Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode! Staying consistently active no matter what age you are is an important part of living a long and healthy life. But what happens if we have physical limitations such as using a wheelchair, wearing a cast or a “boot cast”… should exercise still be something we need to do on a regular basis? Dealing with physical limitations can be challenging no matter what level of fitness you are. It is easy to assume that being in a wheelchair or cast should “slow us down” and we should take it easy. For many reasons this can be true, however it is still possible (and recommended) that we keep a level of exercise up even with these restrictions so as to not become complacent. Keeping the body active even with restrictions is very important to staying healthy through challenging times not only for your body but your mind as well. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why Meredith thought it was important to discuss the importance of knowing that exercise should still be a priority if you are restricted by wheelchair, cast or other. 2). How regular exercise helps the mind/body connection especially in situations where you are dealing with physical restrictions. 3). Tips on what you can still do for exercise if you are dealing with upper body, lower body or wheelchair limitations. 4). What happens to your body and mind if you stop exercising due to a restriction and how this can lead to complacency and a longer road to recovery. 5). Remembering the feelings you get when you do exercise regularly and the sense of accomplishment that can help motivate you to stay active during physically challenging times. /// Remaining active even through challenging times involving restrictions like using a wheelchair or dealing with being in a cast is very important. Limitations can happen to anyone at anytime and the important thing to remember is that it doesn’t have to slow us down. Making sure we are able to tell ourselves that our physical limitations won’t limit us from staying healthy can make all the difference. We hope our tips in this episode helps motivate you or someone you know to continue being active no matter the challenge and that is Ok to keep your body (and mind) moving always. Til the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Remember no one can make you feel inferior without consent.”-Eleanor Roosevelt This motivation is about the reminder of being in charge of you and your feelings! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode! Mohammed Ali, Mike Tyson… and You! Ok maybe not to that extent, but have you ever considered boxing as a great workout? If so then this episode is for you. Boxing or “shadow boxing” is a great exercise to consider if you are thinking about spicing up your weekly exercise routines. Shadow boxing is a great way to build up your hand – eye coordination as well as help build up your cardio vascular system. Here at SFWM we have some great routines that you can check out in both seated and standing formats if you aren’t familiar with cardio boxing. No matter your age, fitness level or limitations, there is something for everyone when it comes to having fun with boxing workouts. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What we really mean when we say “boxing workouts” and how “air boxing” or “shadow boxing” mimics the movements of real boxing and provides a great way to build mental and physical health. 2). Why it’s easy to get started with boxing exercises because it requires no equipment and you can do it in the comfort of your own home either standing or seated. 3). How Meredith designs her boxing workout routines and her approach to making them very accessible to anyone at any fitness level. 4). The differences between a shadow boxing workout and an “impact” style workout where you are striking a surface like a punching bag. Both can be beneficial but shadow boxing is preferred to help avoid injury. 5).  The empowering feeling you get after doing a boxing workout and how it makes you feel accomplished in a way that is unlike any other type of workout. /// Thank you again for joining us on this episode. Boxing workouts can be a great way to add variety to your workout routines. Gone are the days of boxing stereotypes only being for the young and fit. We can all benefit from the mental and physical aspects of boxing in both seated and standing formats, advanced, intermediate or beginner levels. We hope this episode inspires you to give it a try if you’re new to boxing exercises and don’t forget to check out our library of boxing routines here. Tile the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”-T.S. Eliot This motivation is about continuing to pursue your goals, and keep going! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode today! Stress is something we all encounter normally during the days, weeks and months of the year. To live a life that has no stress most likely isn’t much of a life. But what happens when we let it consume us where we start to have mental, emotional and physical problems? What can we do to help “dial down” our stress levels? Fortunately the one thing we can do and have control of is our level of physical activity which has shown to help curb levels of stress especially if practiced regularly. Regular exercise can help curb stress levels to where they can be manageable and dealt with in a safe and proper manner. This has been shown many times over in scientific studies and today we share some if our best knowledge on the importance of exercise as stress relief. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How having high stress levels without addressing them can lead us down a path to where we may become very sedentary and avoid exercise altogether which is an un favorable outcome. 2). Why exercise is usually the first thing that gets sacrificed when we are stressed out and what we can do to help avoid this scenario. 3). How learning from people that do exercise regularly to dial down stress can inspire and help you embrace this practice during stressful times in your own life. 4). Why exercising is not only good for our stress levels but also provides protection to our immune system which also helps guard us from getting sick thus, adding more stress especially if you live a busy lifestyle. 5). Why it’s important to start off slow and small if you aren’t used to exercising regularly to give your body the best chance to progress properly into a schedule that allows you to be active and help control stress. /// Thanks again for joining us for this important episode. Stress levels can be affect anyone at anytime and making sure we take the proper steps to keep our mind and bodies healthy is one of the best ways to combat against rising stress. Staying active on a regular basis is the one thing we have control over and one of our best defenses to avoiding overwhelming stress. We hope our tips and suggestions in this episode helps you or someone you know who may be weighed down by stress. Staying healthy physically, mentally and emotionally is the name of the game and we want to keep everyone active when it comes to living your best life. Tile the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I never lose. Either I win or learn.”-Nelson Mandela This motivation is about learning from every experience. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!Travelling can be a fun experience especially if you are headed out on a long vacation that you’ve been waiting for or are travelling out to visit close friends and family. But it can also take a toll on the body with things like long plane rides or car rides. Making sure we take care of ourselves during the process of travel and arrival to our destination is crucial to keeping us healthy, active and capable especially as we age.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of the tolls that travelling in general, takes on your body that we may not realize.2). Things to think about when we leave the comforts of our home and go somewhere new where we may not have access to the same exercise amenities that we have at home.3). Tips on how to stay loose and flexible when travelling in a confined space like an airplane or a packed car.4). Tips on “re-awakening” our bodies in a safe manner after we have been confined for a long period of time on a plane or car.5). The effects of stress on our bodies while we travel and dealing with either long lines at airports or long car rides.///Thank you for joining us on this episode! Travelling is a big part of what we do no matter if you fly or drive. Making sure our bodies can handle the rigors of travel is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode help you prepare for your next trip so you can enjoy the process and keep your body feeling ready for the next exciting experience.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it.” —Joel Osteen This motivation is about continuing to thrive in life, no matter the obstacles that come your way. Meredith  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!We love getting the chance to test out new exercise equipment and this week we are doing a product review on the “Bells Of Steel” Rubber Hex Dumbbells.Making sure you have safe and effective exercise equipment when you workout is very important. We always put our bodies under high amounts of stress when we exercise and knowing you have the right equipment that won’t break, will last a long time and most importantly, is safe to use can be the difference between a great workout and/or risking injury.For this product review episode we are taking a closer look at the Bells of Steel rubber hex dumbbells and giving you our honest thoughts and recommendations.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Our thoughts on the fitness industry and the rise in companies that offer exercise equipment online.2). Why Meredith prefers to use dumbbells that are rubber hex shaped instead of round and how this helps you when placing your weights down in a safe manner.3). Why we feel that the design of this line of dumbbell will last a long time and you won’t need to worry about spending more money to replace them later.4). Meredith’s thoughts on the grip of these dumbbells and why that is important when exercising.5). Why we’ve chosen to become an affiliate of these line of dumbbells and the Bells Of Steel company.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope the information we shared in this podcast helps spark your interest in the Bells Of Steel dumbbell offerings. Using safe, effective and long lasting equipment when exercising is very important and hopefully our review and support of this line of dumbbells will be helpful to you or someone you know that’s shopping for a new set of dumbbells.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done." -Lucille Ball This motivation is about remembering to keep doing, keep trying new things, and never have regrets. Meredith  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.