Senior Fitness With Meredith

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.

This motivation is about doing, going, stop making excuses!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.”-Serena WilliamsThis motivation is about never giving up. To become a true champion you must keep going even when the biggest of hurdles is in front of you.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thanks for joining us on the podcast today!In this episode we are diving into a great discussion with Meredith about some helpful exercises you can try to help strengthen and tone your core.We get a lot of questions about what to do to get a stronger and more toned mid section or core. This consists not only of your abs but obliques and lower back. All working together to help stabilize you in everyday activities and not just exercising.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why having a strong core is so important especially as we age and why it’s we should always include strengthening and toning core exercises regularly.2). Why many core exercises don’t have to be done laying down and some of the examples Meredith shares from her online catalog of exercise videos.3). Why it’s important to know that just because you may not be able to see your core muscles, that they aren’t strong or toned. There are many factors that go into building a strong core.4). Some real world core exercises you can try in your weekly workouts to get you started or some possible new ideas to try to mix up your own core routines.5). How social media, TV and print images have affected our idea of what we think a strong core should look like and why this shouldn’t be used as a standard for you. Everyone is different and building your own body/core should be the focus instead of comparing ourselves to others.///Thank you again for checking out this episode on strengthening and toning your core. This is always a very popular subject and we hope this episode helps shed some light on the topic and give you some great ideas to incorporate into your weekly exercise routines.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.