Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!This week we have a great discussion on some of the best foods you can eat to help you build more muscle.we receive many questions on which exercises help build up your muscles and we love getting the chance to learn more bout you and your routines. Building up muscle takes a 2 pronged approach in that you need to be consistent with your resistance exercises but you should also be eating the right foods. Doing both regularly and consistently will help keep you muscles strong and in shape.But which foods are best for building muscle?In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s experiences in working with seniors about their common diets and how meat and protein sources aren’t always eaten as much as it should be and the many other types of protein sources available besides meat.2). Meredith’s thoughts on using protein powders and or protein drinks to get your protein amounts in.3).  Why working out and lifting weights is not enough to build muscle, proper nutrition and intake amounts are just as important.4). Meredith’s suggestions of certain foods that you should consider adding to your weekly diet if you want to build muscle and maintain good strength.5). Also some great suggestions of foods to be used as energy sources to help get you through your workouts that aren’t protein rich but are still very important.///Thank you again for listening to this week’s episode. Building up muscle can be challenging and frustrating for some especially when you’re not seeing the results you would like.Fortunately with these tips from Meredith we hope you have a good idea on what to prepare meal wise for you so that you ensure the best diet to help keep your muscles strong no matter what age you are.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Expect nothing.  Appreciate everything.”This motivation is about appreciating every moment we have. Remembering we have to work hard for things, expecting nothing in return but feeling good for ourselves.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A negative mind will never give you a positive life.”This motivation is about staying positive through times when we want to be negative. Keeping the mind focused and in a good place will keep you on track to staying positive!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.