Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us for today’s podcast episode!This week we’re jumping into on of our most highly received questions, what type of resistance bands should you use? (And what type of bands does Meredith use!)This is a great question and depending on your level of fitness, it can have many answers. Fortunately Meredith is here to help us sort it all out!Resistance bands are a great way to add resistance and strength training to your workouts in an easy to use fashion. If you’ve never used bands or are curious as to what sizes you should be using then this episode is for you:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Information on how different companies market different sizes in colors and also what type of band Meredith generally like to use.2). How you can think about using different sizes and weights for different areas of your body and you don’t have to use just one size for your whole workout.3). Some of Meredith’s thoughts comparing flat bands and tubing bands, with or without handles and sets of bands.4). Why the price of a set of bands may not always equal the best quality and some of Meredith’s suggestions on what to look for is a set of bands.5). Meredith’s insight in how she determines which bands are best to use for her and for others she has worked with in the past.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We receive  a lot of questions about resistance bands and really appreciate you taking the time to make sure you use what is right for you. Hopefully this episode has helped you determine your level of resistance bands use to keep you building strong.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There are hidden blessings in every struggle.”This motivation is about staying positive and looking for reasons and blessings  while we may be struggling with something in our lives. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.”This motivation is about remembering that at the end of each day, we must say to ourselves that we tried hard no matter the outcome of the day. No beating ourselves up, just positivity and compassion…being gentle with ourselves while we continue to work hard.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for joining us for this week’s episode!We get a lot of questions from many people around the world asking about what size dumbbells Meredith uses in her workout videos so we decided to dedicate one episode to discussing what dumbbells we use but more importantly which ones are best for you.Dumbbells are a great piece of workout equipment to have with you. They are great for resistance training, building up muscle in all parts of the body from both upper and lower areas.But what sizes should you invest in? Are there different style to look for?In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith breaks down the exact weight and size dumbbells she commonly uses in her workout videos.2). Tips on buying dumbbells and the important things you should look for when shopping.3). Some suggestions from Meredith on how to decide if the dumbbells you are using are too heavy or too light.4). Why form is so important when using dumbbells and how focusing on form can be the difference between a great workout or risk injury.5). Why dumbbells are so popular and perfect for the home gym if you can find the right set for you using the tips in this episode.///We hope this episode helps you decide what size dumbbells are best for you and how to go about looking for the right ones. There are many things to consider when putting together your “home gym” and having the right set of dumbbells that you feel comfortable with can make a big difference.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”- Babe RuthThis motivation is about not giving up! Be the one who, even when everyone thinks you should, you never give up!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Respect your body.  It’s the only one you’ve got.”This motivation is about respecting your body, being happy in your skin, staying positive with yourself! Look at all the amazing and wonderful things your body can do and stop getting mad at it because it can not do something.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this episode!This week we’re taking a look at a part of the body that can cause many issues for people if not taken care of properly… the lower back. It seems as though we all go through a time in our lives where we can suffer from lower back issues. This is very common especially as we age.We may not realize it but we use our back in everything we do. This can become very clear when we injure ourselves and are unable to do simple activities like walking or sitting. Our lower back is so important to us and because of this, we must take extra care when keeping it in good health.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why the lower back is one of the most consistent areas that people bring up when they are experiencing pain and why it’s so common.2). What areas make up our lower back exactly and how we may not realize how many muscles back pain can affect.3). How posture plays a big role in helping keep your lower back in good shape and it’s something you can concentrate on every day.4). Tips on taking care of our backs when we are in different positions like laying down or sitting.5). Some suggestions of exercises /stretches you can try everyday to help keep your back loose, strong and ready for your daily activities.///We hope you enjoy this podcast and that it has provided some value to you when it comes to how to properly care for and strengthen your lower back. Our goal is to keep you active and healthy and having lower back problems can easily lead to non-mobility.Hopefully this episode inspires you to take the extra steps needed to care for your lower back and keep you in the game:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Believe in yourself a little more.”This motivation is about believing in yourself. Not thinking negatively, not talking down on yourself...believing you can and using that strength to do it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The best way out is always through”. -Robert FrostThis motivation is about staying strong no matter what we are going through. And going through it is sometimes the best way. It isn’t always easy and fun, but you can do it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast!In this episode we’re diving into the topic of adding weight to your cardio routines and is this a good idea?Cardio exercises are a great way to get your heart rate up and burn calories. However if you feel like you ever want to “up the intensity” is it a good idea to add weight to your cardio exercises? Everyone is build differently and we are all at different levels of fitness. Adding weight can help you “get more” out of your cardio exercises but only if done correctly and under the right circumstances.Luckily Meredith is here to help guide us down this path and shares some insight into things to consider when adding weights to your cardio workouts.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). How the feedback and questions we receive about adding weight to cardio routines has made us want to share this topic and give more insight into how to go about doing so using SF videos.2). Why making sure safety and form should be the most important factors to consider when adding weight so as to avoid any unnecessary injury.3). The differences between using weights for upper body movement during cardio and lower body weights (ankle weights etc) and Meredith’s best recommendation on which is the safest to consider.4). Meredith’s recommendations and tips on how to incorporate weight into your cardio workouts in the safest manner.5). Meredith’s suggestions on a weekly workout schedule that incorporates a cardio/weight workout yet maintains a good resistance and cardio balance.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We get a lot of great questions about this topic and really appreciate your feedback. Hopefully this episode has helped you in your decision to change up your cardio routines in a safe and effective manner.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.