I'm 50 and I have been taught more bad advice than good advice as it pertains to working out. I've finally discovered what's right and more right.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Love that you're continuing to learn more about what works best for you!
@lindacgrace29733 ай бұрын
At age 70, I'm in the best shape I've been in for decades. I have been told that I should NOT do CrossFit high intensity workouts because (a) I'm too old, (b) even if they worked for me at my advanced age, it would only make me bulkier and I would end up making myself less attractive (I'm 5'3", 39" 29" 40", so I figure I'm doing OK - and I do not have the pot belly and hanging turkey neck so many of my friends are burdened with), (c) high intensity is simply too risky at my age because I no longer have the innate capacity to heal from injury. Hah! After my last complete physical, my doctor (not yet age 40) came in with my blood work and said, "Gosh, I wish I had your numbers." I can deadlift my own weight and I can run for half a mile (I can cycle or row for longer). I know women half my age who can't keep up with me! I can run with my dog, garden to my heart's content, and get down to and up from the floor without assistance (still working on a full Asian-style squat - if 90 year olds in Okinawa can manage it, so can I). I love your highly informed and encouraging videos. I'm deeply interested in exercise for life extension, or more accurately, health-span extension, and I am very interested in knowing more about increasing my VO2 max and aerobic capacity in general. I hope you do some videos about that aspect of fitness. eep up the good work! 🙂
@MsJeanie23 ай бұрын
Awesome! You sound like me!! I’m 71 and I’m doing the exact same thing that you’re doing. It can be done and I am in the best shape that I’ve ever been. 🥰👏🏾👍🏾. Keep up the good work!
@claires87353 ай бұрын
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@lindacgrace29733 ай бұрын
@@MsJeanie2 Thanks! I'm always relieved when common sense breaks through the overwhelming popular culture madness we're all exposed to. Yay, Grandma power!
@fcmiller33 ай бұрын
So…I’m 72, let’s get a coffee and dinner!! 😂 what better place to meet a “hot babe “ than in the comment section of a Cori video????
@MsJeanie23 ай бұрын
@@fcmiller3 😂🤣👏🏾
@piaruns79283 ай бұрын
😂 That comment - section-shirt is just awesome 😂. I love your acting! 👍
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
hehe thanks!
@debrawilliams5918Ай бұрын
Really helpful and informative! Thank you Cori. Nothing makes me crazier than people my age (58) falling into the belief that age restricts them and accepting poor mobility and health. I refuse!! My best life is ahead of me.
@redefiningstrengthOCАй бұрын
Thank you! And...HECK YES! We can always meet ourselves where we are at to move and feel our best! :-) Use it or lose it! Seek to build up as much as you can!
@danalisa81023 ай бұрын
Almost all of the “bad” exercises are EXACTLY what you should be doing to avoid or help reverse osteoporosis. The doctors will tell you to do strength training but they really don’t elaborate and they don’t tell you how important high impact training is.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
YES!!!! You need those challenging moves to keep moving well and being functionally fit!
@mariaaguadoball34073 ай бұрын
This is true, and I'm genuinely not trying to be contrary, but I wish we could normalise doing the exercises that are best for your individual body instead of talking about "the best exercises" in absolute, one-size-fits-all terms. Which includes saying both "high impact is bad for you, don't do it" or, "everyone should do high impact."
@claires87353 ай бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks for posting. I am so glad you addressed the knees over toes issue. My 8 year healthiversary is coming up. I was taught never to let my knees go over my toes when squatting or lunging and I believed that for the first 5 years or so.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Always a learning process! Happy 8 years! Great job!!!
@melaniedeardorff34603 ай бұрын
😂 Comment Section shirt - love it!
@darnitthelma42473 ай бұрын
Her whole personality is awesome 😊😅
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
hehe thanks!
@RioGirl163 ай бұрын
Great info. As a trainer myself, I’m constantly trying to debunk these erroneous beliefs. BTW, your arms look amazing 💪🏼🤩
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Thank you! And yes! It can be hard when we have gotten hurt with a move not to demonize it but instead see the missed opportunity in how we'd been using it!
@adegbenroagoro51803 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Cori
@yootoob10010013 ай бұрын
Loved this one, Cori, esp. the beginning---you have a great sense of humor! Agree with you so much on learning the correct forms or modifications where we can and all the difference instead of completely dropping or changing to a different exercise every single time. Also on board with the idea that we don't just "get too old" for things. I have seen more people both older and younger than myself complain of aches and pains and all sorts from even doing a small amount of anything, and when I suggest that they need to maybe get MORE active instead of less (unless they are severely injured most times, of course), I feel like I have reassure them no, I'm not out of my mind! As someone who has gotten more active in my own life as I've gotten older, I can say I really do believe it's true that it's not necessarily age itself that slows us down, but the idea that we're "supposed to" (quotes intentional) slow down as we age. Yay for "bad" exercises! 😄 Thank you for always giving us good tips on modifications and alternative moves to work the same groups. It really helps keep workouts balanced.
@MsJeanie23 ай бұрын
I’m so thankful to see this video. It was not a coincidence either. Thank you so much’ 🥰👍🏾👏🏾. By the way, you nails look so pretty!
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Thank you! :-) So glad it helps!
@virginialuh68423 ай бұрын
Amazing information and great reminders! I love the phrase earning the move. I’m going to keep that in mind. Love your approach Corii.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
YES! So important as a mindset shift in my opinion. Keeps me focused personally even on what is working to regress to progress when needed even!
@nancyf25933 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this information ❤
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Hope it helps!
@clombard77453 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. I have seen so many people injured themselves from lifting to other types of exercise improperly. Also, I have also heard that at my age (61), that I shouldn't lift so heavy.... Always looking forward to your video, and seeing the babies.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Use it or lose it! Love that you're challenging yourself to feel and move your best! Kiwi and Sushi say hi!
@Bev50002 ай бұрын
I recently found your channel, so glad!! Love your way of balance in lifestyle and bubbly personality. I just turned 50 and been training over a decade. Best thing I ever did. ❤ your channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@redefiningstrengthOC2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Welcome to RS! Excited to help you keep on rocking those results!
@guyblew17333 ай бұрын
Very good advice. Great answers for the nai sayers.
@christianasampson28523 ай бұрын
I love your videos, I can’t wait to get back into the gym (whenever that will be), I’m taking your advice in there with me for a safe and healthy restart 👍
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Slow and steady rebuilding even starting at home with bodyweight is key!
@christianasampson28523 ай бұрын
@redefiningstrengthOC absolutely, I am looking forward to starting again but only when my body is healed so for now I'm concentrating on eating protein and healthy foods, not over eating and giving myself a come back plan, watching your videos is helping me more than you know, thank you so much
@user-ow9jy8ss8u3 ай бұрын
Very very helpful video!Thank you!
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
So glad it helped!
@Drrck113 ай бұрын
Good advice👍🏾
@kaymanuel72563 ай бұрын
Fabulous.. Wish everyone could hear this 😊
@mellomallowy3 ай бұрын
I just had arthroscopic knee surgery with a side of chondral damage removed, realizing that those exercises I avoided because they're "bad" for you could have helped me avoid the injury that led to surgery is frustrating to say the least. Now having to rehab those muscles is hard but a painfully gained lesson. Thank you for your content it has helped me learn so much!!
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Wishing you a speedy recovery! And as frustrating as it can be, this is a chance to really focus on that mind-body connection and build back stronger!
@RVSurf2 ай бұрын
You are my absolute coach ! I m in my 49 and I trained to maintain. Can you please please make some mini series work outs , we can do with lift wheigh? Many thanks for your time and dedication
@redefiningstrengthOC2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I have some great workouts with weights in my Dynamic Strength program if you are looking for progressions all laid out. I also have some old videos that are exercise libraries so you can design your own :-)
@chimmichonga49503 ай бұрын
thank you, this was really helpful :)
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
YAY! Glad it helped!
@booksmusicandcoffee3 ай бұрын
This video made me subscribe. Thank you!
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Welcome to RS! Glad it helped!
@christinehoffman18253 ай бұрын
Your videos are so fantastic 😊😊😊
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@LadyAutumn3 ай бұрын
So smart! I'm going to try these 😁
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Glad the video helps!
@tudormiller887Ай бұрын
I don't have any weights, or a kettlebell so calisthenics workouts are ideal for me. I also have issues with my lower back & knees, so I avoid sit ups & squats. Great advice Cori.❤
@redefiningstrengthOCАй бұрын
I hope you see the opportunity in modifying those two moves as your knees have to flex to squat to a toilet and you have to be able to roll up and control spinal flexion. Regressing to progress can be key!
@chrisarnold55892 ай бұрын
Cori ~ you are so good 👍
@redefiningstrengthOC2 ай бұрын
Glad the videos help! Thank you!
@dianawatson-speakingseed7513 ай бұрын
As always, Cori…PREACH! Great acting! 😂
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
hehe thank you!
@ashrafjafari91193 ай бұрын
You are so creative😂❤❤❤
@lisaannkennedy79193 ай бұрын
Truth!
@naomimellor24513 ай бұрын
Hi, great video. I really struggle with tricep dips due to shoulder pain, I would love to know how to overcome this. Thanks.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Are these bench dips or bar dips? Because of the shoulder position and more anterior pressure, those can be a harder move on the shoulders and I may have clients especially focus more on tricep push ups even to start while working on shoulder stability and even some pec foam rolling.
@Doktracy3 ай бұрын
I’m rehabbing from a tibial plateau fracture. My physical therapist has incorporated squats,lunges,deadlifts and other exercises that I didn’t think I would ever do again,only 2 months out from getting back to full weight bearing!
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
WOO HOOO! Love it!
@Shay_-cq2cl3 ай бұрын
I started working out with weights over 3 years ago and it is the best thing I’ve done. I’ll be 60 in a few months and never felt better. I don’t do deadlifts or anything that goes on in cross training. Just basic weight training supervised by a trainer. Posture is so important for lifting weights. I highly recommend it for any age.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
So glad you've found the strength work that works for you!
@marianvandooren88303 ай бұрын
Lol. The box has proved dangerous to me. Falling over it really hurts the older you get (I know from experience!). I know I am capable of doing box jumps, but I have a healthy fear of falling! One caught toe, and boom. Bruises at best, back injury at worst. But that is just me. I have made the decision just not to do them. I have no problem with jumping, heck, I am willing to step up and jump off, so I am good with impact. As I get older I have learned that some things are okay to just say no to! But nothing to do with age, lord knows at my gym there are a bunch of older people that I aspire to be.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Honestly there are for sure risks involved with every move. And knowing that you can use other tools that match your needs and goals is key. It is also different to determine if a move is "worth it" for you. I don't honestly include box jumps that often as I think there are other things that provide as much bang for your buck BUT I also do like for some clients the overcoming of what feels uncomfortable. So always about seeing the opportunity in the options!
@alyzu47553 ай бұрын
Yes, those of us who are ...coordinationally challenged, let's say, are a little afraid of box jumps. 😂
@user-iy4eh2vl5z3 ай бұрын
I have veinous insufficiency in my legs (just diagnosed). Hoping I can still do these things. I’ve been scared to do all the things I used to do like box jumps, etc.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Building up slowly based on where you are doing understanding the limitations of our health concerns is key. Not every move is right for every person but our goal should be to understand the purpose and retrain as much as we can.
@darnitthelma42473 ай бұрын
I have lordosis so the arch in my back causes me issues however I just have to be mindful. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="390">6:30</a> this isn’t as easy for me as I have to tilt my pelvis to get that flat (neautral) spine. It’s extra hard work but luckily I manage and have strong core with a few backache days thrown in when I’ve not been as mindful.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Working on spinal mobility and regressing to progress is key! We don't want to do moves we haven't "earned."
@lpjohnson1203 ай бұрын
When I was in high school, I had a track coach with a degree in exercise physiology, who told us that when girls do push-ups on their toes instead of their knees, we damage our uterus.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Well that's a new one...
@Bev50002 ай бұрын
Could you share your thoughts on weighted hip thrusters? Once I added them in my training it was a game changer for my lifts. My glutes were weak (I’m assuming) I had pain in my hips and lower back. Not any more..Im up to 115lb for reps so far and I have seen so much change overall in my strength in lifts and pain is gone. Wanted to share in case it could be of help to anyone.
@redefiningstrengthOC2 ай бұрын
LOVE hip thrusters - whether weighted or banded or extended ROM. I also like weighted glute bridges and all those options. Love that you're including them!
@gwyneveresunlightblade59623 ай бұрын
I have been doing squats, split squats and tib raises on the wall for the last 6 weeks every other day. My knee pain is not decreasing, sadly. Any advice?
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Have you gotten your form assessed? Do you feel the correct muscles working? Also every other day is a lot of work for the same muscle...And often you need that mobility work first as you use moves to work around as split squats and squats aren't really rehab work and if you haven't changed recruitment patterns, you could still be overusing the same muscles. It's why we want to regress those moves as we build back.
@fcmiller33 ай бұрын
I’ve been using the trap bar for deadlifts. Is one bar better than the other?
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Different...almost always different over "better" ;-) But the trap bar can be a bit easier for those that struggle with hip hinging and also is a bit more quad intensive than other deadlift versions.
@cepuncepun8168Ай бұрын
Cori...Do you have a video on correct execution for Box Jumps and progressions anywhere in your treasure chest? 20" box jumps are fine, but when the box goes up to 24" feet have to turn out to clear the box and this just doesn't seem correct to me...when there are no 1" increment pads to progress, how do we progress with good form??
@redefiningstrengthOCАй бұрын
Without seeing your form, I'm not sure where the mobility restriction lies or fully what you're seeing. But I would recommend even assessing your explosive power up and your ankle and even hip mobility. Even notice your squat position...as that may dictate what foot stance and position is right for you and your hip socket depth and shape even.
@cepuncepun8168Ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thanks Cori...You have given me some things to think about and assess!! - Very funny video by the way...Your humor is much appreciated!!
@hjba10223 ай бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the video! I'm wondering if you think there is a real way to help perk up 'the girls' aka boobs with weightlifting, or is that a myth, too? Thanks!
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
You can't really perk up fat unfortunately. You can strengthen your pecs and do what you can to enhance skin elasticity (protein, hydration, micros for skin health) but that's about it. Sorry!
@maryberrykinney79303 ай бұрын
I have seen a lot of horrible accidents from box jumping. And they were in their 20's trying to jump high, to prove a point.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Goes back to what I mentioned...you have to EARN every move. And yes, there are risks involved in exercises. I don't often include box jumps but jumping in general I do work on and box jumps can even be a mental challenge some want to tackle. But there are safe and unsafe ways of doing everything!
@Argo533 ай бұрын
Those "moves we haven't yet earned" will bite you 100% of the time, regardless of age. So, maybe doing a full, weighted, deep squat with your knees over your toes isn't for you - until it is. Maybe don't box jump (up) until you can safely broad jump (out). Once you've mastered something, celebrate your holy-crap-I-actually-just-did-that moment, set your next goal and then achieve it. Wash, rinse, repeat for a pain-free lifetime.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Yup! If you haven't earned it, it doesn't matter your age. And the more you can rebuild to earn more, the better!
@virginiemazy70543 ай бұрын
Love the comment section t shirt 😂
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
hehe I couldn't believe when I found it on Amazon!
@TheBulletzgottishow203 ай бұрын
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@shareeminor91253 ай бұрын
I'm sorry, I'm not jumping. The rest, I'm good!
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Do what you feel helps you reach your goals. The key is not demonizing something or writing it off but understanding the purpose.
@youtubeKathy3 ай бұрын
I need a shirt that says comments section.
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
Amazon!
@sassysandie28653 ай бұрын
Hilarious 😊
@kattydeleo90353 ай бұрын
🙏🤗🥰❤️💕🌹
@donnaferrara5213 ай бұрын
Can you please show how to do leg exercises 😊
@redefiningstrengthOC3 ай бұрын
I have some great older videos that are libraries of moves if you just want leg exercise options :-)
@jenna.h.87073 ай бұрын
Cori YES! Everyone has an opinion, (just like all have bu_ho_) But not all opinions are correct 😂 Love you brought this to the front. ❤ If you don't like or agree to someone's channel, leave! You won't make your opinion correct by writing "your opinion" any way. 😅 Thank you Cori for common sense eating styles & exercises!