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Upper Body Strength Workout For Seniors
In just 10 minutes, our video can help you build a stronger upper body using a resistance band and weights. Whether you like to stand or sit, this routine is designed for those at an intermediate fitness level. It targets your arms, shoulders, and hands, even if you don't have weights – water bottles work as a great alternative.
Start sculpting a stronger upper body now!
Seated AND STANDING Strength Exercises For Seniors
Follow along with me (Mike - Physiotherapist) for this 10-minute predominantly upper-body exercise video, using a resistance band and weights to improve your strength. These exercises are standing and seated and are of intermediate level.
This workout will strengthen your arms, shoulders and hands, using the added resistance of the weights.
If you don’t have weights, simply fill two large waterbottles with water and use them instead.
To get moving with me, click the video below.
Remember, consistency and progression with exercise is key!
Stay moving! and I’ll see you soon!
- Mike
Daily Exercises For Healthy Shoulders
In this video, we cover these quick and simple exercises for stiff shoulders are for everyone to help with, and can also help prevent, stiff shoulders.
Daily Shoulder Exercises FOR SENIORS
Carrying on from the last video of specific exercises for frozen shoulders, these quick and simple exercises for stiff shoulders are for everyone to help with, and can also help prevent, stiff shoulders. It only goes for 5 minutes and can be done daily.
In this video, we do a neck stretch (to help loosen the neck if it is tight), and some gentle shoulder exercises.
This exercise video can be done by anyone, it’s quick and simple and if you like it you can add it to your playlist to do weekly.
For specific exercises for frozen shoulder. Click here.
In this video we cover:
Do your best and any questions ask below!
- Mike
THE 9 BEST EXERCISES FOR FROZEN SHOULDER FOR OLDER ADULTS
In this video, we cover the best exercises to help relieve pain and stiffness from Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis).
When you think of the shoulder joint, the joint you’d most probably be thinking of is the glenohumeral joint. The glenohumeral joint is the joint mainly responsible for moving the arm.
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, occurs when the shoulder capsule (the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint) becomes inflamed and therefore thicker which causes increased stiffness. “Itis” = Inflammation.
There are solutions to help with the pain and loss of range of motion with frozen shoulder, and certain exercises and stretches can be done to help with a more successful recovery.
Although these exercises are targeted for frozen shoulder, you can complete them for generalised stiffness of the shoulder also.
With these exercises, you want to stretch to the point of tension but not pain (a very small amount is ok).
Pre-Exercise Considerations
Before you jump into any new exercise routine, there's something super important to consider – chatting with your healthcare provider. Think of them as your personal coach. They'll help you figure out the best game plan and ensure you're doing exercises that are safe and effective for your specific situation.
Now, onto some tips for getting started safely with your exercises:
Warm-Up: Have you ever noticed how athletes warm up before a big game? That's because muscles perform better when they're warm. So, start with a gentle warm-up to get those shoulder muscles ready for action.
Start Slow: Think baby steps if you're just diving back into exercise. Start with simple, low-impact movements. You don't want to go from zero to hero and end up feeling sore or, worse, injured.
Listen to Your Body: Your body knows best. If something feels off or painful (and not in a 'good workout' kind of way), it's time to take a step back. Pain is your body's way of waving a red flag.
Stay Consistent: Consistency is key. It's like watering a plant – do it regularly, and you'll see it thrive. The same goes for your exercises. Regular movement can work wonders for easing that frozen shoulder.
Enjoy the Process: Last but not least, have some fun with it! Put on your favourite tunes, find a workout buddy, or exercise in your favourite part of the house. It's all about making the experience enjoyable.
There you have it – understanding Frozen Shoulder and getting ready to tackle it head-on with some safe exercises. Remember, you've got this, and your shoulders will thank you for it!
Top 9 Exercises for Frozen Shoulder in Seniors
For some more on frozen shoulder, including the exercises in written form.
In this video we cover:
Exercises For Frozen Shoulder - Adhesive Capsulitis exercises
Do your best and any questions ask below!
- Mike
Upper Body Exercises for Seniors | Arm, Shoulder and Back Exercises For Seniors | More Life Health
In this video, we work the arms, shoulders, upper back and chest, assisting you in improving your strength and range of movement.
Upper Body Exercises For Seniors
Join me (Mike - Physiotherapist) for this upper body exercise video working the arms, shoulders, upper back and chest. Improve your strength and range of movement.
In this video we cover:
Do your best and any questions ask below!
- Mike
Fitter in 5 - Shoulder Exercises For Seniors (5-Minutes)
In this video, we work the shoulders. You can go through this routine two or three times and it can also be completed standing.
HEALTHY SHOULDERS - 5 MINUTES SHOULDER EXERCISES
In this video, we work the shoulders. You can go through this routine two or three times and it can also be completed standing.
This video goes for only 5-minutes and it's great for those times you're having trouble with motivation, or you're short of time.
Remember to warm-up prior to doing exercise:
For the Warm-Up Video:
Seated Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/b2DYU7ZQgN0
Do your best and let me know how you went below!
- Mike
13 Minute Arms, Shoulders & Legs Exercises For Seniors! | Seniors' Chair Exercises
This week we did a workout, working our arms, shoulders. legs and also working on our fitness.
arm, shoulder & leg exercises for seniors - improve your fitness
Here is a workout working our arms, shoulders, legs and also working our fitness.
(To get straight into the exercise go to 0:55).
Seated Workout For Seniors (13 Mins)
Bicep Curls x 8 (0:55)
Shoulder Flexions x 8 (1:30)
Bicep Curl Into Shoulder Press x 8(2:05)
Shoulder rolls x 8 (2:50)
Seated Rows 8x 3 second holds (3:10)
Punching - 40 seconds (4:12)
Shoulder flexion/adduction x 8( 4:54)
Shoulder flexions x 8 (5:54)
Bicep Curl into shoulder press x 8 (6:20)
Shoulder Rolls x 8 (6:50)
Seated Rows 8x 3 seconds holds (7:08)
Calf raises 8 x 3 second holds (7:55)
Side stepping + with arms (8:40)
High Knee Marching (10:00)
Punching - 40 seconds (10:55)
Shoulder rolls x 8 (11:39)
Shoulder flexion/adductions x 5 (11:55)
Punching - 20 seconds (12:18)
Shoulder Rolls x 5 (12:45)
Do your best and any questions ask below.
- Mike