Senior Fitness - Resistance Band Exercises for Seniors 

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Hi Georgina! Thank you so much for the comment! I am so very happy that you found the channel and you are trying out the workouts, especially the resistance bands ones to help strengthen you. I, too, d hope you can get your partner involved in the workouts...and the dancing workouts! That would be wonderful! Let me know when that happens, I know it will:) Thank you so much for the support and recommendations! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

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So great to hear! I am so happy you enjoyed the workout and it was just what you need right now. I hope you can enjoy my other workouts as you feel more comfortable, and I am here to help your healthy lifestyle!! Take care, Meredith

Great to hear the workouts I offer will be of help to get your dad back on track and where he should be:) I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Take care, Meredith

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Hi Jackie! First, I will say thank you for the amazing comment!! Second, I am so very proud of you for working hard and finding my channel and workouts...MS is difficult and every day different, and I commend you for your hard work! Keep me posted on progress and how you are feeling!! And keep up the amazing work! Thank YOU for the support! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

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Thank you Matt!! I am so happy you found my workouts and you enjoy them!! Please keep me posted on which you do and even what type you are looking for...would love to help! Take care and talk soon, Meredith

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith I do the exercises in this video targeting the upper back, the shoulders, rotator cuffs, the triceps, the core, and even the biceps (although that's not covered in this video!). Life is not easy but I find when I get that nice muscle burn it makes me feel like I'm doing something worthwhile and healthy!

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Hi Laura! Thank you for the comment, I appreciate it! I am very happy you found the channel and enjoyed the workout! Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

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Hi Debbi! I am so very happy you found the channel and the resistance bands workouts! Your massage therapist is right, those should be great for you! I have many so I hope you enjoy them all! Thank you so much for the support!! Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

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Hi Valorie! Thank you so much for the comment! I am so happy you found the channel, and the workout was a good fit for you and your mom!! I love that so much!! You both keep up the great work!! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

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Thank you Doris! I am happy you enjoyed the workout! Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

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Thank you A Li! Yes! Always breathing and focusing on a relaxed pace that works for you always, so important. Thank you for tuning in!

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Thank you Joann! I am so happy you like the workouts, and will continue to do more:) I appreciate your support! Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

Thank you so much for the inspiring words and motivation Carol! And thank you for tuning in. We are working on more videos for the fall which hopefully will be helpful to more motivated seniors and talented instructors. Thank you again and have a great day!

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Hi Neil! So happy to hear you found the channel, and passed it along to others! I appreciate that so much!! Especially during these troubling and uncertain times, I am happy you will continue to keep moving...and happy my workouts will help in that endeavor! Keep up the amazing work!! Take care and stay safe in Toronto!! Meredith

Thank you so much Rifat for your comment!! I am so happy you found and are enjoying the workouts:) Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy! Meredith

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Thank you for the comment and sharing Vicki! I do agree with any and ALL shoulder exercises, they can be taxing on any body especially one with existing shoulder impingement or impairments. As you might notice, I never do overhead presses, mainly for that reason; I do not believe they are even worth leaving to the discretion of the individual:) As I always say, do what feels best for the body-each one is different and unique. Thank you again for watching, and for your wonderful comment! Take care! - Meredith

Hi! I agree, all ages and levels...resistance bands make a great workout!! Thank you for the comment! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

Hi Nafisa! I appreciate your comments, and yes I do hope to put a specific workout together for scoliosis. I will say that any of the core, ab, and back workouts we have are all good for strengthening, and the stretching workouts help with stretching and flexibility of the back, core, and spine. Hope these can help until we can get a specific video/workout done:) Take care and stay healthy! Meredith

Hi Gail! I am so happy you found my videos. As far as the resistance band and other resistance training is concerned, those should be done every other day, 3-4 days/week max. Add cardiovascular, balance, and stretching to the days in between. Keep up the great work! I am very proud of you! Take care, Meredith

Hi Doris! Always consult your physician first, but all types of exercise is good for upper body lymphedema. Stretching and flexibility: www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/simple-stretching-chair-exercises-for-seniors/ Strength training: www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/senior-fitness-upper-body-exercises-for-beginners/ Cardiovascular exercise: www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/senior-fitness-20-min-low-impact-cardio-workout-for-beginners/ All will help the deep breathing, blood and muscles pumping, which will help lymp move along. I hope this helps! Keep me posted!! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

Hello in Turkey! With resistance/strength training, every other day is best so the muscles can mend and grow. On the day between, great for cardio, stretching, ROM, and balance work. I hope this helps! Enjoy!

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Hi Maria! Thank you for the comment! I’m so happy you enjoy the workouts! So with my bands, I usually buy a roll of Theraband and cut to size, usually around 55inches in length. The precut ones for purchase are usually 5feet (60inches) in length. So yours is slightly shorter. I hope this helps! And you can get a longer band if necessary! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

Yes I will!

You can start with whichever body part you’d like, I too switch it up. I like to start with large muscles, such as quadriceps or back, to help warm up the body and other muscles.

Hi A Wong! I am so happy you found my channel and workouts! Yes, it is absolutely fine to stand while doing the movements that can be done standing. As for the breathing question: I say as long as you are breathing, I am happy:) Usually when doing any type of resistance training work, it is best to exhale while exerting. So when the muscle is working most, exhale to help lift the weight/band. But again as long as you are breathing, all is good!! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

Thank you very much for your quick response and detailed explanation. Wishing you and your family stay healthy and safe!

Thank you, you as well! Stay safe and healthy and happy!

Thank you so much for your question JG Hernandez. As a matter of fact, this workout is great for osteoporosis! Any weight bearing, both low impact and high impact workouts as well as resistance training using weights, bands, or balls, help with building and maintaining muscle which helps with our bone strengthening. Here is an article I wrote on this subject: www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/osteoporosis-awareness/ I will keep these workouts coming for you to enjoy :-) Thank you again! - Meredith

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith Thank you so very much for your response looking forward to keep on working out to your videos :)

Hi Bhanu! Thank you for the comment. Yes I use theraband and I get them in rolls from Amazon. I then cut then to length, about 55inches for me. They do sell sets that are great for beginners! I hope this helps! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

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I prefer bands, I can hold better and get better resistance…but tube bands are good as well. Especially if you like the foam handles that generally are on them. Really a personal preference per user:) I hope that helps!

Hi Magda! Thank you for the comment. I have a Learning Level workout for shoulder dysfunction or ailments that might be of help to you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NqRlELIVhyU.html&feature=emb_logo I hope that helps! Take care, Meredith

Than you Zaza!

Hi! Yes, each brand has a different color for each resistance. This one I was using in this workout is a medium resistance. It was an off brand. I hope that helps!

Thank you Kathy! Keep up the great work, and keep strengthening the legs so the knee is ready for surgery. Here is a link to bands I like: www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/equipment/ Take care!

Hi! You can order bands from Amazon if that is available to you. They are also available at most sporting goods stores and chain stores. I hope this helps! Take care!

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith I purchased a set at Dicks Sporting Goods. Thank you.

This is a great set: www.amazon.com/dp/B000LX4KRA/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=seniorfitn048-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=8f72c5d55bc1a1b2707e8b2d96e92df9&creativeASIN=B000LX4KRA&th=1 You can also purchase and cut: www.amazon.com/dp/B0042PYGDQ/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=seniorfitn048-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=3c97252cdf545cb34b6303b9cfc0ed45&creativeASIN=B0042PYGDQ&th=1

Hi Josette! Thank you for the observations and comments on the video. When it comes to any workouts that I put together for my channel and for seniors I work with, I am always aware of capabilities and boundaries. These workouts are put out to the masses where, as you can see at the beginning, I like to say do what you can do because every individual is different. I’ve worked with and will continue to work with many people who have pacemakers and I know limitations very well. That’s why there’s a variation of still working front of the body, chest, with the band but not opening the arms...pressing the band straight out in front of you(chest press as opposed to chest fly). Also, when I put workouts together I make it so they are moves that most everyone can do and every part of the body is being utilized, all muscles are being worked, range of motion is in place. Again each individual has to go in knowing their limitations and what they can and can’t do on any given day knowing each day is different from the next. :-) Again I thank you for your comments and I hope you enjoy the multitude of videos I have put out for the broad range of people I am working with and trying to touch and impact in positive ways! Have a wonderful day! Take care, Meredith

Hi Elaine! Thank you for the comment! Yes, you can be barefoot when doing the seated exercises. It is when we stand I believe a nice comfortable and sturdy shoe is a good practice to have. Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith