Senior Fitness - Full Body Resistance Training Workout

In this video, we are working on some great resistance training exercises designed to help strengthen all of your major muscle groups.
Resistance training means to exercise with some form of resistance. This can be in the form of actual weights (dumbells etc), resistance bands or everyday water bottles or cans of soup.
The type of weight doesn’t matter as long as whatever you choose to use should be comfortable for you.
You can also substitute weight just for range of motion movement meaning just moving your muscles can be resistance for some. Especially if you have any limitations due to previous surgery or injury.
You don’t have to use weights for this workout.
Here, we are working through both upper and lower body to make sure we are using all of our major muscle groups including arms, legs, back and core.
Strengthening these areas helps you with everyday movements like lifting pots or pans, walking up stairs or even just sitting and standing.
As per every exercise only do what you feel comfortable with and avoid pain or discomfort. If you decide to use weights choose only weights that you are comfortable with and never force any movement that causes discomfort.
Also, don’t forget to take lots of breaks and drink water.
Have a great workout!
Team Meredith
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[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you for watching! Please let us know in the comments what you would like to see more of from us either in workouts or health and wellness. As always you can find us here: www.SeniorFitnessWithMeredith.com Thank You! - Meredith

[@30dvora]

I really enjoy exercising under your guidance

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you!!

[@ferdinandratte5303]

just went through resistance programs for my 65+ aged mother, to keep her going on training while corona! I studied sports and just wanted to mention, that i really like your easy going and fine selected exercises and your way of teaching! thx

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi Ferdinand! I am so very happy you found my workouts for your mother! I hope she is enjoying them now, and will continue to for time to come:) I will definitely continue making them! I appreciate your kind comment and support! Take care and stay healthy, you and your family! Meredith

[@nicolehenderson3884]

I love how you place emphasis on breathing and correct form. Both so important! You are great!! So I discovered your channel 😊

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you so much!!

[@beckylynn6128]

I love the easy pace, gentle music and no repeats!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you Becky!!

[@Kathy-lo8fx]

Really likes this one. Could feel the muscles working!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Yes, way to go!

[@obsessedwithpink417]

thank you mam very nice for our seniors

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you, glad you enjoy it!

[@suesalmela]

my husband and I continue to do this sequence and really enjoy it! Thank you so much for offering this.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you Sue!

[@KathrynLee50]

Thank you, Meredith. This is a great workout and you clearly know what you're doing and modeling the exercises and form beautifully! I'll be looking for more of your videos to use regularly. ~Kathryn

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you so much Kathryn!!

[@razelbazel8376]

Another wonderful class. Increasing strength with all of your classes.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

So wonderful to hear!! Thank you so much!! Your hard work and consistency is what is getting you the increasing strength...I am happy to help!! Keep it up! Take care, Meredith

[@everybreathcounts914]

Another great video, well paced, clear instructions and you took this morning’s workout up to another level! Thanks for helping.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you so much!!

[@MR-kn3so]

I just found your YT channel and this is just what I've been looking for. Thank you so much!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you for the support! I am so happy you found the channel and you are enjoying the workouts! Keep up the great work and keep me posted on your progress!:) Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

[@williewattstroutman4724]

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you Willie, I’m so happy you enjoy them!!

[@evelynantonyraj5970]

Thank you Merideth. God bless.I am following you from India

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

I’m so glad you enjoy the workouts!!

[@christinemitchell8982]

I just found out about this site today from a friend on myfitnesspal. Just what I've been needing to get me though the rest of winter. Thank you Meredith for a nice gentle workout.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi Christine! I am so happy you are enjoying the workouts! Thank you so much for watching! I hope they get you through winter, and beyond :) Take care, Meredith

[@a.duarte8879]

Great weight workout. Appreciate verbal cues. It really helps me to maintain good posture, tense stomach and bend knees.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed the workout and cuing! Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy, Meredith

[@suesalmela]

thank you, I enjoyed your sequencing!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you Sue!

[@sheldonhellin4048]

Hey Meredith, Loved this class. Would love if when you make future videos you make them 30+ minutes and a touch more intense. Love the way you do your classes. Becoming a fan.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi Sheldon! I appreciate the comment...and I agree, and will start doing more long videos. I have gotten many comments that viewers are enjoying and like the longer workouts. Stay tuned, many more to come:) Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy! Meredith

[@peggybrendel9884]

This is what I've been looking for - a fast way to combine lower and upper strength exercises. My usual strength exercise routine takes too long and this is a way for me to get what I need much more efficiently. I will probably go straight to the combined ones without doing them separately, which might save even more time. Now, I'll be looking for the best and shortest seated abs/core exercises and I should be good to go. Thank you so much!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Sounds perfect Peggy! Way to go!

[@clc7378]

Thank You! 🙌🏼

[@elainewosullivan8247]

Thank you Meredith

[@kims1941]

I enjoyed this workout, Meredith.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this workout and for taking time to try it out:)

[@dmseeney]

Wow! Excellent! Thank you!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you!!

[@lucius10]

Thank you very much. I didn't have to hold on to the chair.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Way to go Lucius!

[@a.duarte8879]

Great workout!! Thank You.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you so much, I am so happy you liked the workout!

[@MirrorImage03]

Good Morning Meredith and KZbin fans. I too also just discovered your site today 4/20/2020. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions and variations of exercises. Working on creating my Playlist today of the many workouts that you offer. And Yes, I'm sweating. Will share with others. Be safe. Thanks again.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi Ann! Thank you so much for the comment! I am so very happy you found the channel and you are enjoying the workouts...and you are planning on sharing it! That is so sweet:) Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy! Meredith

[@MindYourMovement]

agree! Just found this channel as well. Meredith has put together some great moves. Have shared with my clients too!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you!!

[@ALi-bn6bf]

Thank you! Exactly what I need!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you for joining! Let us know if you'd like to see a specific type of workout. Thank you! - meredith

[@kims1941]

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith I like barre workouts. Not sure if it's in your wheelhouse or not. :)

[@shawnquinones9137]

So, just found this and I'm looking forward to getting started. Just started walking home from my granddaughter's father's house after getting her on the bus. My Dr. Thinks it's awesome, while my body isn't so jubilant lol. Anyway this looks perfect for those days when I don't need to make the mile walk and hopefully between the two I can lose some of this weight and get stronger . . . .My dream to be as healthy as I was 30's . . would be so nice Thank you.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Way to go Shawn! You can do it, and I am here for you!

[@connierose648]

I need all the help I can get to remember to breathe and sit up. I appreciate all your talking me through. When do you do the live streaming?

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi Connie! I am so happy you enjoyed the workout and my instruction:) The next Livestream is Saturday, May 1st. We are doing the first Saturday of the month right now. I look forward to you joining! Take care, Meredith

[@SoozWeissbergsartspace]

Whoo-eee! A great and challenging workout for my morning!! Is that a little teapot back there on your table? Just for a spot of color? So cute.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

A great challenge to start the day:) And it is a little pot that adds great color! Thank you for noticing!

[@1Dahlia4U]

Thank you so much Meredith for helping us to stay in great condition. Love your videos.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you Saundra! I am so happy and privileged to be able to help! I appreciate you and your support!! Take care and stay well, Meredith

[@thegamechanger2362]

Great Video!!!!

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you!

[@denised3842]

Thanks Meredith for another great workout. I'm working my way through all of them.Next time with ankle weights. How long do I have to hold stretches for.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Great job Denise! When time allows, hold stretches for 15+ seconds. That allows the muscles to fully relax in the stretch, and then stretch:)

[@lucydych9474]

Very nice and especially since you use mirroring...

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you Lucy Dych! And thank you for watching:) - Meredith

[@farzanaaziz5277]

Tnx

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you!

[@connierose648]

Super video! I applauded for $10.00 👏👏👏

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Thank you so much!!

[@californiadreaming6]

Hi there. Very good workout. How many times a week do you recommend doing this workout for best results?

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi Deidre! Thank you for the comment, and support! This can be done 2-3x per week, always giving a days rest between to allow the muscles to recover. Take care!

[@isobelwood]

Hello Meredith My husband and I are enjoying your sessions, and find them helpful in this time of isolation. We came across a session where you did a cardio with weights standing, you timed each session to have shirt rest in between. I’ve looked all over and I can’t find it. Could you help me find this session. I think it lasted about 26 mins Thank you Issybel

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi Isobel! That makes me so happy that you and your husband are enjoying the workouts! And you are staying active and moving during these times! Here are a couple I think you might be referring to, the later being the one I am pretty sure you want: Full Body Resistance Workout-26mins. Not timed, but strength training movements done for repetitions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6fCdXWvn6ZoqbM Beginner HIIT Workout- 14 mins. Times with cardio movements, lower body, upper body strength training. This is a great workout to do 2x through!! Make it close to 30mins!!:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYWciIJvadChhsk Thank you again for the comment! Keep up the great work! Take care and stay healthy! Meredith

[@isobelwood]

Senior Fitness With Meredith Hello again Meredith, thank you’d much for replying to my question. There are lots of good options for us. The first one I mentioned was particularly good for us. You were standing all the time and you had a little timer on the table which you used to take 15 sec breaks in between . You gave the choice to do cardio with or without the weights. I’d love to find that one in particular xxx

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi again Issybel! So, I am as perplexed as you. Unless the latest video we released is it: Advanced Cardio and Core-24mins...use of the timer:) Standing cardio with the option of weights. Core/abdominal work done on the floor or a raised sturdy surface. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXWXiZWlr62Bidk I am hoping that is it!:) Keep me posted! Take care, Meredith

[@Misssha123]

Is this safe for someone with knee injury??

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi! Yes, these are all Low Impact and very safe for the knees. No twisting or impact. I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Take care and stay well, Meredith

[@angelacanter3812]

Is safe for 61 yo woman? I weight 109 and eat healthy

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Hi Angela! Very safe! Watch your form and keep breathing, as I cue always!!:) take care!!

[@st.albans4997]

I love these workouts! 👍💕Great instructor.

[@melanse]

Please stop talking and just do it!!

[@sharonrubinstein9595]

Well that's unnecessary. As a trainer, the cueing helps to remind you of your form.

[@Misssha123]

Why I like it when she explains

[@st.albans4997]

Completely unacceptable comment. Anybody who’s worked out with a good fitness instructor or trainer knows that they instruct and cue.

[@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith]

Yes, I do talk a lot, but I feel it necessary. Thank you for the comment!