Will Harlow - HT Physio

Will Harlow - HT Physio Led by Will Harlow, HT Physio helps people aged 50+ in Farnham regain mobility, avoid surgery, and stay off pain pills.
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Our YouTube channel provides expert advice to help people worldwide. Our mission is to keep you healthy and active beyond your fifties!

23/12/2025

What Daily Squats for 30 Days Does to Your Body

In this video, Farnham's leading over-50s specialist physio, Will Harlow, shares what doing squats for 30 days did for his body. This video is perfect for seniors and ages 50+.

Get your 100% free Stronger for Life Roadmap here: https://roadmap.lifelongmobility.co/?video=QCzwr_tlC1A
• Get Will's Sunday Times Bestseller, Thriving Beyond Fifty, here: https://hayhs.com/TBF_pp_pb_az
• Find the Lifelong Mobility Program here: https://www.lifelongmobility.co/lifelongmobility

Find the fitness products Will recommends here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/htphysioover-fiftiesspecialistphysio

*Any information in this video should not be used as a substitute for individual medical advice. Please seek advice from your local healthcare professional before taking action on the information in this video. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Will Harlow will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.*

Full policies here: https://ht-physio.co.uk/youtube-social-media-disclaimers/ & https://www.lifelongmobility.co/advice-injury-disclaimer

Poor sleep isn’t “just part of getting older.”In most cases, it’s a handful of fixable habits quietly working against yo...
23/12/2025

Poor sleep isn’t “just part of getting older.”

In most cases, it’s a handful of fixable habits quietly working against you.

As we age, sleep becomes lighter and more fragile, and when sleep suffers, so does recovery, energy, strength, mood, and long-term health.

The good news? You don’t need supplements, trackers, or extreme routines.✨

The changes that improve sleep after 50 are often boring but powerful:
• More consistency
• Better timing
• A calmer evening environment
• Less stimulation at the wrong times

I’ve laid out 10 simple, realistic sleep fixes, the kind you can actually stick to, that help your body rest, repair, and recover properly again.

👉 Pick 2–3 changes and start tonight.

💬 Comment ROADMAP if you want more practical, age-smart ways to stay strong, mobile, and well after 50.

22/12/2025

If you want to walk better and move more freely, don’t skip this simple stretch.

All you need is a bottom step.

Here’s how to do it:
• Place the front half of your foot on the step with your leg straight.
•Keep your heel dropped.
•Slowly and gently lean your body weight forward until you feel a stretch through the calf.
👉 Once you feel the stretch, hold for 30 seconds, then repeat a couple of times on each side.

Tight calves limit ankle movement, which can affect your walking speed, balance, and even knee or foot comfort.

Improving this one area can make everyday movement feel smoother and lighter.

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(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

22/12/2025

If you’ve ever felt a bit unsteady when walking, this one simple exercise can make a real difference.

It’s called the weight transfer with reach, and it trains the exact balance skill your body uses every time you take a step.

🔸Stand with your feet about hip-width apart.
🔸Slowly shift all your weight onto one leg without lifting the other foot.
🔸Gently reach forward with one hand to increase the challenge.
🔸Before you lose control, come back to centre and repeat on the other side.

Move slowly, stay relaxed, and keep it controlled.

This isn’t about forcing balance, it’s about teaching your body to trust one leg at a time.

👉 Do this for about one minute, a couple of times a day.

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(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

Most people over 50 are told to “strengthen their core”, but almost no one is shown how to do it safely and effectively....
21/12/2025

Most people over 50 are told to “strengthen their core”, but almost no one is shown how to do it safely and effectively.

❌ Sit-ups pull on the spine.
❌ Planks don’t reflect real-life movement.
❌ And both miss the deep core muscles that protect your back and improve balance as you age.

👉 Do this instead – the Core Activation Ladder.

One movement. Three levels. Built to support your spine, not punish it.

How to use it:✨
• Start at Level 1
• Move slowly and stay controlled
• Progress only when you can hold control for 1 full minute

The 3 levels:
• Table Top — reactivates deep core support
• Double-Leg Toe Taps — builds control without strain
• Full Dead Bug — trains core, hips, shoulders, and coordination together

🎯 Daily plan:
• Choose your level
• 1 minute per round
• Repeat 3 times

That’s 3 minutes a day for a stronger core, better balance, and a safer spine.

💬 Comment ROADMAP for a personalised plan.

20/12/2025

If squats hurt your knees, don’t give up on them just yet.

Try this simple tweak instead: the heel-raise squat.

All you need is a folded towel under your heels.

Here is how to do it: 👇
• Stand with just your heels on the towel.
• Squat as normal, push your hips back, bend your knees, and sink down only as far as feels comfortable.

For many people, this small change reduces or even eliminates knee pain by changing how the load moves through the joint.

And that means you can still get the strength, balance, and mobility benefits of squatting without aggravating your knees. ✨

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(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

20/12/2025

Why Your Workouts Aren’t Making You Stronger After 50 (And How To Fix It)

In this video, Farnham's leading over-50s specialist physio, Will Harlow, breaks down the 5 biggest reasons people over 50 don't see strength progress and show you how to finally get stronger. This video is perfect for seniors and ages 50+.

• Get your 100% free Stronger for Life Roadmap here: https://roadmap.lifelongmobility.co/?video=QCzwr_tlC1A
• Get Will's Sunday Times Bestseller, Thriving Beyond Fifty, here: https://hayhs.com/TBF_pp_pb_az
• Find the Lifelong Mobility Program here: https://www.lifelongmobility.co/lifelongmobility

Find the fitness products Will recommends here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/htphysioover-fiftiesspecialistphysio

*Any information in this video should not be used as a substitute for individual medical advice. Please seek advice from your local healthcare professional before taking action on the information in this video. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Will Harlow will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.*

Full policies here: https://ht-physio.co.uk/youtube-social-media-disclaimers/ & https://www.lifelongmobility.co/advice-injury-disclaimer

Most people over 60 end up chasing the wrong things to “stay young.”More stretching. More walking. Another gadget.Meanwh...
19/12/2025

Most people over 60 end up chasing the wrong things to “stay young.”

More stretching. More walking. Another gadget.

Meanwhile, the movements that actually keep you strong, steady, and independent get quietly ignored until everyday tasks start to feel harder.

Here’s the truth:
People don’t feel old because of their age. They feel old because their spine stiffens, their hips stop moving freely, and their balance and reaction slow down.

The good news? All of that is trainable at any age. ✨

These three simple movements target the areas that tend to age the fastest and when they move better, people often notice they feel more capable within weeks:

• Spine Ladder – gently curl and unroll your spine to restore smooth, comfortable movement

• Hip Compass – stand on one leg and tap in all directions to rebuild all-around hip control

• Power Step – practise quick catch-steps forward and sideways to sharpen balance reactions

💬 Comment ROADMAP if you want a personalised routine.

18/12/2025

This exercise may look easy, but it’s actually one of the best ways to build stronger and more stable shoulders, no matter your age.

It’s called Band Raise.

All you need is a simple resistance band loop.

Here’s the key most people miss:
✔️ Elbows stay bent at 90 degrees
✔️ Constant tension on the band
✔️ Hands never drift back together

As you raise your arms overhead, that steady outward tension is what wakes up the deep shoulder stabilisers, the muscles that protect your shoulders during everyday tasks like lifting, reaching, and carrying.

Do 5 controlled reps, a couple of times a day, and most people notice better control and less shoulder discomfort within a few weeks.

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(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

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