YouTube recommendations for strength training for longer walks/hikes

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I have started doing quite a lot of long walks that involve steps/ascent and descent. I am really noticing stiffness and tightness around my hips, properly lower back and a bit of thighs and knees. I assume it would be really beneficial to do some strengthening exercises for these areas. Wondered if anyone has any YouTube videos they recommend for hiking/walking strength. Obviously I did a search but would be great if there are tried and tested suggestions from fellow Mumsnetters

Try Pilates for backs. Sounds like a hip flexor problem and Pilates will help. Loads of 15 min videos on YouTube

But also just standard overall strength training: try weighted squats ( check your form rigorously ) step ups, split squats, RDLs or deadlifts. But the squat pattern - both legs or single leg - will be really good for knees, hips, glutes and quads.

I’ve just realised with the heatwaves and summer holidays I haven’t been squeezing in my few short YouTube yoga videos in a week, which I think are doing a similar thing to Pilates though I’m going to go and see if there are different stretches as never done Pilates.

Yes I think it’s squats I need - with a lot of poking around I think I have a very weak glute on that side which is sending everything else out of whack.

I am about to finish Kassandra 30 day yogalates sequence on YT. 10-15 mins a day that has had a noticeable impact on muscle tone and my core. Thoroughly recommended.

I was thinking I need something like this for when we’re back in school routine. I’ll have a look

Also thank you so much to everyone for advice!