I love exercises that are challenging but still doable. This one is going to force me to dial it up a notch but it’s not going to destroy me or my shoulder. #doable #startwhereyouare #ballrollouts #afriendlynudge #fitnessover60 #exercisesnacks

This is still one of my favorite morning exercises. It stretches out my back and opens up my hips and wakes up my ankles and knees. You don’t have to go as deep as I am to get benefit from this. #sinksquats #startwhereyouare #fitnessover60 #afriendlynudge

Single legs squats are valuable but damned difficult. This is definitely a start where you are exercise. If you can manage 5, congratulations, these are challenging! #startwhereyouare #fitnessover60 #abalancedyou #afriendlynudge #singlelegsquat

This was a move that seemed to calm down my SI joints when they used to get cranky. #fitnessover60 #afriendlynudge #exercisesnacks #abalancedyou

If you want to be able to motor up a flight of stairs when you’re 90, you need to get busy long before that. Step ups help build leg strength but they also build capacity and confidence. #centenariandecathlon #fitnessover60 #exercisesnacks #abalancedyou #afriendlynudge

I love this variation of the dead bug, but it’s tougher than it looks. Make sure that you tuck your pelvis so thet your low back is flat on the ground. I’d start with 5 on each side and work ip from there. #afriendlynudge #fitnessover60 #exercisesnacks #deadbug #abalancedyou

Our bodies just weren’t made for prolonged periods of sitting. We need movement and load to convince our bodies not to sell off our muscle at the next garage sale. I’m still pissed off about my baseball card collection. #fitnessover60 #afriendlynudge #abalancedyou

You never know when you’re going to need to sprint and it’s great if you can do it without the wheels falling off. @drandychen , PT, DPT, SFG-1 has some great ideas for keeping us durable. #fitnessover60 #afriendlynudge #abalancedyou #durable

This one drill has made a huge difference in how my back feels. I have scoliosis and this seems like it has made my ribs a lot less cranky. Your mileage may vary but it’s one of my go to exercises. #fitnessover60 #crankyback #afriendlynudge #abalancedyou

This is a tougher exercise. It’s valuable but it might be in the “not yet” category if you’re just starting out. To get stronger we have to push ourselves a little but we need to avoid breaking ourselves. We have to play the ling game. #abalancedyou #afriendlynudge

Walking a straight line heel to toe is a lot more challenging than I realized. Balancing on one foot with my eyes closed also humbles me. There are lots of ways for us to challenge our balance, just make sure to do it safely. #uponatightrope #afriendlynudge #abalancedyou

Things that feel impossible today can become doable over time. It takes persistence, patience and a sense of humor but if you don’t give up you can surprise yourself. #fitnessover60 #afriendlynudge #abalancedyou #mobility

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about or practicing mobility. Since our quality of life is heavily influenced by our mobility it seems like a reasonable thing to spend some time on. #fitnessover60 #afriendlynudge #mobility #abalancedyou

I’ve been pleasantly surprised how my balance has improved with just a little work. Start where you can use a wall or a table to steady yourself and increase the demand as you get better at it. #balancetraining #fitnessover60 #afriendlynudge #abalancedyou

Working on your balance is a perfect exercise snack. If you don’t have a bench or a platform that’s fine, do the same move without one. The secret is to get started. You’ll be amazed how much progress you can make in a month. #fitnessover60 #abalancedyou #afriendlynudge

Exercise can change how you see the world. Instead of feeling overwhelmed you discover that you can change how you feel. That’s powerful and it’s addictive. #fitnessover60 #abalancedyou #afriendlynudge

Strength and mobility training are great for helping us build strength and resiliency and they can also help us discover our blind spots. It’s why it’s so critical that we fgt started and that we keep after it. #fitnessover60 #abalancedyou #afriendlynudge

I’m not a doc or a PT and that’s why I always urge you to work with your medical team if you’re struggling with a specific issue. My goal is to help people increase their strength and mobility but it’s essential that you avoid injury. #fitnessover60 #abalancedyou #afriendlynudge

I think it’s important for us to explore and expand our mobility limits and capabilities in a controlled, safe environment. Improvement is more doable than we think. #fitnessover60 #abalancedyou #afriendlynudge

Becoming a person who exercises will change your life. It will make you stronger, more resilient. It is a critical step to reclaiming your health. #fitnessover60 #afriendlynudge #abalancedyou #exercisesnacks