Episode 31: Three Keys to Living the Highest Quality of Life Physically

(1:50) Adding quality life to your years, not years to your life(2:37) Falling is one of the top causes of mortality when you are over 80(3:30) The fracture doesn’t kill people, it’s a cumulation of things(4:36) How is this relevant to YOU? (5:41) Key #1 - Stand on one leg for 60 seconds & why this is important(7:09) #1 benefit standing on one leg does for you(9:09) Should I be holding onto something while standing on one leg for 60 seconds?(10:25) This is all in levels, depends on your starting point, you can progress to standing on one leg holding onto something to standing on one leg with your eyes closed(11:02) Key #2 - stand up, lean over and touch your toes(12:16) How Jake went from never being able to touch his toes to now being able too(12:41) Why it is more difficult for men to touch their toes(14:12) Why being able to touch your toes is related to quality of life in your later years. The more flexibility you have, the more ability you have to do things(14:45) The more flexible you are, the more mobile you are(15:13) For those of you who have never been able to touch your toes, start putting effort into it!(16:32) Key #3 - being able to do a solid squat(17:40) Sit and stands in a chair count as a squat! One of our client’s does that 5 times every time before he sits down(18:50) How Jake lost his grandmother(19:45) 30 squats a day keeps Jake Berman away(20:16) Key #4 - Get on the ground and back up WITHOUT using your hands, as well as alternate sides(22:20) Jenni’s hip surgery at 20 years old and how it affects her strength and flexibility(23:21) Recap of the 4 keys to success to living the highest quality of life you can physicallyJoin us on social media - Facebook: @bermanwellness , @physicaltherapynaplesInstagram: @berman_wellness, @bermanphysicaltherapyEmail us - [email protected]@bermanwellness.comCheck out our website - www.bermanpt.comwww.bermanpt.com/wellnessCheck out the new book, The Berman Method of Golf Performance - www.bermanpt.com/book Check Us Out On Social Media - Facebook: @bermanwellness , @physicaltherapynaples, @Berman Golf Instagram: @berman_wellness, @bermanphysicaltherapy , @Berman Golf Youtube: Berman Golf, Berman Physical TherapyTikTok: Bermangolf, BermanwellnessEmail us - [email protected] [email protected] Check out our website - www.bermanpt.com www.bermanpt.com/wellnesswww.bermangolf.com