The Most Functional Exercise You Can Do

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4 ай бұрын

When I’m working with my students, I noticed that certain students will struggle with some of the basic movements, like laying down on the ground and getting back up.
If you or someone you know, is struggling with movements, like this, then the best exercises for you to do is simply to repeat, laying down onto the ground and getting back up. if you repeatedly do this exercise, you will get better at it, and this would improve the quality of your life dramatically.
Don’t worry about all the other fancy things that somebody asked you to do and just do the most basic things because these are the basic functional movements that you need to do to increase your quality of life. via @mikechangofficial

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@interlinga 4 ай бұрын

20 years ago, I would’ve laughed my arse off watching this. Seeing my parents grow older and older, it now makes more sense.

@BP-ry6mw 4 ай бұрын

Watching me get getting older, this now makes more sense.

@Here4TheHeckOfIt 4 ай бұрын

Yeah - most young people never realize they will also age. Sadly, it takes most people 20+ years to develop compassion, if ever.

@Jon14141 4 ай бұрын

Nice

@KerryLuckett 4 ай бұрын

@@BP-ry6mw I grew up around elderly people and have watched their steady declines since childhood. Now my own mother is 82, and she can’t do this, so I work on my mobility and range and just take things slowly when caring for her. Someday, it will be my turn.

@khakicampbell6640 4 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same thing. My 88 year old dad can't get up off the floor. He fell a few times, and even though he wasn't hurt, they had to call an ambulalnce/emt to help him get up.

@wisefool7776 4 ай бұрын

lol i remember in coastguard bootcamp they made us do this over and over and i was like wtf and then i realized yeaahh not easy lol if u do it 100+ times

@MarkaveliRises 4 ай бұрын

brutal!

@JesusChrist2000BC 4 ай бұрын

We did these in the Army boot camp as well but the rule was no hands.

@shootsir 4 ай бұрын

@davidchishimba9466 you do anything 100+ times you will feel sore

@-Stop-it 4 ай бұрын

@@JesusChrist2000BC - I tried to sit with no hands and fell on my butt.

@rogerjensen5277 4 ай бұрын

Body weight squats are quite easy until you start doing 100+ non-stop everyday!

@user-zq5sx2rx2g 4 ай бұрын

Hi Mike. Greetings from Brisbane. I turn 78 in 3 days time. I know, just a boy. This is EXACTLY what I needed to be told. Thank you. Dave.

@SirKibble88 3 ай бұрын

God Bless you for trying, my dad is 70 and he seems content to waste away.

@bbrahbboul2748 4 ай бұрын

Thank you best advice ever . I heard the same thing from a doctor telling this to my dad . If you are struggling to do something make it your exercise.

@Dontleavemedimi 3 ай бұрын

Smart doctors, dumb patients the forever conundrum.

@frankmartinez2987 4 ай бұрын

This feels a bit like a motivational speech: when you’re down in life, get back up.

@johnlozauskas778 4 ай бұрын

I have a different take, "I put things down, I pick them up..."

@sgabig 4 ай бұрын

" Pick Yourself Up" is the name of a Jerome Kern song in a Fred Astaire / Ginger Rogers movie kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLBppM57sKe7m6s.html "Don't lose your confidence if you slip Be grateful for the pleasant trip Pick yourself up, dust yourself off Start all over again"

@harjasreen8156 3 ай бұрын

Apt comment for this exercise. 👍🏻

@BluegillGreg 3 ай бұрын

This is one of the most compassionate videos I've seen on KZfaq.

@vickilawrence7207 4 ай бұрын

He’s exactly right! It’s simple but extremely important to be able to do if you’re on the ground!

@Robin-mj6jv 4 ай бұрын

Subscribed. Im 54. My thighs have gotten so weak. I'm going to do this! Thank you.

@wondrouslyperish 4 ай бұрын

Reminds me of the same general concept as burpees. Falling down, getting back up. Falling down, getting back up. Not for the faint of heart when going for more than a few mins.

@jedlimen123 4 ай бұрын

Great clip! I am 68 and mostly OK. I discovered the truth of what you are saying when I recently got a futon (and started sleeping on the floor).. lol! The up and down to the floor was initially challenging (as was sleeping on such a firm surface), but with time and practice I did get stronger and feel better for it.. Always like you vids, thank you!

@mistersmith3986 3 ай бұрын

This is the first work out video that's ever made sense.

@aryanthemantis5001 4 ай бұрын

Oh man I never thought about exercise in these ways before. Functionality is something I desire in the martial arts body I’m trying to work on for myself. Your the best Mike!

@FaithfullFragments 4 ай бұрын

My Brother Come Join Me In battle we are stronger!!!

@TechOutAdam 4 ай бұрын

I think it's vital to do even the simplest of things if you think it isn't hard. This is what helped my knee get better last year. I twisted it during a workout and I did the basics like this to rehab my knee to get better. Never work through pain!

@warrenhenning8064 4 ай бұрын

I love this video. Improving your ability to just move through your environment is one of the best things you can do.

@CatzzSkatesFamily 4 ай бұрын

That looks easy, but is harder when you are older. I can’t do that 10 years ago, but could do that now.

@User24586fyaqyerwhkibngkiotrse 4 ай бұрын

That's Great!!!

@joycebethel1570 4 ай бұрын

Wow!….. thank you for this…..After breaking my ankle getting on the floor and getting back has become a struggle! I get now!!!!!practice, practice, practice………

@augustmosco 4 ай бұрын

Mike, this was good. Why don't you do a video for your geriatric followers showing basic balance, stretching and mobility exercises. That demographic needs something simple like that. Thanks again.

@JMcYrk 4 ай бұрын

THIS ❤

@davidtruong9367 3 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate the simplicity of this basic function being rhetorical work out. I am 48 years old and have all sorts of physical problems now after being so healthy and athletic when I was younger. I just subscribed & clicked the notifications icon. Thank you for this wonderful video and lesson; keep up the great work & God Bless 🙏❤️

@dmvhvactech 4 ай бұрын

Genius bro thank you, just did this for 10 minutes straight alternating sides. Not as easy as I thought, definitely going to try to make it a daily habit of getting some reps in.

@wd1377 4 ай бұрын

I wish I saw this excersize earlier.Thank you for this!When you are young,you take this for granted!

@adf12023 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike. Been with you since the six pack factory days. Tried looking for you when you sold the six pack brand. And now watching you as I get older. Love the evolution of your approach to fitness. Thank you.

@bikeyclown4669 4 ай бұрын

I remember when I trained a grappling martial art and some of the new older students would struggle with standing up. In classes where we would practice taking each other down and falling well hundreds of times a class, they redeveloped the skill quickly, or they quit.

@Dontleavemedimi 4 ай бұрын

I been doing this for about a month now. I actually began before watching your video. As a matter of fact I mentioned to my friends that as we get older we tend to become more stiff. Furthermore the mere act of getting up off the floor is an exercise that most older people cannot do.

@iAPX432 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the people that need a first step, a first simple exercise to do and repeat.

@MsDragonlady6 3 ай бұрын

Thank you because I needed to see this. Turning 58 this year and I’m concerned about my ability to do simple things like this as I get older so thank you 🙏🏾

@xMegaMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Mike. Love the simplicity. I appreciate how straight to the point you are in your videos. Your authenticity resonates with me and I'm glad to have bumped into your channel. Cheers!

@tarakb7606 3 ай бұрын

A very important exercise. Not being able to get up off the floor unassisted could be potentially life threatening for an elderly person living alone. Many thanks for the upload.

@stevejackson4578 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant functional exercise drill Mike.Massive difference to my mobility

@maryjanewesterlund9958 4 ай бұрын

Bingo! I’m 76 and doing it all the time! I had to work on it to get back to functioning better.

@AbdulGhani-vm6oq 4 ай бұрын

Yes 💯 this makes so much sense. Thank you Mike for another great video 🙏❤️

@RayfieldA 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mike! Truly a great help. 🙏🏾

@TheeCobra 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike. Time has taught you wisdom. The content you churn out now is brilliant and exactly what we need for longevity.

@Mark-zq1tj 3 ай бұрын

Makes total sense.. love it.

@velmawingfield655 3 ай бұрын

You're the best Mike Chang. 😊

@pdscott2071 3 ай бұрын

Love your video! Short , to the point, not endless talk! Thankyou!!!!!

@richardhanechak2177 4 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you.

@nothingtoknoworbecome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike for doing this video. It's very practical. I also tell people to not use a chair to get up from it but to use your own legs to get up from a chair. Also when you get out of your car do not use the door or grab anything to get our of your car. When you do this you depend on things and you will lose leg strength. Just turn your body to the left and use your legs to get out of a car. In this manner you keep your legs strong.

@kobaltkween 4 ай бұрын

This is gratifying to see. I've made some workout sets for myself, with two exercises each for legs, arms, core, and mobility. One of the mobility exercises I set for myself was just getting up and getting back down. I was considering replacing it, but now I'll definitely keep it. As someone on the older side, I definitely can say that I wish I'd been doing something like this from back when my knees were more flexible.

@swaynno 4 ай бұрын

Excellent . Thank you

@Livealittle888 3 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I need that! Thank you! 🙏🏼

@guadR777 4 ай бұрын

I need flexercises like this.. thank you very much

@j.p.7708 3 ай бұрын

Mike you’re amazing, thank you for sharing this information 👍👍👍👍👍

@DoctorJanakaWannaku 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. This is Great.👌👌👌

@lmnts556 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this Mike, out there helping people is what you are and always have been good at 👍

@micdoses1 3 ай бұрын

The original goat! God bless you mike.

@davidbrighten2572 3 ай бұрын

I am 60 and in great shape. I made this exact functional exercise my daily core movement about 3 years ago. Everyday I spend 10 minutes doing this with variations and different speeds. It has helped my core strength and my balance. Wonderful advice.

@keithhardy4970 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much SO much wisdom in this

@Tubulous123 4 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Thank you!!!

@tenebraygrace4099 4 ай бұрын

This is something I absolutely need to do. Thank you!

@irinaconstantindragut2732 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely true ❤ thank yoy for all your teachings 🙏

@killbaal4149 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this. I have been looking at getting into more functional and mobility work.

@misstunes1765 4 ай бұрын

Thank you will share this with my elders. Much success spreading the healthy tips!

@craigdaly5111 4 ай бұрын

Good point that, start with the basics.

@czikkanhardt4750 3 ай бұрын

It's interesting how easily the should-be-obvious is overlooked. I've never considered treating something so natural as a routine. I suppose repetition will turn almost any action into an exercise. Quite brilliant, really.

@JustJessee 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for keeping in mind the bodies and abilities of the people who need motivation and instruction the MOST. Everyone else who scoffs at the pre-basics like this....move along, see you in 30 years or after life events happen to you that dramatically impact what your body can do vs what your brain thinks your body can still do.

@ahill4642 4 ай бұрын

new subscriber here… because this video makes so much sense. We start with the basics and go from there. I love it.

@johnpejnovich7722 4 ай бұрын

Good insight Mike Chang. This functional exercise reminds all of us that our bodies are made to move. 👍🤙✌️

@InMyCups 3 ай бұрын

I have 2 non-healing torn achilles. I used to hike 5-8 miles a day. It's hard to try to adapt exercises to my injured status. Grateful for your post.

@beefitze7281 3 ай бұрын

you send a great message, very well shown and explained, send this to somebody , so simple and so important !!!!!

@Studio1891 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video of doing everyday stuff…as i get older and see people i love age, you are 100% correct it’s about functionality exercises. I’m doing more of this to keep me out of the doctors office/chiropractors.

@c.galindo9639 3 ай бұрын

Seems simple but it’s actually very helpful for those who can’t do it, which is the point of the video. I absolutely enjoyed this great teaching done here

@andrewkliss274 4 ай бұрын

So simple and so logical!

@sylviebaudel9342 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks Sir your video is really essential for a lot of People 👍

@timmullen8951 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mike. Good advice. Another exercise I have a habit of doing is standing & balancing on one foot for 30+ seconds & then standing & balancing on the other foot for 30+ seconds. It is a game now of seeing how long I can balance on one foot. The purpose is to prevent falls by becoming more sure footed on two feet.

@Paul-dorsetuk 4 ай бұрын

Thanks you're a legend!!

@jbgant8513 4 ай бұрын

Excellent.

@Ogrematic 4 ай бұрын

This is great. I'm gonna show my mom this. Thank you.

@samirsam9578 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU SIR 🙏

@canadiancontent352 3 ай бұрын

Actually a fantastic warm up that I always forget

@Lesloi6227 4 ай бұрын

I’m doing that - cheers and thanks.

@gerlindechristina238 3 ай бұрын

You crack me up, Mike! I actually hate doing that, especially several times in a row, but it happens everytime I forgot something after lying down for sleep😅On the other hand, after hearing you, I now appreciate to actually be able to do the movement🙂 - thanks for sharing

@truthsayer9245 4 ай бұрын

Love it, almost up there with towel rows

@Genghisdon65 2 ай бұрын

It is ridiculous how the simplest things mean the most. Thank you.

@johnadair4979 4 ай бұрын

So very practical.

@robertmyers6859 4 ай бұрын

GREAT ADVICE

@Mark-db1ok 4 ай бұрын

What a great video, thank you for saying this! I know people with weight problems + knee/back injuries. They're too intimidated to even consider a gym, and feel lost knowing where to even start regaining strength. I try to tell people "just start where you are, because that is indeed WHERE YOU ARE". If it's a workout for you, then it's a workout. There should be NO shame for anyone trying to better themselves.

@ricosuave5120 3 ай бұрын

Omg, BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR!!

@rudewaanphillips9622 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man. I didn't think about exercise like that.

@ardalwinterborn 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this

@OneEyedLion 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I currently do have problems doing this. I'm going to re-watch this until I get it right.

@John-zz5gt 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir

@michaelyao57 4 ай бұрын

down to earth. this is what we need. not fancy put on the show workout

@soniaperez2417 3 ай бұрын

Mike, I love your manner of teaching and wisdom. I have a suggestion, not a criticism. Cpuld you re-do this video with better optics. I can't quite fully see the movements and I would benefit immensely from it. Would ypu consider a re-shoot? Thank you from NC USA.

@johnloving9401 4 ай бұрын

Brilliantly insightful - thank you.

@LeftThumbBreak 4 ай бұрын

This is so true. And it’s amazing how difficult it can get doing a lot then doing with one hand then no hands then with weight.

@vijendernathaniel2488 4 ай бұрын

Nicely explained

@reaperto97 4 ай бұрын

Totally gonna try this that is just phenomenal I must say

@bobabooey285 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@cindylutz7442 4 ай бұрын

Makes sense!

@hkguitar1984 4 ай бұрын

Thank You Sir, Yes, I do know someone who can benefit from this.

@riccarrasquilla379 4 ай бұрын

thanks for the video

@laurarichey7439 3 ай бұрын

Very good important exercise!

@user-es3ti8rp3f 3 ай бұрын

Great vid Thanks

@guaranteedV 3 ай бұрын

On point.

@user-go8ft8dm3g 4 ай бұрын

Yes, my body strength has diminished in my 60's. My body won't keep up with my brain. I need safe easy excercises so thank you for ths wise reminder. Balance is also a serious issue as we age making things like yoga difficult. I am going to watch your other videos and strengthen my muscles this way. Thank you so much!

@shaaannneee 4 ай бұрын

I love this guy he is real

@dannyhardesty3692 4 ай бұрын

Good video! Would also recommend a nearby chair to grab onto to help you get off the ground for safety reasons so you don't stumble forward or backwards if you are having problems with the basic movement.

@tacotony4090 4 ай бұрын

Yep, that's something I need to work on.

@mmccbb7mcb278 3 ай бұрын

66 years old and in reasonable shape. I walk most days at a medium pace for 30-40 minutes. This exercise is not easy to do for 10-15 minutes at a time, but I love it and have added it to my near daily routine. It’s a good workout for us ‘seniors’.

@magnificentmuttley2084 4 ай бұрын

Mike, thank you for the video. It may seem simple but I know it will help those who are not as nimble as they once were. After surgery, it can be frightening to realise that sometimes doing the simplest thing, like getting off the floor, can be a challenge. Best regards from the Giants Causeway coast of Northern Ireland. 😄👍☘️