Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!For this podcast we wanted to talk about overexertion or exercising too much and/or over extending your bodies abilities.Overexertion is the leading cause of the 3rd most injuries to date in the US and very common amongst both active people and those who are new to exercising or getting back into it after a long period of time. It is easy to assume that we can handle the exercise load that we place upon our bodies whether it be endurance type workouts or weight raining.Both can cause injury if we don’t approach it correctly and take special precautions or preparations before planning our exercises.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to dedicate an episode to overexertion and what sparked Meredith’s interest in bringing this issue to light.2). How we can easily get into harms way or injury by assuming we are just as in shape as we were at a younger age or at a time in our lives when we were at a certain fitness level.3). How our pride can get in the way of paying attention to safety and proper progress when it comes to exercising over what our bodies can handle at the moment.4). How overexertion can also affect people who still exercise regularly and how not taking care of our bodies with proper rest and nutrition can lead us to injury as well.5). Meredith’s thoughts on why it is ok to tell yourself to slow down and pull back sometimes. Not all exercising has to be full speed. Giving your body rest and recovery time is highly recommended.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast. Overexertion can be a problem for those who may feel they are capable of doing more than what their body can give at the moment. Taking your time, being safe and working up to ta a fitness level should always be a priority rather than forcing our bodies to do our will.We hope this podcast has been helpful in giving you  some tips on how to handle proper exercise loads for where you are in your fitness journey and how to safely progress without injury.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”-BuddhaThis motivation is about self-love! The more we are able to love and respect ourselves, the more we are able to love others…and give all of ourselves. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action.”— Dr. Henry LinkThis motivation is about doing in order to grow. Not just sitting and being afraid of the future, we have to act in order to stop being afraid.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on the podcast!This week we are taking a look at supplements and diving into the many pros and/or cons around taking them as well as the growing supplement market today.Supplements have become very popular over that last few years not only through being sold at brick and mortar stores but online as well. This massive growth has introduced a large market all claiming to sell you the best product. Unfortunately regulation has not been able to catch up with this rise so it is more important than ever to ask the right questions and research these brands if you are to avoid possible unforeseen complications down the road.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why as king the question “Are supplements right for you?” is an important question to ask especially now with the market expanding rapidly with very little validity and regulation.2). How the marketing of supplement companies can try to convince you of a certain product that you will need to “feel better” when in many cases there are more natural ways to be your best healthy self.3). Some of Meredith’s reasons as to why you would want to consider taking supplements that fit your needs and some tips on how to go about finding the right ones.4). Why Meredith feels that endorsing supplement companies that offer sponsorships isn’t the right choice for her and why it’s better for you to do your own research when it comes to finding the right brand.5). Meredith’s tips on how to go about asking if supplements are right for you and the many resources you can look into before making your decision.///Thank you again for joining us today! We hope the information in this episode regarding our own thoughts on supplements helps you make the right decision for you and your health needs. Not all supplements are the same and in many cases you can get the same nutrients an vitamins from natural food sources. The important thing is to do your research first by consulting your doctor/physician.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When it comes to luck, you make your own.”— Bruce SpringsteenThis motivation is about owning what you do each day. Working hard is what gets you to your goals, even if you want to call it luck.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Wake up determined, go to bed satisfied.”— Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonThis motivation is about how you start the day will lead to how you feel at the end of the day.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on the podcast today!It seems like Fitbit Fitness Tracker watches are all the rage these days. We have so many options of electronic gadgets available on the market that claim to help us stay active, set goals and get better health information about our bodies.But do they really work?This week, Meredith breaks down her thoughts on using a Fitbit fitness tracker for a month as it regularly monitored steps, heart rate, calories burned and even sleeping patterns. Has it really helped her stay motivated to exercise and provide useful information?In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What is the Fitbit fitness tracker and how is it supposed to help you with your fitness and active lifestyle.2). How to wear the Fitbit and Meredith’s thoughts on how she got used to wearing it from day to day.3). Some information on the vitals it collects like amount of steps you take a day, heart rate, calorie burn and sleeping habits just to name a few.4). What Meredith liked about the data the device collects regarding her health vitals and how it was useful to her in not only tracking her exercising but also helped keep her motivated as well.5). Meredith’s best advice to anyone who might be looking into purchasing a Fitbit fitness tracker and some things to think about when determining if it is a good purchase for you no matter what age or fitness level.///Thank you again for joining us on this week’s episode! Fitness trackers seem to offer a lot of benefits and if you’re interested in purchasing one then we hope this episode has helped you decide whether it may be right for you and your fitness lifestyle.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.”— Muhammad AliThis motivation is about not only coming up with an idea of what we want to do, but actually believing in ourselves in order to achieve it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”— Joseph CampbellThis motivation is about living our life and accepting it. Planning is fun, but what happens when things do not go as planned. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s podcast!In this episode we are discussing a common question we receive online which is “How much should I be exercising to lose weight?”This is an important question and also covers a lot of ground which makes it to difficult to have just one answer. We are all built differently and have different lives that affect the way our bodies react. There are too many variables to count in order to get to the correct answer that works for everyone but we do have helpful guidelines, tips and some suggestions that may help you get going in the right direction if weight loss is your primary goal.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to address this question of how much exercise one should do to lose weight and how this can affect anyone.2). Why it is often too difficult to define the specific exercise schedule you should be doing to ensure weight loss because there are many more lifestyle factors that come into play that can affect this outcome.3). Questions to ask yourself when determining your exercise schedule like what type of workouts are your doing and what is the frequency and intensity levels? These are not the end all be all determining factors but they do play an important role in weight loss.4). Why your diet plays a big role in determining your weight loss patterns and how you manage your caloric intake compared to how active you are.5). Meredith’s advice on finding “balance” between your food intake and physical activity and why restricting either is not the best way to lose weight. Listening to your body and taking the time to find out what “groove” works best for you is most important.///Thank you again for joining us today on the podcast. We hope our suggestions in this episode will help you determine what is the best path for you when it comes to balancing the right exercise schedule and losing the goal weight you are aiming for. As mentioned, no one is the same and what may work for one person, might not work for someone else.The most important thing to remember is to not give up, stay consistent and focused and you’ll be well on your way to achieving any goal you set for yourself:)Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.