Senior Fitness With Meredith

Experiencing a fall can be traumatic not just for you but for loved ones around you. Falling at any age can be dangerous but falling in our later years can cause physical, mental and emotional challenges as well. If you’ve experienced this or know someone who has then the first thing on your mind is to never have to go through it again. Luckily, there are things you can do to help minimize the occurrence of another fall which are easy to implement and safe for many living situations. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How this topic of preventing future falls was inspired by an email from one of our subscribers and what their story was when experience a recent fall. 2). The effects that falls can have especially on older adults which can impact you physically, mentally and emotionally. 3). Why it’s important to have spatial awareness in your environment and knowing where your body is at all times within your space. 4). How the spaces we live in are always changing with furniture, rugs, pets, pillows etc which can all serve as trip habits if you are not aware of them. 5). Why it’s important to communicate with your PCP about the medications and doses you may be taking to help ensure stability and mobility at all times. /// We hope the tips and information in this episode helps you or someone you know who may have have experienced a fall. The small changes that can be made to prevent another fall can be implemented easily and help save you from possible long term effects. Keeping you safe and healthy is always the key no matter what situation you are in. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“May you be strengthened by yesterday’s rain, walk straight in tomorrow’s wind, and cherish each moment of the sun today.”- Ojibwe Saying This quote reminds us to grow from our past, be strong into our future, and remember how important hope is for today! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is important to include in a weekly schedule because it contributes to keeping all facets of the body healthy. However, the day in and day out process of exercise can also lead to soreness in joints, muscles and ligaments. This type of soreness may not always be “serious” as it comes with the normal process of building muscle and working up your cardiovascular system. Regardless, soreness can contribute to a lack of motivation and discomfort when it comes to exercise. Luckily there are some things you can do to help ease soreness which will help keep you and your body on track with maintaining a regular exercise schedule. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate this episode to learning about body soreness and why it’s such an important part of living an active lifestyle. 2). What causes the soreness after exercise and what does it mean for the body when this occurs. 3). How regular stretching after your workouts helps lengthen and loosen you muscles which can help lessen the chances of regular soreness. 4). The importance of staying hydrated throughout the day and how that directly contributes to minimizing soreness after exercise. 5). Why making sure you get proper rest periods in between workouts is important when it comes to recovery and minimizing stiffness and soreness. /// We hope the tips in the episode are helpful to you if you are experiencing regular soreness and pain from exercising. As mentioned, not all pain is bad and it is most likely and indicator of your body adjusting to the changes occurring from your workouts. However if you are experiencing severe pain or pain that doesn’t go away we definitely recommend checking with your doctor. Working through normal soreness is always an option and taking care of your body sure always be high on the list of things to reach a long and healthy life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”-Unknown This quote reminds us that with gratitude for what we have, we realize we have enough in our life! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working up your lifestyle to include regular exercise is no easy task especially as we age. It can also be frustrating to finally accept exercising as part of your life and yet not see the changes that you were expecting. Losing weight, building muscle and feeling stronger and healthier are all effects of regular exercise but it may not happen as quick as you would like. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How committing to losing weight or building muscle as goals can add to our frustrations when we don't see the results we we're hoping for after exercising. 2). Why it's important to be aware of the fitness and health market and know that not all "short cuts" are healthy choices to help speed up achieving your fitness goals. 3). Why it's important to focus on how you "feel" after exercising and the positive impact it has on your life instead of basing it only on vanity metrics like weight and physique. 4). How the relationship between fat and muscle directly correlate and how to incorporate a workout schedule that focuses more on an "all around" approach instead of focusing on just one thing like losing weight or building muscle strength only. 5). The importance of focusing on other benefits of exercise like mood improvement, heart health and a strengthened immune system which helps keep you healthy in ways that you may not visually see. /// We hope you found value in this episode especially if you are on your own journey to better health and an active lifestyle. The effects of regular exercise and a healthy life do manifest themselves with consistency and commitment. Our hope is to encourage you to stick with your program and don't give up! The benefits of your hard work will pay off. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow.” – Vincent Williams Sr. This quote reminds us that in order for a different and better tomorrow to occur, we must push ourselves each day! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exercising regularly has many lasting benefits like added strength, flexibility, balance, heart health and so much more! But what happens when you feel like your body is just not responding to your workouts anymore or you feel tired and unmotivated to stay consistent? Your recovery periods after exercising may be to blame. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1).  Why recovery is so important when it comes to an active exercise schedule and why it often gets overlooked. 2). How consistent stretching after a workout can help improve your body’s resilience to injury and wear down. 3). Why it’s important to be aware of the methods you choose for hydration and the growing market of products that claim they are the best way to re-hydrate. 4). How getting the proper amounts of rest and sleep are key to helping your body repair itself so you are ready to exercise as maximum energy again next time. 5). The importance of considering a regular massage to help your muscles, bones and tendons recover faster after weeks of consistent exercise. /// We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode help you with your recovery periods after exercising. Making sure your body has had enough rest and nourishment in between workouts is key to maintaining a healthy schedule and giving you body what it needs will help you live a long and lasting active lifestyle for years to come. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I have chosen to be happy because it’s good for my health.”- Voltaire This quote reminds us to stay positive and happy, because it truly is good for our overall health. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Osteoporosis (moderate to severe bone loss as we age) is becoming a very common condition in modern day adults. As of now, 54 million people age 50 or older have osteoporosis or are at risk of getting it. About 9 million people have osteoporosis; most are White or Asian American and about 20 percent of American women over the age of 50 already have osteoporosis. (HealthyAging.org) With these kinds of statistics it's easy to see the growing problem that people are encountering as they age. Fortunately through exercise, we can help curb the effects of this disease and allow those who suffer from it still lead very normal lives. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the common feedback we receive from subscribers and followers on how their degrading bone density is affecting their lives and limiting the amount of activities they can participate in. 2). Why it's important to communicate with your doctor and PCP and to make sure you are cleared for lower impact/slow exercise before you attempt to start. 3). How simple lower body exercises can help build strength in your bones as well as activities like regular walking using gravity as your counter weight can make a big difference. 4). Why regular stretching throughout your body is very helpful when doing exercises to build up your bone density and how it helps keep your joints and muscles flexible and loose. 5). Meredith's recommendations of how often you should exercise and what types of exercises you should do during the week to help build your bone density and strengthen your muscles around them. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who suffers from osteoporosis. This growing disease effects more people each year and taking the necessary steps to counter this disease can help lead to a very successful active life style, now and into the future. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain This quote reminds us that sometimes all we need to do is get started, and that will motivate us to keep going and even get ahead. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.