Senior Fitness With Meredith

As our population continues to age, we are seeing more older people staying in the active workforce much longer than in the past. People into their 60's, 70's and older are continuing to work for various reasons. This also means that working everyday can take a harder toll on the aging body. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How the trend of people who are getting to retirement age or older and are staying employed or continuing to work is growing. 2). How working longer into your older years and not taking care of your body take a certain toll which risks injury or long term chronic pain. 3). Why incorporating strength training routines in your weekly workout is key to helping keep your body protected when performing lifting and or moving type activities. 4). The effects that can occur on your body when you sit at a desk for a long period of time. 5). How to stay motivated to exercise regularly when you have a busy work schedule even after you hit retirement age. /// We hope the exercises we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be an older worker. Staying in the workforce can be beneficial financially but we must also recognize that the physical side of working longer needs to be tended to as well. Keeping you healthy well into your later years no matter what your situation is always our goal! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Be healthy and take care of yourself, but be happy with the beautiful things that make you, you.” This quote reminds us that as important as it is to stay healthy, we must do it for the correct reasons and love all of the things that make us who we truly are. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying active and mobile is something we truly believe in no matter what your age. However, sometimes we find ourselves involved in activities that require us to be on the floor like playing with grand babies or cleaning under tables or chairs. Knowing the right exercises and areas of your body to work on to help you get back up from the floor can make these activities much easier and enjoyable. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we thought it was important to address this issue of getting up from the floor and how much of a problem this can be as we age. 2). How falling to the floor is a real problem for many older individuals and having the strength/skill to be able to help yourself get back up (if there are no injuries) can make a big difference. 3). How simple body weight exercises can help you build up the strength to help you if you find yourself on the floor and are ready to get back up. 4). Why focusing on exercises that work you gluteal muscles is an important aspect to building the stability you need to help transition from the floor to standing. 5). The many different ways you can work your core muscles while exercising that don’t require you to do sit ups on the floor which will also help with stability. /// Being on the floor can be challenging for some folks and lifting your body back up to standing position may not always be easy especially as the body ages. We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may have issues when coming back up from the floor. Our goal is to help keep you safe and mobile for as long as possible and enjoy activities like playing with those grand babies! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, just pretend that you do and at some point, you will.” – Venus Williams This quote reminds us to believe in yourself everyday, even on the days you are not that confident in yourself, pretend and you will! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is known to have many physical benefits by helping build strength, balance and your cardiovascular system. But did you know that exercise also helps boost your overall mood and mental health naturally? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and some of their views and feedback on how exercise has helped them mentally overall. 2). How advancements in studying exercise over the years has improved and how we know much more about this correlation between mood and exercise than in the past. 3). How moving around your living space and not staying dormant for long can have immediate effects on your mood especially if you haven’t been physically active over a period of time. 4). The different positive effects that regular exercise has on not just your mood, but your confidence levels, physical posture and overall outlook on life. 5). Some of Meredith’s exercise suggestions you can try which are easy like walking and/or upper and lower body movements that can be done in the seated position. /// We hope the information we’ve shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who may need help with their overall mental health and mood. Mental wellness is very important no matter what your age and exercise is one of the best natural stimulants to help keep your mood balanced towards positivity, confidence and happiness. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Dead last finish is greater than did not finish, which trumps did not start.” — Unknown This quote reminds us just to start, because not starting will never get us anywhere! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many things to remember when it comes to aging and maintaining a healthy, long lasting lifestyle. Participating in regular and exercise and eating a balanced diet are 2 of those things. However one of the most important aspects to aging well is also maintaining healthy social interactions with family, friends and peers. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients over the years and some of their thoughts on the challenges to stay social later in life. 2). Some of the things that can contribute to feelings of isolation and not wanting to participate in social activities. 3). How limitations in mobility can cause less enthused feelings to leave the comfort of a home or living space thus, leading to less social activity. 4). How maintaining close social ties to family, friends and loved ones can help slow down cognitive decline in later years. 5). Why being online can be a helpful way to stay connected to people near and far and why scheduling time to connect is important. /// We hope the tips and information we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be struggling with staying connected to friends, family or peers. Studies have shown that healthy social interaction later in life plays an important role in living longer, happier and healthier not just for your mind, but your body and soul. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan This quote reminds us that failure is what leads us to success, as it makes us push ourselves harder. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experiencing a fall can be devastating, especially as you age. According to the CDC there are about 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls.  Moreover, nearly 319,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures and falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). With statistics like these it is important to take necessary steps to help prevent falls and these types of injuries. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why staying aware of Fall Prevention month is so important and how this helps keep this problem at the top of mind not just for one month but all year round. 2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in learning about the consequences of falls from clients in assisted and independent living facilities. 3). Why it’s important to communicate with those around you whom you live with about your concerns for preventing falls especially if you’ve experienced a one in the past. 4). Some of the effects that experiencing a fall can have on you both mentally and physically. 5). Why it’s important to make sure your living space is not cluttered or crowded especially when it comes to items on the floor. /// We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be prone to falling. Falls can be costly to one’s long term physical and mental health and making sure you take the necessary precautions will help ensure a longer and healthier journey in life as you age. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn This quote reminds us of how important it is to take care of ourselves, in order to live a happier and healthier life! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.