Senior Fitness With Meredith

Having a clean slate of health from week to week is an important part of being able to live an independent and active lifestyle. Your immune system plays a major role in helping making this happen. It protects you from everyday health hazards (which we usually don't notice) like the common cold and other sicknesses which could easily sideline you for weeks on end. Making sure you take small yet necessary steps to help support your immune system is key to maintaining an active life and gives you the freedom to participate in the activities your enjoy. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What inspired us to dedicate an episode to the importance of your immune system and why most people take it for granted. 2). Some of the common misconceptions on how people think they should be taking care of their immune system and what it actually does. 3). How regular exercise greatly decreases your chances of getting sick over someone who does not exercise regularly. 4). Why managing stress is important and how not doing so can contribute to a weakened immune system which will lead to poorer health overall. 5). How staying hydrated helps boost your immune system. /// We hope the tips we've shared in the episode are helpful to you especially if you have been finding yourself "under the weather" more often than not. Your immune system should be looked at as just as important as the rest of your body even though we don't actually "see" it. Taking time to practice even a few of these tips will help keep you active long into your later years. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” —Stephen Covey This quote reminds us that the things we schedule should be what we truly need to do , each individual thing…not just the schedule having so much on it to do. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling like you are not in control of things that are happening in life is a common occurrence for most people. These feelings can come with self doubt, loss of confidence and motivation. This can also lead to health problems both mentally and physically for some. There are many things which we cannot control but fortunately, there are some tips you can try to help curb these feelings of not being in control and help you feel more empowered which will ultimately help you get back on track. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the reasons we decided to dedicate an episode to the common feeling of not being in control and some of Meredith's personal experiences with people she's worked with in the past and their struggles with this issue. 2). Some of the debilitating effects that are caused by recurring feelings of not being in control. 3). How making the habit of writing things down is a powerful tool to keeping your mind clear and more focused on you. 4). Why taking the time to do things that are very meaningful to you is important. 5). How regular exercise can contribute to a more positive outlook on life and help you feel more confident about whatever life throws at you. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful, especially if you feel depressed or unmotivated because you feel like you have no control over your life. There are many things we can't control but that doesn't necessarily mean we can't take the steps to feel like we are in control. Doing so will lead to a healthier outlook on life and keep you motivated both physically and mentally. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” — Robert Jordan This quote reminds us that sometimes we must not resist the changes in life, but “bend” some to endure. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've followed our YouTube channel, then you know how much we love walking cardio type exercises. Whether doing it outside, on a treadmill or just at home in place, it's a great way to get a good workout in no matter where you are. It's one of the easiest exercises that almost anyone can do and is available to all fitness levels. Moreover, walking boasts many great health benefits that you may not know of. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). A few of the reasons why we decided to focus on walking and some of the health benefits that people may not know exist when walking regularly. 2). The differences of opinions on walking between age groups that Meredith has worked with over the years. 3). The importance of your cardiovascular system and how walking is a major component to keeping this system healthy. 4). How walking is not just for physical benefits but also helps with stress and mental health. 5). How you can also benefit from seated walking type exercises if you have limited mobility or disabilities. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode helps inspire you to include walking in your weekly exercise schedule or if you already love to walk then we hope this keeps you motivated to continue doing it weekly or as often as you can. There are so many benefits to walking both physically and mentally and we hope that you agree how important it is. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.”-Loa Tzu This quote reminds us how powerful our minds are…keep our minds positive and the rest of life will also be better! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find yourself "slumping" occasionally? It's very common to slouch and let our sitting or standing form "relax" especially when we get tired. But keeping hindsight on your posture throughout the day can help contribute to a longer, healthier life now, and well into the future. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their thoughts on how posture has affected their physical well being over the years. 2). Why it's important to maintain strong core muscles which form the base of your overall posture whether seated or standing. 3). How your balance and stability strength directly affect your posture on a regular basis and why they are so intertwined. 4). Why it's so difficult to break the habit of "slouching" when we sit or stand and when we get tired. 5). How tension and stress often contribute to bad posture and what you can do to help minimize these effects. /// We hope you found this episode helpful especially if you are dealing with back issues or other problems related to posture. It's easy to forget how this can help you through your days and weeks and hopefully this episode is a great reminder to also include maintaining good habits that contribute to a healthy posture as part of your active lifestyle. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Tomorrow becomes never. No matter how small the task, take the first step now!” ―Tim Ferriss This quote reminds us that if we keep putting things off until tomorrow, it might never happen. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on our podcast we wanted to take a moment and reflect on the recent milestone of reaching 100,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel wow! It has been quite the journey to reach this goal and we couldn't have done it without your support. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). The story behind why and when our YouTube channel was started. 2). Why we decided to focus on creating exercises for older adults and those with limited mobility or disability. 3). How learning from those that follow our channel inspire us to continue creating our best health and fitness content. 4). The overwhelming surprise of our channel becoming a global presence and the amazing community that has supported us over the years. 5). How we love hearing about the journeys of those who follow our content and how their lives have been impacted by regular exercise and a healthier lifestyle. /// Thank you again for tuning in to this week's episode and we hope you found the story behind our journey fun and entertaining. We thank YOU for your support in helping us reach this milestone and we look forward to the next 100,00 with you! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going”- Jim Ryun This quote reminds us that we can use motivation to get us going, but we need it to become a habit to keep it in our life. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.