Thank you for including balance in the 4 pillars of fitness (cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance). Many other exercise instructors don't address balance at all or address it too briefly.
This video routine is A Chair Woman Above any other. What a difference I am feeling working on these movements for balance. Making progress every day. Thank you for showing us 'something different' :)
I'm glad I found you. I aged out of dance classes (72), looking for something more suited to what my body wants now. Your videos will be in my fitness mix.
Thanks so much for letting me know that you're enjoying these workouts. In case you haven't noticed, I create 3 levels (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all in the playlists.
I have a difficult time bending my knees, especially my right one, due to a knee surgery not gone well. I just found your channel and I must truly thank you. Your exercises are excellent and the absolute right pace for my situation. I will do these exercises every two days as recommended, along with your 70s dance exercise video - perfect pace for my 75-year-old body! You have a very soothing and calm voice. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much for your feedback, Connie, and welcome to my channel! Just to help you navigate the channel, I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all into the playlists. If you enjoyed this one, you can find plenty more at this same level under the 'beginner level' playlists. I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out. You can also find calendars and other information on my website at www.improvedhealthforseniors.com
Thanks Jules for another very beneficial video.Strength and balance exercises have many benefits. To name a few they increase muscle’s size and strength,maintain bone density and reduce joint pain.It can help us remain well when we are young and as we get older this can reduce our risk of falls which can lead to injury. I think Jules you play more important role than doctors.Most of the doctors believe in cure rather than prevention. But your videos help people to be active and healthy. In my opinion prevention is more important than cure. So thanks for that.Stay blessed Jules❤️
So nicely said! I agree that preventative measures are definitely important, and better than an overload of meds. I shall keep trying to encourage others to exercise and get strong:)
A neat package of strength and balance challenges. I've done this routine before, but for some reason I failed to provide a comment. The only taxing move move was the forward lunge: bad knees, but I did the best I could. Everything else I did without holding on to a chair. Again, I feel very accomplished thanks to your very imaginative routines!...Anastasia
Hey Jules, that was short and challenging. The Superman always kicks my butt. LOL. I’m going to try doing this often. It’s good. Love when you wear your black sneaks. I can see your feet better. Take care-Claudia
Hullo Jules....am returning after almost 10 days of hiatus and this was most appropriate. Had preceded it with a short walking workout of yours..and will start building up again. My return would have been much slower but for your videos. Thank you so much🙏💖
Good Morning Jules.....I decided to try this workout today along with another short workout. This is very beneficial for me, almost 3 yrs ago I fractured right above my ankle bone. I had missed a step coming down our staircase and I was in a boot for 6 weeks but it has healed nicely but strengthening my legs is really helpful....so again thank you for taking the time for us seniors. Have a wonderful day, not sure if you are vacationing yet with your Mom, if you are, enjoy, God Bless and be safe.....Anne
I am a new viewer to your inspirational video so I am going to follow it every day. I am 70 years old but have had a few falls in the past and even hospitalized for investigation but no abnormalities detected. So keeping up with my social, mental and physical health, your video is my first step to achieving my goals.
Hi again:) Welcome to my channel, Katalina! I noticed your other comments so I am glad to see you're browsing the various videos and trying them out. Just to help you out a bit with navigating the channel...I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate levels in both seated and standing). If you like the last 3 that you commented on, hopefully you'll enjoy more in the beginner playlists. The gentle workouts are done at a slower pace, and the intermediate workouts are the most challenging. I also upload all of my videos on my website at www.improvedhealthforseniors.com. Lastly, I recently launched a new channel dedicated to chair workouts: www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out. If you have any questions, just let me know.
@@ImprovedHealth Thank you so much. Your praise made my day. Needed to sweat out the remains of the head cold AND treat my body to your amazing stretches.
That's right...the September trip to the middle of Oz! I'm so glad to hear you had a great time. Alice Springs and Uluru are such amazing, interesting places to visit. I definitely look forward to going back one day. I'm glad you got to see another part of your beautiful country.
I am going to try this before every workout with you. Retirement & sitting too much go hand in hand & my flexibility has taken a huge hit. You make it look like something I can still do!! Thank you!!👍😁
I definitely look forward to reading about your progress, Sherry. Congrats on making the change now to being more active. Your future self will definitely thank you!
I LOVE that you are committed to getting stronger. I definitely look forward to reading about your progress down the road. Just to help you navigate the channel, I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all into the playlists. If you enjoyed this one, you can find plenty more at this same level under the 'beginner level' playlists. I also have a second channel dedicated to chair workouts along with lots of seated stretches: youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out.
@@ImprovedHealth It's amazing what one's body is able to do given the opportunity! Dedication to each day and great appreciation and gratitude for the ongoing opportunities bring me great satisfaction and enjoyment.
@@ImprovedHealth I need to... Stretch...strength... I have to incorporate those kinds of exercises into my week more often now. All cardio all the time isn't working in my favor anymore. 😐
Yes, at 71 years old, I am prone to falling. I have to remind myself to pick up my feet when I walk. Boy, is it embarrassing when you fall in the parking lot of a grocery store!
Thanks Lesley. If you notice with this video, there aren't any ads because I have the option to turn them off during the video. I'm glad to read that you enjoyed the workout:)
That's how I used it too! But now I've found it and subscribed, I will certainly be doing this one more, and encouraging others to do so. Showing this to my physio when she comes here today.
The stretch where we sit with one leg on the other (ankle on the knee) and then lean forward, will stretch out the glutes. You can also google 'stretches for glutes' to get some other great suggestions.
You’re not alone. A lot of people have a hard time with bending the knee. My suggestion is to do what you can and if necessary, skip that particular movement if it doesn’t work for you. You’ll still get in some great balance exercises without that one.
I might have reached a problem with the balance exercises. My left ankle is fused leaving me limited mobility and the right is very painful. I was supposed to have the right one done, but don't want another 3 months of down time. I did the other ones (albeit clumsily) that don't require balancing on one leg. Will just doing the others still help with my balance? I apologize for asking so many questions, I just really want to get healthier! -Jan
Hi Jan, if something causes pain, definitely don't do it. My suggestion is to do the ones that you can manage, and otherwise focus on building strong legs and a strong core (which helps with balance). Doing sit-to-stands would be awesome to add into your daily workouts (do 10 reps and 2-3 sets, whatever you can manage).
Hi Jules, I will definitely take your advice, which as someone else stated, is more valuable than the physicians. It helps that you've been there and know what works! Thanks again for your helpful advice!
Thank you for including balance in the 4 pillars of fitness (cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance). Many other exercise instructors don't address balance at all or address it too briefly.
Thanks for your awesome feedback.
Thank you, Jules my brother-in-law David, and his wife Diana and I just finished this balance session. Excellent, they say.
Oh, fantastic!!! I'm so glad to read that you invited them to work out with you:)
I'm so grateful for this. I've often resisted doing balance exercises on my own, but this is much more interesting! Thank you!
Great feedback...thank you!
Thank you, I am 71 and need to work on balance
I have lots of balance workouts on my channel and I also include them in the all-in-one workouts if you want more:)
This video routine is A Chair Woman Above any other. What a difference I am feeling working on these movements for balance. Making progress every day. Thank you for showing us 'something different' :)
Thanks for your awesome feedback, Wendy!
Severe peripheral neuropathy pain in my feet, but your exercises have really motivated me to get stronger everywhere I can.
I am SO glad to read that you're looking forward to getting stronger.💪
I'm glad I found you. I aged out of dance classes (72), looking for something more suited to what my body wants now. Your videos will be in my fitness mix.
Thanks so much for letting me know that you're enjoying these workouts. In case you haven't noticed, I create 3 levels (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all in the playlists.
@@ImprovedHealth Great, thanks.
I have a difficult time bending my knees, especially my right one, due to a knee surgery not gone well. I just found your channel and I must truly thank you. Your exercises are excellent and the absolute right pace for my situation. I will do these exercises every two days as recommended, along with your 70s dance exercise video - perfect pace for my 75-year-old body! You have a very soothing and calm voice. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much for your feedback, Connie, and welcome to my channel! Just to help you navigate the channel, I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all into the playlists. If you enjoyed this one, you can find plenty more at this same level under the 'beginner level' playlists. I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out. You can also find calendars and other information on my website at www.improvedhealthforseniors.com
@@ImprovedHealth Excellent, thanks again for providing such easy and effective exercises.
Thanks Jules for another very beneficial video.Strength and balance exercises have many benefits. To name a few they increase muscle’s size and strength,maintain bone density and reduce joint pain.It can help us remain well when we are young and as we get older this can reduce our risk of falls which can lead to injury. I think Jules you play more important role than doctors.Most of the doctors believe in cure rather than prevention. But your videos help people to be active and healthy. In my opinion prevention is more important than cure. So thanks for that.Stay blessed Jules❤️
So nicely said! I agree that preventative measures are definitely important, and better than an overload of meds. I shall keep trying to encourage others to exercise and get strong:)
A neat package of strength and balance challenges. I've done this routine before, but for some reason I failed to provide a comment. The only taxing move move was the forward lunge: bad knees, but I did the best I could. Everything else I did without holding on to a chair. Again, I feel very accomplished thanks to your very imaginative routines!...Anastasia
Thanks for your feedback, Anastasia.
I love, love, love your videos. So glad I found you!
Thanks so much for letting me know that.🫂
No beautiful photo behind to distract me. Many thanks!
Hey Jules, that was short and challenging. The Superman always kicks my butt. LOL. I’m going to try doing this often. It’s good. Love when you wear your black sneaks. I can see your feet better. Take care-Claudia
Thanks Claudia and thank you for the feedback about the black shoes.
Thank you, Jules. Nice to have another balance/strength video. 💞💪🏻
Thanks Dorothy!
Having to do lots of stretches at the moment. Have non insertional achilles tendinitis. Its been playing up for a while. Will be doing these…carefully
I’m glad to read that you are being careful. I hope it improves for you soon.
Jules what an amazing routine.! Again thank you!!❤
Thanks Martha! ♥️
Good morning Jules 🌄 started with this sweet routine this morning. Love the pace❤️
Thanks Mala. ❤️
Hullo Jules....am returning after almost 10 days of hiatus and this was most appropriate. Had preceded it with a short walking workout of yours..and will start building up again. My return would have been much slower but for your videos. Thank you so much🙏💖
Sorry to hear you have had to take a break, but I am glad you are back:)
@@ImprovedHealth 😊🙏
Love your videos. Thank you
Thanks for letting me know that, Anne.❤️
Thnks for sharing it ..A he lpful y in our life..
Thank you. This is great. I really like your explanations and talking thru all
Thanks for the feedback, Donna. I appreciate it!
Good Morning Jules.....I decided to try this workout today along with another short workout. This is very beneficial for me, almost 3 yrs ago I fractured right above my ankle bone. I had missed a step coming down our staircase and I was in a boot for 6 weeks but it has healed nicely but strengthening my legs is really helpful....so again thank you for taking the time for us seniors. Have a wonderful day, not sure if you are vacationing yet with your Mom, if you are, enjoy, God Bless and be safe.....Anne
Arrived home last night…very jet lagged but I should be back to normal tomorrow (I sure hope so)!
I am a new viewer to your inspirational video so I am going to follow it every day. I am 70 years old but have had a few falls in the past and even hospitalized for investigation but no abnormalities detected. So keeping up with my social, mental and physical health, your video is my first step to achieving my goals.
Hi again:) Welcome to my channel, Katalina! I noticed your other comments so I am glad to see you're browsing the various videos and trying them out. Just to help you out a bit with navigating the channel...I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate levels in both seated and standing). If you like the last 3 that you commented on, hopefully you'll enjoy more in the beginner playlists. The gentle workouts are done at a slower pace, and the intermediate workouts are the most challenging. I also upload all of my videos on my website at www.improvedhealthforseniors.com. Lastly, I recently launched a new channel dedicated to chair workouts: www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out. If you have any questions, just let me know.
Hello I love it, and I really like your pants, thanks Jules I'm going to put this class into practice👍😘🌸🌼
Thanks Inma:) 😃
Really like this workout, perfect amount of time to fit easily into my day!
Thank you for your feedback:)
Thanks for your work 💕💕💕
I just had to let you know Jules this has been my got to routine as I rehab my sprained ankle. Many thanks once again.
Thanks so much for letting me know this is helping:)
Thank you. I really need this as I age. Will incorporate into my daily exercise regime.
Kudos to you for taking preventative measures so you stay strong (and balanced). 😉
Your attention to technique and body position is noticed and appreciated. As always, thank you.
I love how you stacked the workouts yesterday, Chris. Great combo of workouts put together:)
@@ImprovedHealth Thank you so much. Your praise made my day. Needed to sweat out the remains of the head cold AND treat my body to your amazing stretches.
Fabulous rehab workout for my ankle, thanks Jules. I had a fabulous trip to Alice Springs and Uluṟu. Xxxxx
That's right...the September trip to the middle of Oz! I'm so glad to hear you had a great time. Alice Springs and Uluru are such amazing, interesting places to visit. I definitely look forward to going back one day. I'm glad you got to see another part of your beautiful country.
😍😘👍❤🇦🇷quiero un corazon de la profesora😚
I did this one today as well. My balance isn't horrible. But it could be better. I'll be doing this as often as possible. Thanks!
I'm glad to read that you enjoyed this one and found it beneficial.
These are great exercises. Thank you very much, Jules💛
Thank you for taking time to comment:)
@@ImprovedHealth 🙂
@@ImprovedHealth 💛
I only had a few minutes before an early meeting today. This was a great way to get the day started. Thank you!
Congrats for making the time to fit in a workout. That's impressive, Sharon!
I am going to try this before every workout with you. Retirement & sitting too much go hand in hand & my flexibility has taken a huge hit. You make it look like something I can still do!! Thank you!!👍😁
I definitely look forward to reading about your progress, Sherry. Congrats on making the change now to being more active. Your future self will definitely thank you!
Amazing workout, calm and effective. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you!
God bless youn❤❤❤
Day 1 for me - very difficult, but committed to doing this every day at age 82.
I LOVE that you are committed to getting stronger. I definitely look forward to reading about your progress down the road. Just to help you navigate the channel, I create 3 levels of workouts (gentle, beginner and intermediate) and categorize them all into the playlists. If you enjoyed this one, you can find plenty more at this same level under the 'beginner level' playlists. I also have a second channel dedicated to chair workouts along with lots of seated stretches: youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts
I hope you enjoy more of the workouts when you try them out.
@@ImprovedHealth It's amazing what one's body is able to do given the opportunity! Dedication to each day and great appreciation and gratitude for the ongoing opportunities bring me great satisfaction and enjoyment.
Thank you!
Strength, balance and stretch are big three 🤗 thank you for your amazing sessions 🥰
I love how you’re trying different workouts.
@@ImprovedHealth I need to... Stretch...strength... I have to incorporate those kinds of exercises into my week more often now. All cardio all the time isn't working in my favor anymore. 😐
Thanks 😊😊❤
I loved this work out!
Thanks for your feedback:)
Yes, at 71 years old, I am prone to falling. I have to remind myself to pick up my feet when I walk. Boy, is it embarrassing when you fall in the parking lot of a grocery store!
This would be a great workout to do 2-3 times a week if you can. It'll really help to strengthen your legs to prevent a fall.
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This is great! Perfect finish to one of your dance workouts.
Thanks Lesley. If you notice with this video, there aren't any ads because I have the option to turn them off during the video. I'm glad to read that you enjoyed the workout:)
That's how I used it too! But now I've found it and subscribed, I will certainly be doing this one more, and encouraging others to do so. Showing this to my physio when she comes here today.
Hi Jules: thanks for sharing your video. Great exercise. You always make amazing videos. 😅😅😅
Thank you so much:)
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Love it, thanks! 🙋🏻♀️🇨🇦🇮🇱🐿🐿
Thanks Ofra. Even a Canadian flag in there:)
Any recommendations on your exercise series for pain in the buttock while walking? i am using your sitting exercises. Thanks
The stretch where we sit with one leg on the other (ankle on the knee) and then lean forward, will stretch out the glutes. You can also google 'stretches for glutes' to get some other great suggestions.
These exercises may seem too simple but do NOT be misled. The aim is to retrain the nerves through repetition.
Thanks Frances:)
Hi Jules,I have trouble to bend the knee, so how can I do number 6 of exercise?
You’re not alone. A lot of people have a hard time with bending the knee. My suggestion is to do what you can and if necessary, skip that particular movement if it doesn’t work for you. You’ll still get in some great balance exercises without that one.
Thank you so much
I might have reached a problem with the balance exercises. My left ankle is fused leaving me limited mobility and the right is very painful. I was supposed to have the right one done, but don't want another 3 months of down time. I did the other ones (albeit clumsily) that don't require balancing on one leg. Will just doing the others still help with my balance? I apologize for asking so many questions, I just really want to get healthier! -Jan
Hi Jan, if something causes pain, definitely don't do it. My suggestion is to do the ones that you can manage, and otherwise focus on building strong legs and a strong core (which helps with balance). Doing sit-to-stands would be awesome to add into your daily workouts (do 10 reps and 2-3 sets, whatever you can manage).
Hi Jules, I will definitely take your advice, which as someone else stated, is more valuable than the physicians. It helps that you've been there and know what works! Thanks again for your helpful advice!
Hi how old are you jules?
48
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