How we tackle exercise today will have an enormous impact on how aging feels. And if aging is already roughing you up it’s never too late to get started doing something about it. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

Strength and mobility don’t usually announce that they’re leaving. You’ll swear that they were there just a minute ago but they snuck out months or years ago when you were taking them for granted. Do the work. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

Balance and leg strength are so important that it makes sense to spend some time working on them. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

Things happen that we don’t have any control over but there’s so many things that we influence if we’re willing to put in the work and be deliberate. It’s important to start making deposits into your strength & resiliency account while you can. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

How hard could it be? I’m just raising my leg but it feels like it weighs 100 pounds. I wouldn’t start off with something this high. If you’re going to try it start with something 3 or 4” tall and build up from there. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

I like anchoring the TRX straps to the pull up bar that I have in the backyard but there’s also a door anchor so you can move the workout in doors. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

The first time I used TRX straps was years ago in PT and it’s a regular part of my PT programs with John, but it also a helpful home workout resource. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

This one is 2fer. It gives your core some work because you have to brace yourself to keep from being pulled over and it also works you biceps. 3 sets of 10 are great but start where you are. That might be a single set of 6 but keep the weight manageable. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

This one is not for everyone. It puts demands on you feet, hips, knees and balance, so if you have any hesitation, I’d skip it. Every time I get something off of the bottom shelf in the kitchen I’m glad I still do this one. #startwhereyouare #startwhereyouare

Exercise should challenge you but it shouldn’t injure you or leave you feeling wrecked the next day. Find an exertion level that works for you. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

There are times that exercising with arthritis is uncomfortable but exercise has also helped me with pain management. I’ll defer to your doc & PT to help you decide what is appropriate for you. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

Thank you! This video 4 years ago changed my life. I was struggling with feeling relevant and this video sort of took off and introduced me to a lot of people struggling with their strength and mobility. That convinced me to post daily exercise snacks. Thanks for all of your support!

I don’t know what the percentages are but at least 50% of folks over 65 have some degree of arthritis. The secret is to find safe ways of exercising that help you get stronger. The worst thing we can do for arthritis is to stop moving. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

I had my shoulder replaced in January and love it but glad that a surgeon talked me out of a knee replacement years ago. It’s possible I might need one someday down the road but for now mine’s playing along. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

Hearing from folks about their mobility challenges is what convinced me that I needed to post an exercise snack virtually every day. That was about 4 years ago and I am so grateful for all of your encouragement and support. Thank you! #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

It’s essential that we find ways to exercise that are safe and doable. Exercise should challenge us a little bit you shouldn’t feel wrecked the next day. If you haven’t exercised in a while, start with your doc to see if you have limitations or restrictions. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

I used to think that physical therapy was all about light resistance bands and stretching. I like John Longoria’s version a lot better! #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

You don’t have to spend very long doing balance drills before you appreciate how much of a leg and foot workout it is. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

We can improve our balance with practice. Start by just balancing on on foot and as you get better at that you can increase the difficulty by using a balance pad. I like doing it beside a wall or a counter for supptof needed. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

This will give you core a serious workout. It looked effortless when my granddaughter did it. I promise it’s anything but effortless. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

This is another approach to getting up and down off the floor without a lot of knee bend and no kneeling but it does require a fair amount of upper body strength. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #mobility

I like exercises that challenge our stability. This one is making my core work but it’s also insis that my shoulder keep me from landing on my face. This is an example of an exercise that you need to build up to over time. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

Mobility and things like hip flexor strength weren’t things I spent 5 minutes thinking about 10 years ago. Aging and hearing from folks that were wrestling with stuff that I had completely taken for granted has changed that. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

Start where you are and be kind to yourself. If we want to preserve our mobility we have to practice it and continue to work on getting stronger. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

Whether it’s reverse lunges like these or regular lunges, using a balance staff or TRX straps make them a little more approachable. Ease in. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

Find a way to work some movement in every day and 2-3 times a week work in 20-40 minutes of something that challenges you. Going to the gym or doing a class is great, but body weight exercises are a great start. It will change how aging feels for you. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

Hearing from people that are struggling with their mobility has been one of the most sobering parts of posting videos over the past few years. When we have it it’s so easy to take it for granted. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

The strength we gain from exercise makes life easier to navigate. It also reminds us that we’re able to handle challenging stuff. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

Things happen all of the time that are out of our control. I think that increases the importance of working on the things that are within our control. Figuring out a way to work 20-30 minutes of resistance training in even just a coupe of times a week will change how aging feels.

Learning what the hip hinge feels like can help improve our mobility, allow us to safely pick up heavier things and save us from a lot of lower back issues. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #hiphinge

Sometimes the difference between something being impossible and doable is just figuring out how to shift your weight differently or how to get better leverage. If this is impossible start by working on leg strength. Chair sit to stands are great starting point. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

I hear from a lot of people when I’m putting my foot up on a high stool or carrying a weight barefoot or doing step ups on a higher platform. Learning to focus and be present is a valuable skill to learn. #bethere #agingshouldntsuck

Be careful about the assumptions and the long term limitations that you put on yourself. A lot can change when we’re deliberate about improving our strength and mobility. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

I was ready to swap my knee for a new one years ago but a combination of PRP, stem cells and both physical therapy and resistance training have given me a new relationship with my knee. It’s not the answer for everyone but it worked in my case. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou

I gained a greater appreciation for how important resistance training can be for tissue repair and the rehab process. I had babied my hamstring forever and it just wasn’t getting better and once I started loading it the progress surprised me. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

We have to find ways to challenge our bodies without wrecking them. It’s tempting to avoid exercise when we’ve had an injury but our bodies need the stimulus of resistance to fully heal. We want to avoid becoming like the abandoned house that slowly falls apart. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

It’s extremely important that we find ways to build strength that isn’t painful. Pushing through pain doesn’t serve us well. I know that if I’m pushing myself hard I may get real uncomfortable and I’m ok with that but pain is a sign to adjust what I’m doing. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

The best way to improve your mobility is to start working on leg and core strength and balance. As those improve it’s easier to make progress on mobility. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #abalancedyou

I’ve built an assortment of kettlebells, a few dumbbells and some resistance bands over the years but a sand bag or a duffle bag filled with books or magazines can provide workout options. If you’re just starting out, a gallon jug of water weighs 8 pounds. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

I know that some of the exercises that I do aren’t doable for everyone, but virtually everyone can find something they can do to start getting stronger. It will have a dramatic impact on how aging feels. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks

This lights up your quads and your core but it also loads your shins and the front of your feet. Ease in on this one because it’s spicy. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou

I definitely lost strength after my shoulder replacement and I’ve been working to regain it, but even just being out for a couple of weeks because of getting my butt kicked by the flu made a noticeable change in my strength. Build your strength savings account while you can. #agingshouldntsuck

Some version of squats is a great place to get started. Leg strength is such an important thing to build. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou#exercisesnacks

I do rotator cuff exercises a couple of times a week. This one is internal rotation and I have another exercise for external rotation. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #shoulderreplacementrecovery

When something hurts we often avoid using it and instead we need to be able to find ways to safely load the area. Our bodies need appropriate stress and stain to recover. Good physical therapy saves a lot of time and aggrevation. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou

Mobility is easy to take for granted but it’s eye opening when you feel it start to fade. The good news is that as long as we’re still breathing we can work on rebuilding strength and capacity. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks #abalancedyou

Resistance bands are useful home workout tools because they’re inexpensive, don’t take up any space and they can increase your workout options. #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks #abalancedyou

Exercise snacks helped me become someone that exercises.Now I do longer workouts at the gym and at physical therapy but exercise snacks helped me build the habit and the addiction to feeling better. #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks #abalancedyou

Once you start looking for it you’ll find plenty of opportunities to work exercise into your daily routine. Going to the gym is great but don’t ignore the chance to push yourself a little outside of the gym. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #exercisesnacks

Strength and balance are good things to have plenty of, but most of the time when I’m getting up from the ground I’m using a hand to push off. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #exercisesnacks