise my calves.. seriously..😁
Tripping danger ... remove those plants ...
Great video, thank you for sharing.
Hi Margaret, do you have any suggestions for some who can’t lift their heels off the floor at all? My husband is 66 yrs old and can’t stand on his tiptoes. He had a stroke 3 yrs ago that affected his left side. He has recovered well but his balance has become unstable since he doesn’t put weight on his toes. I would love any suggestions you can make to help him be able to become more stable in his balance. Thank you for sharing this video!
He can sit and raise his heels. If it gets to easy he can put a heavy object on his lap and raise his heels.
Strengthening your core also helps with stability.
@@retiredhockeymom2662 Aboslutley!! I always believed that.. Go to the source and the limbs will follow? 😀
Trying to recover from achilles tendonitis, and calf strains from to much uphill running. I will be incorporating your
exercise routine GRADUALLY. Thank you for the video!!!!
Best of luck!
Wow this is awesome Thankyou so much I will add this to my journey into feeling better in my 60’s and on .. Thankyou ❤️😊
Wonderful!
Very helpful in my case I M 85 years old ! My other problem is my thighs. Easily gets tired due to tight muscles I guess. Any exercises to strengthen thighs will be very much appreciated. Thanks for such helpful exercises best for seniors!
Thank you.
Wow. I love reading the comments! Hello and Thank you, Ms.Margaret, and ALL.so usefull..
I'm 75, and 6 months bedridden with 4 falls.
NOW READY TO IMPROVE. 🙋