I was convinced for years that I just had terrible balance and I did. But it started improving as soon as I started practicing. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

I know that some of what I post isn’t doable for everyone but I want to provide exercises that pose a range of challenges. I’d also encourage folks that find this impossible to check with their PT for options and alternatives. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

I got cocky. I did a cross legged sit to stand the other day and was feeling pretty pleased with myself. Right now, it’s not happening. I’m pretty stubborn so we’ll see if I can get it back. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

I wish this type of exercise equipment was more readily available. This was in Castle Rock, CO and it was amazing. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

Why should you care about preserving power and fast twitch Type II muscle fiber? Because it can be the difference between a stumble and a face plant. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

In the past, my chin ups always stopped about half way down. It was easier but it didn’t hit the full range of motion. I’ll keep working on them to see if I can work back up to 10. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

Exercise, especially strength training will change your relationship with aging. It gives you tangible proof that you have the power to change how you feel. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

This is a regular mobilization/stretch that I do most mornings. I don’t worry about reps it’s more about doing enough of them to knock the rust off. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

Practicing your balance is one of those high payoff activities. I was surprised how quickly my balance improved with practice. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

Exercise increases our ability to tolerate discomfort. I’m not suggesting that you ignore pain because that’s how you get injured. But you quickly learn how to distinguish between the two. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

If getting up and down off the ground is still easy for you, congratulations! Don’t take that ability for granted. Practice it while it’s still easy. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

I got started exercising a few years ago with basic things like pushups, planks, wall sits and squats and some mobility drills like this. Now I’m exercising more at the gym and was doing less mobility work. Time to add it back into my routine. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

Strength and mobility aren’t the same things. I’m lifting more weight in the gym but my mobility and power have dropped off quite a bit. I’ve got some work to do. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

Exercise helps build confidence and an awareness of what we can do safely. Because of that it makes a lot of things less scary and more approachable. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #classicadults

The reason that resistance training is so critical is that we never want our day to day tasks to become our 1 rep max. Start where you are, be patient but also a little relentless. Your independence may depend on it. #agingshouldntsuck

30 seconds of exercise is so much more powerful than the strength you gain in that moment. But if you start to build those into your routine they can change your life. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Older adults are absolutely capable of lifting heavy weights. The idea that we’re fragile and need to be careful or we’ll break is a bunch of antiquated crap. Safely building capacity is a lot more helpful message. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

It’s easy to convince yourself that you’re stuck where you are and this is going to sound harsh but that’s BS. It’s not easy to get stronger but it’s a lot easier than suffering the consequences of losing your independence. Start where you are, but please get started. #startwhereyouare

Resistance training isn’t optional if you want to to age well. Walking is a wonderful first step but we need to pair it with strength building to improve our durability and resiliency. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

By the time you get to the 10th or 12th rep that leg starts feeling awful heavy. Obviously do both sides and try putting a foam pad under your knee if that makes it easier to kneel. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I used to take my mobility for granted but over the years I’ve heard from so many people mourning the loss of theirs that I realized how foolish I was being. It’s definitely a use it or lose it proposition. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I’ll frequently get assigned this as a warm up in physical therapy. By alternating sides on each rep and adding that little bit of thread the needle 10 reps of this gets my heart rate up. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

The older I’ve gotten the more I’m appreciating that strength training isn’t optional. It’s non-negotiable if I want to be able to influence how aging feels. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Mobility is easy to take for granted but devistating when it starts to fade. That’s a good enough reason to spend some time working on improving yours. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Mobility work for me has been a lot of trial and error. Figuring out weight shift and leverage finally helped me get my first one. There are plenty of ways that are easier than this but I like that this one pushes me. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I enjoy lifting weights at the gym but I also appreciate drills like this that can seriously challenge you with nothing heavier than your outstretched arms. But after a minute those arms feel Ike they weigh tons. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

You can have love/hate relationships with certain exercises. You know they’re valuable but they torment you a little. This one has gotten easier. My new favorite one to hate is leg extensions with BFR bands on. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I love this exercise for shoulder work as well as a great core workout. You can do it with a wall as a backstop if you’re worried about the ball moving and then sending you into a face plant. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I’ve had a couple of groin muscle tweaks over the years and decided to work on improving adductor strength and load tolerance. Ease in on this one. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Shoulder replacement has drastically changed what feels doable. The first few weeks are tough but it gets better in a hurry. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I know that a lot of folks aren’t going to be able to do this one but it’s a depth and a capacity that I’m interested in preserving. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I like lifting weights and whenever I start getting overly impressed with myself because I set some sort of personal best I can count on exercises like this to take me down a notch or two. Harder than it looks. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

It’s easy to take stuff for granted and it’s jarring as hell when you realize that was a mistake. Strength, mobility and balance have such an enormous influence on how we age that they’re worth spending time on. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I’ll be adding more stability ball exercises over the next few days. This one is great for your core and it really challenges your glutes and hamstrings. 30 seconds is a great start and you can do multiple sets. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

A stability ball makes you work. It can turn something simple like raising your foot into a source of accomplishment. Start with 10-15 seconds and work up to 2 minutes. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Planks are great but a stability ball takes them to another level and if you add some movement to them they can get pretty spicy. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Not everything I post is an appropriate exercise for everyone. That’s the beauty of being an adult, you get to decide what works for you. I try to indicate exercises that I think are challenging but if you ever see something that you’re uncertain if it’s suitable for you - please check with your doc

I started posting daily exercise videos several years ago after hearing from so many people mourning the loss of their mobility and how that was impacting their sense of independence. Regardless of your starting point you can improve your mobility and your strength. It takes work & belief.

RDLs or Romanian Deadlifts are a hip hinge exercise but this is a body weight version that’s a balance drill. It humbles me every time I do it. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

We need to be able to pick up heavy things without getting wrecked. Exercise gives us a chance to build capacity in a safe and controlled environment. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Spending some time and effort improving our balance as well as doing work to increase our strength and mobility allows us to influence how we age. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I know from experience that we can improve our balance with practice and the more adaptable and dynamic we can make it the better it can serve us in our everyday lives. Practice what you want to improve. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

It’s easy to get faked out and worry about stuff that you have no control over and ignore things that you can influence. Figure out the important stuff and do your best to ignore the noise. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Balance is serious business but I definitely need to work on looking less grim. It’s hard to tell that I actually enjoy this stuff! #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Exercise intimidates a lot of people but it’s a critical part of aging well. Break it down into doable chunks or exercise snacks and be patient with yourself. If you give it a chance, you’ll amaze yourself! #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Exercise is one of our best resources to influence how aging feels and how we navigate it. It’s also one of our best tools to improve our health and to protect our brains. That’s a pretty good reason to get busy. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

James Clear talks about the power of how we see ourselves. When you start seeing yourself as someone that exercises amazing things begin to happen. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

If you’re trying to figure out where to start, wall sits are hard to beat. You don’t have to go this deep and even 10 seconds is worthwhile. These, air squats and pushups were how I started exercising again. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

If we want to influence how aging feels we need to embrace the idea of pushing ourselves enough to convince our body to adapt and get stronger. If you’re just starting out that might look like a brisk walk instead of a leisurely stroll. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Isometric work can be brutally effective. Just hanging out seeing how much fun you can endure. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults