Get healthy hips with the Healthy Hips 1 program: www.uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips 💪 And if you've been told you have FAI, check out the FAI Fix at www.thefaifix.com
This is a serious workout for an absolute beginner. But, in a way I am glad that you gave something to shoot for. Questions: Can / should we do the whole routine daily? Can we split the routines? Of course. Starting today, in shaa Allaah (God willing). May update you. I am 56 by the way, and in very bad shape. Just about a month ago I bought a Dutch Bicycle. I thought my heard condition (undiagnosed / guess) was so bad that I would never be able to ride a bicycle for long distances ... boy was I wrong. Cycling has woken up my brain and mind, besides making me feel good. I am ready to take the next step ... try to get the belly down from 41 inches and strengthen my core, so that (maybe in 2 months?) I can work on improving my muscle health further. I also have a stretched ligament in my right knee, where I have had two cartilage removal surgeries ... 1 open knee in 1987 and 1 lazer in 1998. So, my knee is stretched and my bone is a bit out of the place, especially nowadays. I never did the quad and hamstring exercises that the surgeon suggested, to compensate the stretched ligament. We will see hos this core routine goes. I just may update you. From Karachi, Pakistan.
Never thought one day Matt is gonna become that one of a kind "fitness guru" who beats up all those fancy folks showing "routines for beginners" that have nothing to do with real people and their limitations! I'm not at the beginners level althought I've got my issues and it gets me upset when I can't execute those "beginners routines". I keep admiring your humanly approach, indepth knowledge and great guidance you provide us with! Thanks a ton!
I’m really impressed with this video! I’m 40, I’m very active; I run, cycle, I have a physical job. I have suffered for years with glute pain and a weak hamstring that I ruptured playing rugby. All these weak muscles have started pulling on the muscles and tendons surrounding my hip and back. When I did this workout, I could feel the muscles I needed to work on turning on, in the right way for the first time. I recommend this video not only to those who are elderly or recovering from long-term illness, but to anyone who suspects they aren’t training the musculature surrounding their hips right. Thank you for this.
26 years of age here and you don’t understand how helpful this is…I’ve had depression and anxiety for so long and it’s caused me to stay home and sleep a lot. It got to a point where my body was so weak when I attempted to get active again and skateboard I fell and couldn’t walk without a crutch for a month because of a hip contusion. I realized because I hadn’t worked out or stretched my body was prone to getting injured easier. Now I deal with sciatica and heel pains. I’m currently on a journey of healing and becoming mentally and physically stronger. This is a great workout and after 4 days of doing this along with a stretching routine I feel better then the day before. Thank you!! Seriously!!
I workout every day, and I loved this. Sometimes it’s really great and humbling to go back to basics. I’m 61 and all I want is when I’m in my 90s I’m still moving freely and pain free. Thanks for this. Good luck to your mom with continued improvements.
This is such a lovely empowering video for those of us who feel embarrassed from the fact even basic exercises are too difficult. This really builds up confidence and fitness for everyone. Thank you
I deserve the book because it took me 3.5 years to watch this video which I badly needed a decade ago. Btw- you have the best videos on TH-cam for fitness that actually make sense. Thanks
I'm almost 70 years old with mild to moderate arthritis in my hips. I started experiencing constant pain in my hips about 3 months ago. I've seen 3 orthopedists, 2 of which recommended hip replacement surgery. The third sent me to a spine surgeon for flat back syndrome. I'm going to try your programs before I do anything else because I DO NOT want to get surgery! I'm glad to hear you addressing the issues that older people face. Fingers crossed this works!
Wondering how you are feeling ... I'm 72 and hip pain mainly I think after falling on my behind many times over the years ... I'm very active ...so this has been a shocker...can't do sitting position yoga ...So I decided to take my sports medicine Drs advice ... A2M injections....$3000....it only been 9 days not much difference....he said 2 weeks .....I let him know that at 9 days no difference the nurse said 2 to 4 weeks .....it stops loss of cartilage and helps stop ? osteoarthritis on my hips ....this came on out of the blue one year ago .... please let me know if you had operations or these exercises ...thanks
@@judyfasola3737 After consulting 5 orthopedists, and progressively worse pain, I finally had hip replacement surgery in both hips, 7 weeks apart. It's been 5 months since the last surgery, and I am on the road to recovery. The chronic pain is gone, I'm gaining strength each day. Yesterday, I went for a hike and am back in the garden again. I'm very happy with my decision. I hope you find the relief you need and wish you all the best.
@@judyfasola3737 Oh yes, I tried so many exercises. I also tried injections which only made the pain worse. I did my best to avoid surgery, but, in my case, the disease process was unstoppable. I'm really glad I had the surgery, but everyone has to make their own decisions. Good luck.
Thank you for this. I just became the primary caretaker of my 2 grandchildren, as of 9/2022 they're 3 and 4 years old. I was living a pretty sedentary life. I had been pretty fit and active when my kids were little, and did everything with them; Swimming, biking, climbing trees, hiking, etc. I got a desk job and did Uber after I became an empty nester, and single too, so I got out of shape pretty quick. I have been hoping to find just what you're doing for quite a while now. I'm so greatful you have done these videos. You're awesome, both for the videos, and for being patient, and understanding with your mom. So very awesome! 😁
I‘m literally a 28-year old guy, starting to run again after a long pause, and I use this workout to help with my painful IT-band. Love your positive, humorous character!
"keep feeling for the hamstrings and glutes to pull that leg up". This is such valuable instruction. Thank you. So many times we are expected to copy the instructor on a follow-up routine without knowing what area is targeted and what the resulting physical sensation should be. Great detailed instructions and so valuable. Thanks. I just avoided knee surgery in part because of your channel. YAY!
Hey Matt. Came across your channel a few weeks ago. My mom is 77 yrs old & can't manage to get out of the bath by herself. You are an absolute Saint. The Universe knew I needed help with my mom but I didn't know where on earth to start. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. May you be blessed with all the abundance your hart & soul desires...
I watched many of your videos for some time now and this one is definitely my favorite. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making it. Please please please continue to address the issues of older folks doing these exercises.
This came to me at a perfect time. I'm 63, still working physically as a landscaper/gardener but have noticed changes in my balance etc. I will do these regularly.
Forgot to say am 72, was a hardworking, OR NURSE, pushing, lifting patients and heavy instrument pans on cement floors for 42 years! Loved every minute of it, but paying for it today. Keep up your great videos!
Love your videos. Been watching your videos for several days. Practicing your exercises. Oh my gosh, do I have a lot of strengthening work to do. You make all these look so effortless. But you are in excellent shape. I am determined to get better at doing these over time.
i've been working out to this video for some time now and my hips and joints around my legs feel so much better. i always love when i hear you say you created the workout for your mom. in a recent video, you said something like "when my mom was alive"...i am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. my mom died this past year, and i hope your memories of your mom keep you feeling her love--as mine do. take good care, and thank you once again for these transformative videos. 💕
Also for awareness of engaging ab muscles. Your "Zombies trying to pull out your guts, " metaphor has helped me determine what I should be feeling better than any other advice. Brilliant and entertaining.
My husband really needs to get his DNA in gear and exercise with me! 😂 😜 Love your videos! With a hip injury, this will be perfect for me when my Doctor gives me the go ahead, after 2 PRP from a severe tear hip labrum. Thanks so much!
DUDE YES. After years of long commutes and a desk job, my hips are so tight it feels like I can hardly walk sometimes, and I'm only 30 years old. I've had this video queued up on my laptop but have been doing routines from other channels instead. NO MORE! This video was literally everything I've been looking for. Such a great classic down to basics sequence that was totally manageable while leaving me motivated to improve. Thank you so much! I will be continuing this video every day and doing more of your routines! So happy I found this.
This was the best routine I've come across for my weak hips, glutes and thighs, and that's after 3 months of PT. I would love it if you would make another follow-along video that built on these exercises just a tiny bit. Your down-to-earth encouraging personality makes you a natural at these types of videos. Thank you so much for all the information!
I love your videos. I'm in my 20s but stuggles with chronic illness and then global pandemic can make you really sedentary. All of the "beginners yoga for core strength" were too hard for me and I was kind of beating myself up and thinking it was my fault that no one had ever taught me how to exercise. Thanks for meeting me where I'm at! These videos have really helped me build awareness about how to move better and get stronger.
I was doing so well with my plank until the "cat video statement" was made and I fell to the floor laughing! My 86 year old mother in law and I are doing this together. Thanks for thinking of our older generation who want to stay active here. Bless you.
I’m dealing with a hip and shoulder injury. This is a great workout for people rebuilding after injury. My favorite part is that you did this for your mom ❤️. One of the best gifts one can give - the gift of strength and flexibility. You’re a wonderful son!
Thank you SO much for this incredible video! It is exactly what I needed. I've been struggling with hip/back/glute imbalance and pain for years since I spent the last decade dedicated to everyone and everything except physical strength. LOTS of driving and time at a desk. More intense work outs on Beachbody were not feeling good, but this is perfect for rebuilding essential muscles. THANK YOU!! 😊
I had TOS surgery. After surgery I found my own PT who was trained in PRI. I found my TOS was a distant manifestation of my jacked up hips. I’m slowly working on fixing all my imbalances. I found your channel and this video in particular is helping in addition to my PT. I’m 43 and have had four kids. To say I’m “out of alignment” is a serious understatement . Your philosophies are a fantastic supplemental to my PRI therapy.
Thanks! Matt, I am so HAPPY I found your channel. Im turning 60 and realize my flexibility is not very good. I look forward to doing your videos without excuses towards better movement health. Much love to you!! Amiko 😊👍💕
Just happened upon your video today...55 yo post meno and 2 years into autistic/ADHD burnout. My body has become so weak and carrying so much extra weight. Fed up of waking up every morning not being able to stand straight bc of back pain! I know my lazy bod can do this workout since it's floor based. Your mum's a lucky lady ❤
Matt, could you please do some videos on how to strengthen our feet? I just watched another UH video and you talked about the importance of bare feet and having strong feet and not feeling like I need big burly boots on all the time. Thanks so much for what you do. It's not just the exercises, it's the mindset that no matter what age we can be strong and flexible.
Deeply appreciate your follow along guidance video, please keep giving us such videos, it’s hard if it’s not follow along guidance to keep pausing the video, thanks again dear awesome man🙏🏻
I see many people benefitting from your exercise videos provided they have the knowledge to understand these are all great, easy core exercises. This guy knows his stuff folks! save the video and do the simple, easy exercises.
Just found this. :) As a "pre-senior" (I'm 51) with pretty bad fibromyalgia, finding exercises that don't absolutely KILL my, well, everything, has been virtually impossible. I've just accepted that exercise = tear-inducing pain. But, my goal is to get slimmer and stronger in hopes it mitigates my severe fibro down to just 'regular fibro'. .. Anyway, these are painful...but not as bad as running, lifting weights, jump rope, etc...which just KILL my hands and feet. I can't do them. :( But this? This is something I can do! :) .. THANK YOU!!! The pain is worth it (and tolerable...with a pair of T3's in my belly...but hey, whatever works, right! :) ).
@@Uprighthealth Thanks for the support! :) I'm just getting over a separate medical issue that popped up out of no where (all good now though...well..mostly...another week, tops). .. Looking forward to getting back on a GOOD eating diet and doing some of your exercises to really slim this ponderous bulk that is my mortal vessel (re: my fat ass... ;) ).
Thank you for the follow along, I am one of those people who find them immensely helpful. While I do enjoy the more focused, in-depth video types to gain knowledge, it’s the follow-alongs that actually get me moving and working out. I realize I can conjure up a routine on my own, but but I rarely get inspired to do so, and often get distracted when I when I do. I like the follow alongs bc it’s easier for me to get in the groove. Maybe bc I was in gymnastics as a little kid, and so much of that was the class “following along” whatever the coach was doing. Also, I don’t know why, but I like hearing about your mom!
I love this great way to not over do in the beginning which is what I was doing. I will stop and start this program first before going back to the hard stuff, thanks Matt.
Second time through this workout. Love it! Amazing results. Woke up this morning with no hip/back pain for the first time in over a year. 🙏🏻 thank you!
I usually never comment on TH-cam but I have to make an exception. I'm really thankful for this video, although you already saved me with fai fix and I have bought some of your programs. This video like the videos of your colleague from strength side really help. I have read many books including all from katy bowman and listened to all her podcasts episodes while I was walking. But the exercises to follow along are better than that, because the hints not only show you how to do the exercise but also to free your mind and focus in the feeling you teach. It is somehow like meditating and your mind does not go to other places. Thx Pd: the arrows are also really helpful. I think I have been cheeting my whole life in the planks, doing the motion from knees and elbows was really exhausting in the abs even in that easy version.
You're my fave Matt! I'm nowhere near 76 years old, but I adjusted your exercises (and/or length of time) to fit my level, and I FELT my muscles firing (thanks to your specific adjustment tips), and it felt SO GOOD! Thank you so much :-)
I went to a physical therapist three times a week for 6 months with not much relief from right hip pain. Then I went to a chiropractor for another six months and had some relief. I then found your follow along exercises and my hip showed improvement after a few short weeks. I mentioned to both chiropractor and PT what muscles were bothering me and they both looked at me like they were confused. Do people still use the term quacks? 🤨 But, you are awesome and I only wish I lived closer to your facility. Bless you ❤️
This is where I'm starting. Thank you so much. Starting at 30% first week. Just turned 70. Just getting over bruised tailbone the past couple of months. I've been walking 3 miles every other day, but too much too soon. Need strengthening first. Patience isn't my strong suit. I have a desk job. When you get older, it doesn't take long to get out of shape. I'm finding I've lost core and upper body strength when I need to hold good posture when walking.
These exercises are perfect for me being around the same age as your Mom. I am fairly strong in arms but waist down have to rebuild as 12 years of back pain and 5 years avoiding back surgery! Thank God I didnt go that route! These are good and my hips are already feeling a little less painful. Thank you so much! Again clear and concise!
Thank you! I know the title says for seniors and beginners....but this also helps for right after I wake up in the morning as a pre-workout. I swim and this really helps get the lower body aligned so I can swim straighter. Thank you again.
I just found you today! I did some of these exercises as well as the asian squat first. (btw my husband is black, and he always used to sit in the asian squat, I did not understand how that could possibly be comfortable, but he really was at rest doing it, so I tried to do it today, it's really hard). I have been suffering from hip pain, sciatica pain for 13 months! In March of 2022, it became almost debilitating. I kept praying and trying to work it out. I also went to a chiropractor 2-3 times per week for 3 or 4 weeks. It stopped hurting around Mar 21, for 3 weeks. Then I got a job and I couldn't go to the chiropractor. It was fine for 3 weeks like I said then it started coming back. 3 weeks ago, it started hurting so bad, I didn't know what to do. But I am determined to get past this. These few exercises have my right hip feeling better already. The muscles are tired, but they feel good. Thank you so much. (I'd found a few exercises the other day that helped, but these are a great addition). We'll see if I'm sore and hurting tomorrow! lol I am encouraged. I am 52 yrs old and I've never had an injury before. I can't be unable to walk, so I'm trying everything I can. I've been saying for the past 2 years, this is the weakest I've ever been in my life. Any young people out there, never stop working your muscles out. Don't mess up your joints by doing a lot of running or things that are jarring to your joints, but use your muscles. Thankfully, I used to work out, so I'm counting on muscle memory to make this process go faster.
Love your videos, which I started watching when I had sciatica in 2013. I'm 69 now and I admit I rested too much and am trying to come back to fitness I had in my 50s and early 60s with weight machines. Hearing about your Mom's steady progress is the pep talk I needed to hear. My Mom was born in 1910 died in 2006, vigorous but advising rest and more rest for me. I've finally learned that rest after soreness or stiffness does NOT work the same as bones thin an arthritis threatens. Took me a while to slow down but perservere. Instead I rested too much.
Hey Matt...you are a very kind and generous young man....Thank you very much for helping your mom and some of us older folks with your understanding and kind support...Sending love and respect your way....i hope your mom is in good hands medically,she certainly is with you as her son...A warm and again hearty thank you man...
Omg! Thanks Mat !!! I so didn’t realise how imbalanced and weak my left side is until doing this - I’m 55 and wouldn’t even keep up with your mum!!!! so this gentle routine really felt like it was starting me back on track - after having an arthroscopy 4 years ago which DID NOTHING to help my hip pain I deteriorated further as disillusioned by pain and therefore lack of motivation even tho I’ve been an avid follower of yours after my op - I’m back in the fight tho as NHS is now looking at replacing my hip - Moreeeee follow alongs pleaseee - as means I don’t opt out … Thanks sooooo much for all your videos you really do change peoples lives!!! Xxx ps I didn’t bother to be funny as I got straight in there to buy the book which sounds spot on !!!
I used to do jazzercise seven or eight times a week and I loved it I just loved the camaraderie I loved it all and then a FedEx truck ran into me backed into me and destroyed my car and gave me a concussion and it's been an uphill climb ever since but I love your videos thank you so much you really do a good job at explaining and it really works what you tell us to do
Hi, thanks so much for this video. Though it is for very beginner, it is challenging enough….😅 But, the improvement your mom mades really encouraged me.. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Have so many peices of paper with hip ex from physio. This was way better and I can feel the muscle's around my hips have been activated
Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! I have suffered with so many limitations from injuries over the years and I'm now starting to see some relief and strength once again in areas of my body that I thought I would never regain. Planks are extremely hard for me as I have a very week low back and then each shoulder is very week too (both shoulders rotator cuffs were shattered). I am enjoying doing a blank (very weak positioning but I'm doing them).... I cried after I was able to position myself in the "early stage position" (knees bent)... I always thought that was "cheating" when attempting to do position myself to do a plank. I so greatly appreciate the modified positioning w/instructions and [the permission] to modify until we gain endurance, stamina, and strength at our own unique stages of the workouts you provide. Keep up the excellent work to instruct the world on how to stay mobile and encourage our bodies to reignite the muscle groups that end up either stalling out or merely quit firing and working as they should as we age or after injury (at any age). I'm exercising more consistent, diligently and routinely each day. I haven't been a very active person since my younger years and even then I wasn't very athletic. The videos encourage me to do the work because of the modifications and the level of understanding you yourself has to be able to instruct and teach slowly to encourage rebuilding strength. Oh I should relay -- I had a physical therapist on mice give me "Permission" through her instruction, to do some beginner exercise positions while lying on my bed -- just until I gain the strength (for certain positions that require lying down or kneeling). I transition to a mat on the or ground once I feel by muscles and body are ready. I just have never tried doing even a beginner position for a plank while on my bed -- but it worked and because it worked I know once I develop much better muscle strength I will be transitioning to a mat on the floor to obtain the full effects of the stretch.
Thanks so much for this! I’m a young guy, ,18, but I’ve had hip issues for a long time now. For the first time in years I really felt some of the tension fading away and some strength building.
I have no words how should thank you because it's beyond thanks. Only I can do is to bless you with ever ending best health and prosperous life. Same time I feel ashamed that couldn't pay money. I was active from my age of six. Would do fast running and yoga. right now i'm of 64. And have many spinal problems because of my enthusiasm and not maintaining the accurate posture and muscle.
@@Uprighthealth you say did I like it But it's not only like but transcend to it but I have not stop doing exercises and stretches with your valuable guidance I may be soon doing perfectly .
Get healthy hips with the Healthy Hips 1 program: www.uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips 💪
And if you've been told you have FAI, check out the FAI Fix at www.thefaifix.com
This is a serious workout for an absolute beginner. But, in a way I am glad that you gave something to shoot for.
Questions: Can / should we do the whole routine daily? Can we split the routines? Of course.
Starting today, in shaa Allaah (God willing). May update you.
I am 56 by the way, and in very bad shape. Just about a month ago I bought a Dutch Bicycle. I thought my heard condition (undiagnosed / guess) was so bad that I would never be able to ride a bicycle for long distances ... boy was I wrong. Cycling has woken up my brain and mind, besides making me feel good. I am ready to take the next step ... try to get the belly down from 41 inches and strengthen my core, so that (maybe in 2 months?) I can work on improving my muscle health further.
I also have a stretched ligament in my right knee, where I have had two cartilage removal surgeries ... 1 open knee in 1987 and 1 lazer in 1998. So, my knee is stretched and my bone is a bit out of the place, especially nowadays. I never did the quad and hamstring exercises that the surgeon suggested, to compensate the stretched ligament. We will see hos this core routine goes.
I just may update you.
From Karachi, Pakistan.
I am the mother you didnt know you had. Please make more videos to build on this one for all your mothers. Good son.
Yes, he is a Good son, isn't he. Great as a grandson too..i am the grandmother he didn't know he had...we are Very Lucky
So happy I found you
Thank you so much for
addressing old folks.
haha, amy, i'm with ya there. good son.
Great comment!
More Please I need to follow along to start.
Never thought one day Matt is gonna become that one of a kind "fitness guru" who beats up all those fancy folks showing "routines for beginners" that have nothing to do with real people and their limitations! I'm not at the beginners level althought I've got my issues and it gets me upset when I can't execute those "beginners routines". I keep admiring your humanly approach, indepth knowledge and great guidance you provide us with! Thanks a ton!
Thanks for your VERY kind words :-)
I agree he iseems to me such a nice , cool and very kind guy 👍
I’m really impressed with this video! I’m 40, I’m very active; I run, cycle, I have a physical job. I have suffered for years with glute pain and a weak hamstring that I ruptured playing rugby. All these weak muscles have started pulling on the muscles and tendons surrounding my hip and back.
When I did this workout, I could feel the muscles I needed to work on turning on, in the right way for the first time.
I recommend this video not only to those who are elderly or recovering from long-term illness, but to anyone who suspects they aren’t training the musculature surrounding their hips right.
Thank you for this.
26 years of age here and you don’t understand how helpful this is…I’ve had depression and anxiety for so long and it’s caused me to stay home and sleep a lot. It got to a point where my body was so weak when I attempted to get active again and skateboard I fell and couldn’t walk without a crutch for a month because of a hip contusion. I realized because I hadn’t worked out or stretched my body was prone to getting injured easier. Now I deal with sciatica and heel pains. I’m currently on a journey of healing and becoming mentally and physically stronger. This is a great workout and after 4 days of doing this along with a stretching routine I feel better then the day before. Thank you!! Seriously!!
GO GET IT!!! I'm in my 40s and stronger and more happy with my body than I was in my twenties. It can and will be your story too.
Yay u! Hope u are UP and sailing freely!
I workout every day, and I loved this. Sometimes it’s really great and humbling to go back to basics. I’m 61 and all I want is when I’m in my 90s I’m still moving freely and pain free. Thanks for this. Good luck to your mom with continued improvements.
This is such a lovely empowering video for those of us who feel embarrassed from the fact even basic exercises are too difficult. This really builds up confidence and fitness for everyone. Thank you
I love your exercises I’m 79. I like your directions. We need more for senior centers whey they sit all day being entertained
I deserve the book because it took me 3.5 years to watch this video which I badly needed a decade ago.
Btw- you have the best videos on TH-cam for fitness that actually make sense.
Thanks
I'm almost 70 years old with mild to moderate arthritis in my hips. I started experiencing constant pain in my hips about 3 months ago. I've seen 3 orthopedists, 2 of which recommended hip replacement surgery. The third sent me to a spine surgeon for flat back syndrome. I'm going to try your programs before I do anything else because I DO NOT want to get surgery! I'm glad to hear you addressing the issues that older people face. Fingers crossed this works!
Wondering how you are feeling ... I'm 72 and hip pain mainly I think after falling on my behind many times over the years ... I'm very active ...so this has been a shocker...can't do sitting position yoga ...So I decided to take my sports medicine Drs advice ... A2M injections....$3000....it only been 9 days not much difference....he said 2 weeks .....I let him know that at 9 days no difference the nurse said 2 to 4 weeks .....it stops loss of cartilage and helps stop ? osteoarthritis on my hips ....this came on out of the blue one year ago .... please let me know if you had operations or these exercises ...thanks
@@judyfasola3737 After consulting 5 orthopedists, and progressively worse pain, I finally had hip replacement surgery in both hips, 7 weeks apart. It's been 5 months since the last surgery, and I am on the road to recovery. The chronic pain is gone, I'm gaining strength each day. Yesterday, I went for a hike and am back in the garden again. I'm very happy with my decision. I hope you find the relief you need and wish you all the best.
Did you try these exercises first ... before surgery's... thanks for your reply...
@@judyfasola3737 Oh yes, I tried so many exercises. I also tried injections which only made the pain worse. I did my best to avoid surgery, but, in my case, the disease process was unstoppable. I'm really glad I had the surgery, but everyone has to make their own decisions. Good luck.
Thank you for this. I just became the primary caretaker of my 2 grandchildren, as of 9/2022 they're 3 and 4 years old. I was living a pretty sedentary life. I had been pretty fit and active when my kids were little, and did everything with them; Swimming, biking, climbing trees, hiking, etc. I got a desk job and did Uber after I became an empty nester, and single too, so I got out of shape pretty quick. I have been hoping to find just what you're doing for quite a while now. I'm so greatful you have done these videos. You're awesome, both for the videos, and for being patient, and understanding with your mom. So very awesome! 😁
I‘m literally a 28-year old guy, starting to run again after a long pause, and I use this workout to help with my painful IT-band. Love your positive, humorous character!
"keep feeling for the hamstrings and glutes to pull that leg up". This is such valuable instruction. Thank you. So many times we are expected to copy the instructor on a follow-up routine without knowing what area is targeted and what the resulting physical sensation should be. Great detailed instructions and so valuable. Thanks. I just avoided knee surgery in part because of your channel. YAY!
Hey Matt. Came across your channel a few weeks ago. My mom is 77 yrs old & can't manage to get out of the bath by herself. You are an absolute Saint. The Universe knew I needed help with my mom but I didn't know where on earth to start. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. May you be blessed with all the abundance your hart & soul desires...
I watched many of your videos for some time now and this one is definitely my favorite. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making it.
Please please please continue to address the issues of older folks doing these exercises.
Please also indicate how often a person can do these exercises if no pain etc., daily? Every other day? Thanks.
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thank you for the tip to pull your feet and elbows towards each other in the plank. that helped so much!!
This came to me at a perfect time. I'm 63, still working physically as a landscaper/gardener but have noticed changes in my balance etc. I will do these regularly.
Awesome! Keep at it and you'll be surprised how far you go :)
Forgot to say am 72, was a hardworking, OR NURSE, pushing, lifting patients and heavy instrument pans on cement floors for 42 years! Loved every minute of it, but paying for it today. Keep up your great videos!
Love your videos. Been watching your videos for several days. Practicing your exercises. Oh my gosh, do I have a lot of strengthening work to do. You make all these look so effortless. But you are in excellent shape. I am determined to get better at doing these over time.
i've been working out to this video for some time now and my hips and joints around my legs feel so much better. i always love when i hear you say you created the workout for your mom. in a recent video, you said something like "when my mom was alive"...i am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. my mom died this past year, and i hope your memories of your mom keep you feeling her love--as mine do. take good care, and thank you once again for these transformative videos. 💕
I am 69 years old. My entire body has had limited flexibility my entire life, I love your videos. Thanks.
Also for awareness of engaging ab muscles. Your "Zombies trying to pull out your guts, " metaphor has helped me determine what I should be feeling better than any other advice. Brilliant and entertaining.
That's a classic Vincent. :-)
My husband really needs to get his DNA in gear and exercise with me!
😂 😜
Love your videos! With a hip injury, this will be perfect for me when my Doctor gives me the go ahead, after 2 PRP from a severe tear hip labrum.
Thanks so much!
Brilliant with a space around! 💫🤗💖
Thank you so much for this great video! What a lucky mom to have such a loving and caring son!
DUDE YES. After years of long commutes and a desk job, my hips are so tight it feels like I can hardly walk sometimes, and I'm only 30 years old. I've had this video queued up on my laptop but have been doing routines from other channels instead. NO MORE! This video was literally everything I've been looking for. Such a great classic down to basics sequence that was totally manageable while leaving me motivated to improve. Thank you so much! I will be continuing this video every day and doing more of your routines! So happy I found this.
This was the best routine I've come across for my weak hips, glutes and thighs, and that's after 3 months of PT. I would love it if you would make another follow-along video that built on these exercises just a tiny bit. Your down-to-earth encouraging personality makes you a natural at these types of videos. Thank you so much for all the information!
Thank you so much, 58 and completely untrained. Perfect for me and makes me feel so secure. Please do some more 🙏
I’m still hanging with you. Your videos are the best.
I love your videos. I'm in my 20s but stuggles with chronic illness and then global pandemic can make you really sedentary. All of the "beginners yoga for core strength" were too hard for me and I was kind of beating myself up and thinking it was my fault that no one had ever taught me how to exercise. Thanks for meeting me where I'm at! These videos have really helped me build awareness about how to move better and get stronger.
Happy to meet you where you're at! 🥳
This is so true at any age, when yoga feels too hard here you are rehabbing us to move again without shame :)
I was doing so well with my plank until the "cat video statement" was made and I fell to the floor laughing! My 86 year old mother in law and I are doing this together. Thanks for thinking of our older generation who want to stay active here. Bless you.
Bless u for letting your mum do the excise ...U are a good soul...Thank u
I’m dealing with a hip and shoulder injury. This is a great workout for people rebuilding after injury. My favorite part is that you did this for your mom ❤️. One of the best gifts one can give - the gift of strength and flexibility. You’re a wonderful son!
Thank you SO much for this incredible video! It is exactly what I needed. I've been struggling with hip/back/glute imbalance and pain for years since I spent the last decade dedicated to everyone and everything except physical strength. LOTS of driving and time at a desk. More intense work outs on Beachbody were not feeling good, but this is perfect for rebuilding essential muscles. THANK YOU!! 😊
61 years young with various oldie parts that grumble and fuss, but the DNA is ready to go for the gold ... totally willing and ready to rock it!
I had TOS surgery. After surgery I found my own PT who was trained in PRI. I found my TOS was a distant manifestation of my jacked up hips. I’m slowly working on fixing all my imbalances. I found your channel and this video in particular is helping in addition to my PT. I’m 43 and have had four kids. To say I’m “out of alignment” is a serious understatement . Your philosophies are a fantastic supplemental to my PRI therapy.
Thanks! Matt, I am so HAPPY I found your channel. Im turning 60 and realize my flexibility is not very good. I look forward to doing your videos without excuses towards better movement health. Much love to you!! Amiko 😊👍💕
You got this! Good luck and thanks so much for your support, Amiko!
The best tip of this,workout was during plank to ‘pull’ knees/feet to elbows. What a difference! Thank you!
Just happened upon your video today...55 yo post meno and 2 years into autistic/ADHD burnout. My body has become so weak and carrying so much extra weight. Fed up of waking up every morning not being able to stand straight bc of back pain! I know my lazy bod can do this workout since it's floor based. Your mum's a lucky lady ❤
Matt, could you please do some videos on how to strengthen our feet? I just watched another UH video and you talked about the importance of bare feet and having strong feet and not feeling like I need big burly boots on all the time.
Thanks so much for what you do. It's not just the exercises, it's the mindset that no matter what age we can be strong and flexible.
Deeply appreciate your follow along guidance video, please keep giving us such videos, it’s hard if it’s not follow along guidance to keep pausing the video, thanks again dear awesome man🙏🏻
Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate your support!
Thank you so much for being so understanding of us lazy butts and thanks for pushing us to get stronger even if it's hard to see💞👌
I see many people benefitting from your exercise videos provided they have the knowledge to understand these are all great, easy core exercises. This guy knows his stuff folks! save the video and do the simple, easy exercises.
Just found this. :) As a "pre-senior" (I'm 51) with pretty bad fibromyalgia, finding exercises that don't absolutely KILL my, well, everything, has been virtually impossible. I've just accepted that exercise = tear-inducing pain. But, my goal is to get slimmer and stronger in hopes it mitigates my severe fibro down to just 'regular fibro'.
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Anyway, these are painful...but not as bad as running, lifting weights, jump rope, etc...which just KILL my hands and feet. I can't do them. :( But this? This is something I can do! :)
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THANK YOU!!! The pain is worth it (and tolerable...with a pair of T3's in my belly...but hey, whatever works, right! :) ).
When you're going through Hell, keep going. 🙂
I've been literally in the same place as you (but at a younger age). Take your time...it'll be worth it.
@@Uprighthealth Thanks for the support! :) I'm just getting over a separate medical issue that popped up out of no where (all good now though...well..mostly...another week, tops).
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Looking forward to getting back on a GOOD eating diet and doing some of your exercises to really slim this ponderous bulk that is my mortal vessel (re: my fat ass... ;) ).
Follow alongs of about 20 minutes is brilliant!
Yes please more follow along routines!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!! 😅
Perfect for a very unfit stiff hipped 55 yo THANKS !!!
Great workouts. Your Mom doing this is an inspiration for other elderly women and men.
Your follow along routines are magnificent. Do more please, I like a lot. Thank you 😊
Thanks!
Thank you! 😃
Everytime I watch this I am filled with love and gratitude for you. Thank you!
Thank you for the follow along, I am one of those people who find them immensely helpful. While I do enjoy the more focused, in-depth video types to gain knowledge, it’s the follow-alongs that actually get me moving and working out. I realize I can conjure up a routine on my own, but but I rarely get inspired to do so, and often get distracted when I when I do.
I like the follow alongs bc it’s easier for me to get in the groove.
Maybe bc I was in gymnastics as a little kid, and so much of that was the class “following along” whatever the coach was doing.
Also, I don’t know why, but I like hearing about your mom!
You are sharing various source of wisdom to others, great love for others mean to humanity. M.Subrah
Thanks
Thanks for your support!
I love this great way to not over do in the beginning which is what I was doing. I will stop and start this program first before going back to the hard stuff, thanks Matt.
Thanks for this wonderful core workout.
I really like you and your videos! I am very active and will soon be 77 years old and you've helped me a lot.
i'm a hunch back of norte dame, I really need a copy for me back
This is awesome. Please do more of these.
Second time through this workout. Love it! Amazing results. Woke up this morning with no hip/back pain for the first time in over a year. 🙏🏻 thank you!
Thank you Matt! I'm your Mom's age and I really appreciate a work out that I can survive till the end. :)
I usually never comment on TH-cam but I have to make an exception. I'm really thankful for this video, although you already saved me with fai fix and I have bought some of your programs. This video like the videos of your colleague from strength side really help.
I have read many books including all from katy bowman and listened to all her podcasts episodes while I was walking.
But the exercises to follow along are better than that, because the hints not only show you how to do the exercise but also to free your mind and focus in the feeling you teach.
It is somehow like meditating and your mind does not go to other places.
Thx
Pd: the arrows are also really helpful. I think I have been cheeting my whole life in the planks, doing the motion from knees and elbows was really exhausting in the abs even in that easy version.
Thanks for this comment and sharing your experience!
This video is filled with full of love! Thank you for doing this!
You hit the nail on the head in the first minute. 28 years old and haven't run ten feet in too damn long. insta subbed
Thank you so much for making this video. I've been doing it for the last 3 weeks and the pain in my hip is absent. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
@@Uprighthealth I shared it with my walking partners and now they are doing it and appreciate your caring presentation. Wonderful!
You're my fave Matt! I'm nowhere near 76 years old, but I adjusted your exercises (and/or length of time) to fit my level, and I FELT my muscles firing (thanks to your specific adjustment tips), and it felt SO GOOD! Thank you so much :-)
You're very welcome! 🙂
I am a 41yo with horrible firing patterns/compensation after years of insane training. I also appreciate this.
What a great video!! Thank you Matt
I loved this ! Thankyou !
Really great exercices. Relieved my hip and lower back pain.
Thank you for the follow along instructions.. it motivates me to do the exercises every morning.
I went to a physical therapist three times a week for 6 months with not much relief from right hip pain. Then I went to a chiropractor for another six months and had some relief. I then found your follow along exercises and my hip showed improvement after a few short weeks. I mentioned to both chiropractor and PT what muscles were bothering me and they both looked at me like they were confused. Do people still use the term quacks? 🤨
But, you are awesome and I only wish I lived closer to your facility. Bless you ❤️
This is where I'm starting. Thank you so much. Starting at 30% first week. Just turned 70. Just getting over bruised tailbone the past couple of months. I've been walking 3 miles every other day, but too much too soon. Need strengthening first. Patience isn't my strong suit. I have a desk job. When you get older, it doesn't take long to get out of shape. I'm finding I've lost core and upper body strength when I need to hold good posture when walking.
I’m 29 I’ve just did this workout Vid.. I enjoyed it so much. Thank you
Omg thank u so much I have felt so left out as a 5’9 260 pound women because no one is really doing things for us so thank u and it’s fun
These exercises are perfect for me being around the same age as your Mom. I am fairly strong in arms but waist down have to rebuild as 12 years of back pain and 5 years avoiding back surgery! Thank God I didnt go that route! These are good and my hips are already feeling a little less painful. Thank you so much! Again clear and concise!
Really helpful for people with weak hip and lower back like me. Thanks a ton, Matt!
The Follow along thing is super helpful. You're a good dude.
Thank you! I know the title says for seniors and beginners....but this also helps for right after I wake up in the morning as a pre-workout. I swim and this really helps get the lower body aligned so I can swim straighter. Thank you again.
I just found you today! I did some of these exercises as well as the asian squat first. (btw my husband is black, and he always used to sit in the asian squat, I did not understand how that could possibly be comfortable, but he really was at rest doing it, so I tried to do it today, it's really hard). I have been suffering from hip pain, sciatica pain for 13 months! In March of 2022, it became almost debilitating. I kept praying and trying to work it out. I also went to a chiropractor 2-3 times per week for 3 or 4 weeks. It stopped hurting around Mar 21, for 3 weeks. Then I got a job and I couldn't go to the chiropractor. It was fine for 3 weeks like I said then it started coming back. 3 weeks ago, it started hurting so bad, I didn't know what to do. But I am determined to get past this. These few exercises have my right hip feeling better already. The muscles are tired, but they feel good. Thank you so much. (I'd found a few exercises the other day that helped, but these are a great addition). We'll see if I'm sore and hurting tomorrow! lol I am encouraged. I am 52 yrs old and I've never had an injury before. I can't be unable to walk, so I'm trying everything I can. I've been saying for the past 2 years, this is the weakest I've ever been in my life. Any young people out there, never stop working your muscles out. Don't mess up your joints by doing a lot of running or things that are jarring to your joints, but use your muscles. Thankfully, I used to work out, so I'm counting on muscle memory to make this process go faster.
Love ur added humor Matt!
Love your videos, which I started watching when I had sciatica in 2013. I'm 69 now and I admit I rested too much and am trying to come back to fitness I had in my 50s and early 60s with weight machines. Hearing about your Mom's steady progress is the pep talk I needed to hear. My Mom was born in 1910 died in 2006, vigorous but advising rest and more rest for me. I've finally learned that rest after soreness or stiffness does NOT work the same as bones thin an arthritis threatens. Took me a while to slow down but perservere. Instead I rested too much.
Hey Matt...you are a very kind and generous young man....Thank you very much for helping your mom and some of us older folks with your understanding and kind support...Sending love and respect your way....i hope your mom is in good hands medically,she certainly is with you as her son...A warm and again hearty thank you man...
Thanks so much for all this free helpful content. It’s given me so much hope in my road to rehab. ❤
Omg! Thanks Mat !!! I so didn’t realise how imbalanced and weak my left side is until doing this - I’m 55 and wouldn’t even keep up with your mum!!!! so this gentle routine really felt like it was starting me back on track - after having an arthroscopy 4 years ago which DID NOTHING to help my hip pain I deteriorated further as disillusioned by pain and therefore lack of motivation even tho I’ve been an avid follower of yours after my op - I’m back in the fight tho as NHS is now looking at replacing my hip - Moreeeee follow alongs pleaseee - as means I don’t opt out … Thanks sooooo much for all your videos you really do change peoples lives!!! Xxx ps I didn’t bother to be funny as I got straight in there to buy the book which sounds spot on !!!
I used to do jazzercise seven or eight times a week and I loved it I just loved the camaraderie I loved it all and then a FedEx truck ran into me backed into me and destroyed my car and gave me a concussion and it's been an uphill climb ever since but I love your videos thank you so much you really do a good job at explaining and it really works what you tell us to do
Hi, thanks so much for this video. Though it is for very beginner, it is challenging enough….😅
But, the improvement your mom mades really encouraged me..
Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Have so many peices of paper with hip ex from physio. This was way better and I can feel the muscle's around my hips have been activated
Thank you! I've added this to my daily Yoga routine and am amazed!
Thank you so much! I'm recovering from a foot fracture and really needed this.
I would love a follow along video. Thank you
Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! I have suffered with so many limitations from injuries over the years and I'm now starting to see some relief and strength once again in areas of my body that I thought I would never regain. Planks are extremely hard for me as I have a very week low back and then each shoulder is very week too (both shoulders rotator cuffs were shattered). I am enjoying doing a blank (very weak positioning but I'm doing them).... I cried after I was able to position myself in the "early stage position" (knees bent)... I always thought that was "cheating" when attempting to do position myself to do a plank. I so greatly appreciate the modified positioning w/instructions and [the permission] to modify until we gain endurance, stamina, and strength at our own unique stages of the workouts you provide. Keep up the excellent work to instruct the world on how to stay mobile and encourage our bodies to reignite the muscle groups that end up either stalling out or merely quit firing and working as they should as we age or after injury (at any age). I'm exercising more consistent, diligently and routinely each day. I haven't been a very active person since my younger years and even then I wasn't very athletic. The videos encourage me to do the work because of the modifications and the level of understanding you yourself has to be able to instruct and teach slowly to encourage rebuilding strength. Oh I should relay -- I had a physical therapist on mice give me "Permission" through her instruction, to do some beginner exercise positions while lying on my bed -- just until I gain the strength (for certain positions that require lying down or kneeling). I transition to a mat on the or ground once I feel by muscles and body are ready. I just have never tried doing even a beginner position for a plank while on my bed -- but it worked and because it worked I know once I develop much better muscle strength I will be transitioning to a mat on the floor to obtain the full effects of the stretch.
Thank you so much for this I needed it and started to do the core was difficult.
Thanks so much for this! I’m a young guy, ,18, but I’ve had hip issues for a long time now. For the first time in years I really felt some of the tension fading away and some strength building.
You are amazing. Thank you
I have no words how should thank you because it's beyond thanks. Only I can do is to bless you with ever ending best health and prosperous life. Same time I feel ashamed that couldn't pay money. I was active from my age of six. Would do fast running and yoga. right now i'm of 64. And have many spinal problems because of my enthusiasm and not maintaining the accurate posture and muscle.
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@@Uprighthealth you say did I like it But it's not only like but transcend to it but I have not stop doing exercises and stretches with your valuable guidance I may be soon doing perfectly .
Awesome routine! your personality and delivery are great.
I am new to your channel but these videos help me with my knees , Thank you.
Very good video, it gives me hope to improve my hips performance and it is very nice that you help your mother.
You are sooooo inspirational ! these exercises ight stop my limp ! thank you xx