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Stronger Arms and Shoulders: Upper Body Endurance Exercises

Building upper body endurance helps with daily tasks like carrying groceries, gardening, or getting up from a chair — all while supporting posture and mobility. This 20-minute Upper Body Endurance workout will strengthen and tone your arms, shoulders, and back, with a little chest work, too — all in the great outdoors!

Upper Body Endurance Exercises For Seniors (20 Minutes)

Building upper body endurance is essential for maintaining independence, improving posture, and supporting overall mobility!

When we work our upper body strength and endurance, it makes everyday tasks like carrying groceries, pushing a shopping trolley, or even getting up from a chair or moving about with other tasks (for example, gardening), much easier!

With the right exercises, you can improve your upper body endurance and make life feel a lot easier.

That's why I've just released a new 20-minute Upper Body Endurance workout, specifically designed to help you strengthen and tone your arms, shoulders, and back, with a little bit of chest involvement also.

To get moving with me again, in the great outdoors, click the video below (or HERE).

In this video, I use drink bottles or hand weights—so grab your hand weights (or water bottles) before you get into it. And if needed, these exercises can also be done seated.

Remember, when it comes to weights, always start lighter and work your way up. As I mentioned in my last email, it’s important to build it up slowly—give your body time to adapt.

Eventually, you want to choose a weight that challenges you for the exercise, without overdoing it. And always remember: correct exercise technique is most important!

And stay consistent with your exercises!

I’m looking forward to hearing how you go with this new video—let me know in the comments below the video.

More to come from me soon!

Until then...

Stay Moving. Stay Happy. And have an amazing week wherever you may be!

See you soon!
- Mike

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Lower Body Bed Exercises For Strength and Mobility (Beginner Level)

This series of lower body exercises, done in bed, aims to enhance mobility and strengthen all areas of the lower body. Again, we'll finish with deep breathing exercises.

LOWER BODY BED EXERCISES FOR SENIORS

Join me (Mike – Physiotherapist) for Part 2 of this Bed Exercise Series, where we work the lower body.

These gentle exercises are ideal for anyone spending extended time in bed—whether it’s due to illness, injury, stroke recovery, surgery, or limited mobility.

In this session, we’ll work on improving strength and mobility in the lower body, and finish with deep breathing to support relaxation and circulation.

Not only will these exercises help strengthen and improve the mobility of the areas, they will also be helpful if you’re having difficulty moving in bed, or getting from a lying to seated position. You can progress these exercises by adding in weights or a resistance band..

In part 1 we went through some Upper Body Bed Exercises. Click HERE for Part 1.

Not only will these exercises help strengthen and improve the mobility of the areas, they will also be helpful if you’re having difficulty moving in bed, or getting from a lying to seated position.

You can progress these exercises by adding in ankle weights or a resistance band.

To view this video, click the video below (or HERE)

Remember to stay moving!

Stay healthy! Stay active, stay happy! and I’ll see you soon!

- Mike

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Bed Exercises For Strength and Mobility (Beginner Level)

This series of upper body bed exercises focuses on improving mobility and strengthening all regions of the upper body. We’ll also include a relaxing stretch and deep breathing at the end.

Upper Body Bed Exercises FOR SENIORS

Join me, Mike—a physiotherapist—for this Upper Body Bed Exercise session.

This routine is designed for individuals spending extended time in bed due to various reasons such as illness, injury, stroke recovery, surgery, or limited mobility.

In this video, we focus on gentle upper body movements to maintain mobility and prevent stiffness. Additionally, we incorporate deep breathing exercises to promote lung health and relaxation. These are a series of videos I have wanted to create for a while.

This is part 1: of the series of bed exercises working on mobility and helping strengthen all regions of the upper body, and we also do a stretch and some deep breathing at the end.

You can progress these exercises by adding in weights or a resistance band..

For PART 2 of the series, Lower Body Bed Exercises Click Here. In part 2, we will do exercises to strengthen the legs, the core and help with lower body mobility.

To view this video, click the video below (or HERE).

I hope you enjoy this workout!

Remember to stay moving!

Stay healthy! Stay active, stay happy! and I’ll see you soon!

- Mike

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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 water bottles 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

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Beginner Vestibular Exercises | Exercises for Dizziness, Vertigo and Motion Sensitivity

Beginner vestibular exercises that can help you manage symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, and motion sensitivity. By practising these exercises, you can enhance your balance and reduce feelings of disorientation. You can easily perform these exercises in the comfort of your own home.

simple Vestibular Exercises

The vestibular system is a part of our inner ear that helps us stay balanced and know where our body is in relation to the space around us.

It is responsible for detecting and processing information about head movements and changes in body position.

As we age, it is not uncommon to experience symptoms of dizziness (lightheadedness and unsteadiness), vertigo (a sensation of spinning or whirling), motion sensitivity (motion sickness) and balance problems.

These are all vestibular symptoms and can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life.

Fortunately, there are proven strategies to reduce these symptoms, including vestibular exercises.

For more on the vestibular system, check out this article here

In today's video, we go through exercises for the vestibular system. These slower-paced vestibular rehabilitation exercises are perfect for seniors, and can be used to relieve symptoms associated with vestibular dysfunction, that being dizziness, vertigo and motion sensitivity.

Always make sure you see your doctor or Vestibular Physiotherapist before undertaking these exercises.

Results are usually seen around 2-6 weeks. Stay consistent and gradually progress the exercises.

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

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15 Minute Exercises for Seniors with Physiotherapist - At Home Exercises

15 minutes of the best simple exercises for seniors that you can do daily to ensure you can feel the results with other activities of your daily life.

15 MINUTE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS

In today's video, we go through important exercises to do in an exercise session to ensure you notice the benefits in your daily life.

I did my best to limit it to 15 minutes, so that on those days you may not feel like exercising, you can get the benefits by spending just a short amount of time each day. What's 15 minutes in the 1440 minutes of the day? :)

As with all my workouts, this may be the perfect workout for someone based on their current capabilities. For others, it may be too challenging, and for others, maybe it's too easy…… Remember, if an exercise is too difficult, you can modify it to your capabilities. If it is too easy, you can do a more challenging variation.

Along with your specific exercises, I recommend you get outside walking to supplement your weekly exercises. Vary your walks (within your capabilities) to challenge yourself and to work different muscles.

For example, vary your speed - try to increase your pace a little on some walks and work on sustaining this pace for longer each week. Vary the terrain you walk on - walk on the flat, walk uphill, walk downhill, walk upstairs.. And walk on different surfaces (for example, sand vs grass). By doing this you will work different muscles, and it will help improve other areas of your fitness.

Remember, like you do with exercise, build up your walking over time, and if you were previously walking a lot and you’ve had a prolonged break from it, start with less than what you were doing previously when you get back to it. You want to ensure your body adapts to avoid any issues.. and, most importantly, enjoy your walks :) .... and your exercises.

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

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Upper Body Endurance Exercises For Seniors

In this video, we go through an intermediate upper body endurance exercise video working the upper body to improve your strength.

Improve Upper Body Endurance (Intermediate Level)

Join me (Mike - Physiotherapist) for a new Strength Saturday Exercise Session (#7). Where we work the endurance of our Upper Body!

This week we are going to continue working our muscular endurance but this time for the upper body. Or more specifically the muscles of the chest, the back, the shoulders, and the arms by doing exercises for higher repetitions, with a resistance band and hand weights.

Muscular endurance for the upper body is required in your daily life when doing tasks that use the upper body for prolonged periods (eg. carrying shopping bags) and is also good for your posture.

Again… If you’re a beginner to these exercises, start with the first set and do what you can. Over time keep challenging yourself to do a little more. Gradual progressions!

So let’s get moving!

In this video we cover:

  1. Intro

  2. Seated Endurance Exercises - Round 1 (x 25)

  3. Seated Endurance Exercises - Round 2 (x 18)

  4. Standing Endurance Exercises - Round 3

  5. Exercises Finished - Outro

Do your best and any questions ask below!

- Mike

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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:

  1. Intro

  2. Upper Body Double Arm Exercises

  3. Upper Body Single Arm Exercises

Do your best and any questions ask below!

- Mike

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS

Sign up and get my FREE 4 Week Exercise eBook for Seniors!

Improve your balance, decrease your pain, get fitter, stronger, move well, look and feel better! GET MORE OUT OF LIFE EACH DAY!

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Upper Body Resistance Bands Exercises For Seniors | Seniors Fitness

Get stronger and fitter with this upper body exercise routine using resistance bands.

Upper body exercises with resistance band for seniors - get stronger and fitter

Get stronger and fitter with this upper body exercise routine using resistance bands.

For the resistance band used in this video: https://morelifehealth.com/bands

For the Warm-Up Video:

Seated Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/b2DYU7ZQgN0

Do your best and any questions ask below!

- Mike

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Upper Body Workout with Weights for Seniors | Upper Body Exercises With Weights For Seniors

Get stronger and fitter with this upper body exercise routine with dumbbells for seniors.

Upper body workout with weights for seniors - get stronger & fitter

Get stronger and fitter with this upper body exercise routine with dumbbells for seniors.

For the Warm-Up Video:

Standing Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/b2DYU7ZQgN0

Do your best and any questions ask below!

- Mike

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Upper Body Exercise Routine For Seniors - No Equipment (17 Mins)

Improve your upper body strength, get fitter and move better with this seated upper body exercise routine.

upper body exercise routine for seniors - improve fitness, strength & move better

Improve your upper body strength, get fitter and move better with this seated upper body exercise routine.

I'll be creating two videos a week whilst we see ourselves in this crazy time, so make sure you're subscribed to this channel.

For the Warm-Up Video:

Standing Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/b2DYU7ZQgN0

Do your best and any questions ask below!

- Mike

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Upper and Lower Body Exercises For Seniors (15-minutes)

In today’s exercise video we work our upper and lower body using isometric holds to help strengthen those legs.

exercises for seniors - strengthen upper and lower body

In today’s exercise video, we work our upper and lower body using isometric holds to help strengthen those legs.

For the Warm-Up Videos:

Standing Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/b2DYU7ZQgN0

Seated Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/nfGWaRoKr7k

UPPER AND LOWER BODY EXERCISES FOR SENIORS:

Resisted Hip Abductions - 5 x 8 Second Holds

Resisted Hip Adductions - 5 x 8 Second Holds

Resisted Knee Extensions - 5 x 8 Second Holds

Double Leg Knee Flexions - x 8

Resisted Calf Raises - 5 x 8 Second Holds

Toe Raises - 5 x 8 Second Holds

Bicep Curls - x 8

Shoulder Flexions - 5 x 8 Second Holds (to 90 degrees)

Shoulder Flexions x 8 (Full Range of Motion)

Seated Rows x 8

Neck Extensions into Flexions x 8

Shoulder Rolls x 5

Finger Spreads - 5 x 8 Seconds

Reaction Time Exercise - 60 Seconds

Marching on The Spot w/ Arm Movements - 60 Seconds

Do your best and any questions ask below!

- Mike

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