Senior Fitness With Meredith

Having a balanced diet to compliment an active lifestyle is key to living longer and healthier. However, not knowing exactly what we put into our bodies to support our healthy lifestyle can be a drawback, especially when we think what we are consuming is healthy. Nutrition labels give us the information we need to make smart choices and allow us to build a plan around the best choices of food for our bodies. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we wanted to dedicate a full episode to nutritional labeling and why it plays an important role in living a full active lifestyle. 2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients and their thoughts on knowing what they eat and what goes into their diets. 3). Some of the mistakes people make when reading nutritional labels on food products and how that can lead to taking in more calories and/or fats than we think. 4). Why it’s important to know what each item on the label means and how to read them properly. 5). How knowing what you are eating and the ingredients involved with you food will help give you the power to make good food choices which in turn, will make you feel better and have more energy for an active life. /// We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who is looking to build an effective diet around a healthy lifestyle. Knowing what you consume is important and becoming familiar with the nutritional labeling on the foods you consume is the best place to get started. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Stop making excuses, you're the only one stopping you.”-Issa Rae This quote reminds us that the excuses that we use are usually ones we make so we do not have to do something. Let’s stop making excuses! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is vital to living a longer more independent life and making sure to include both cardio exercises and strength training when exercising are the pillars to good body health. But what is the best combination to start with when you train? Should you begin with cardio exercises like walking and running or should you begin with resistance training using weights for movements like curls, shoulder raises or leg presses to get started? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to this topic and how it’s inspired by the many questions we get from followers and subscribers who struggle with this issue. 2). Why starting with a “warm up” is always a good idea before diving into your regular workout and how this usually consists of a lighter cardio routine. 3). The benefits of strength training after your body has already warmed up and some of the injuries you can avoid. 4). The importance of knowing your body’s limits when exercising which will help you stay safe when attempting more intense cardio or heavier strength training. 5). Meredith’s suggestions on how to create a workout that includes both strength training and cardio if you are short on time or only exercises a few days a week. /// We hope the tips in this episode helps you or someone you know that struggles with the best combination of exercises when training. Both cardio and resistance exercises have benefits that compliment each other and both should be included in your weekly exercise schedule. However, knowing which combination better suites you can make a difference in your exercise routines and overall health. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” -Charles Dickens This quote reminds us that our  weakness can change when we allow our internal strength and courage to grow. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise takes effort to achieve and can benefit your health in many ways. However, attempting to exercise in clothing/attire that doesn’t fit right or isn’t comfortable can actually be hurting your chances of getting a great workout in. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What inspired Meredith to discuss this topic and how she reacted when she saw someone exercising at the gym wearing jeans and polo shirt. 2). Some of the reasoning behind why we choose what we wear when it’s time to exercise and that everyone is different in this selection process. 3). Important things to remember when choosing the right footwear for exercise. 4). Some of Meredith’s favorite choices in fabric when it comes to exercise attire that helps keep you cool and dry. 5). Some of Meredith’s preferred exercise clothing brands and where they can be purchased. /// We hope you’ve enjoyed this episode and that the tips we’ve shred here help you or someone you know make the right choices when it comes to choosing the perfect exercise attire. Feeling comfortable is key to getting the most out of the time you spend exercising! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You don't have to understand life. You just have to live it.”-Matt Haig This quote is the reminder that life should be lived, even when we do not understand what is going on and why things are  happening…keep living. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking in protein is an important aspect to living a healthy and active lifestyle. We all know that adding protein to your meals helps your body build and maintain muscle which is very important when it comes to being able to handle the physical activities throughout the day (carrying groceries, going up stairs etc). But do you know how MUCH protein you should be consuming on a daily basis to best optimize your muscle growth and health? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate this important topic to a full episode and what prompted us to address the issue. 2). How there is a misconception that eating a lot of protein is only for people who are trying to build big muscles which, is not true. 3). Meredith’s research on what is an ideal amount of protein grams to take in based on your weight. 4). Some of the foods that Meredith recommends to include in your diet that have higher protein levels. 5). Why it’s important to be aware of the nutritional information on the food products you buy and how that can help improve your overall diet. /// Protein is one of the building blocks of strength, stability and longevity. As we age, we tend to lose muscle which can make us feel weaker and less motivated to stay active. Knowing how much protein your body needs as you go through the later stages in life is an important aspect of maintaining health, longevity and independence well into the future. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Thankfully, dreams can change. If we'd all stuck with our first dream, the world would be overrun with cowboys and princesses.”-Stephen Colbert This quote lets you know it is okay to change your plans, come up with new dreams, and live your true and authentic life for YOU! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is part of the main pillars in life that will help you stay healthy, strong and live longer. We put a lot of time and energy into it over the years which sometimes makes us feel like we should be seeing certain results as our bodies change. However, this may not always be the case. Not seeing results from the hard work you do exercising can be frustrating and de-motivating. Putting in what feels like a lot of exercise each week and not seeing the expected results can lead to quitting altogether, and we’d like to avoid that. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in training clients of all ages and some of their attitudes and responses on not being happy with their results from exercise. 2). Why most people underestimate the amount of time it actually takes to see a physical changes not just externally but internally as well. 3). How not seeing results is usually tied to a specific goal that we set for ourselves which isn’t always very realistic to begin with. 4). How your daily diet directly affects your body and the work you put in to look and feel good. 5). Meredith’s suggestion’s on how to correctly measure your results so you do see the actual changes that are taking place in a more healthy and realistic way. /// We hope the tips in this episode help you find the best path to exercise and health for your lifestyle. Not physically seeing results doesn’t necessarily mean that your body isn’t changing. There are many other factors that go into the amazing effects that exercise has on your health and they aren’t all necessarily visual. Although visual cues will show if they haven’t already, provided you stay consistent with you exercise habits and diet. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or having everything happen all at once.”-Paulo Coelho This quote is a reminder that your will can help you push through the all or nothing…you can do it! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.