The Six Best Exercises Seniors Should Be Doing

Finding the right exercises to do can be challenging at times, especially for seniors! When looking for the best exercises it can often lead to unreliable sources or misguided suggestions from people who may not know the senior body well.

Luckily with Meredith’s help and expertise we have rounded up the six best exercises that all seniors should do regularly (based on personal ability of course) and why they are help promote everyday movements and most importantly, longevity.

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In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How we sometimes get “stuck” going through the same exercises each day/week and some of the reasons why we choose certain routines.

2). Some of the ways the fitness industry leads us to think that certain workouts can give you the best immediate results and why that can be misleading.

3). Some of the most common everyday movements that can become difficult for us as we age and why it’s important to be proactive to address them through exercise on a regular basis.

4). “The Goods!” Meredith shares her 6 most important exercises that all seniors should be doing!

5). How the best exercises mentioned here not only promote strength and balance but also great cardio health as well.

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Keep an eye out for future Senior Fitness with Meredith podcasts, and don’t forget to check out Motivation with Meredith every Monday!

Senior Fitness with Meredith is a podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits, and motivation for leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Meredith Chen

Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.