Senior Fitness With Meredith

Maintaining a regular exercise schedule is essential to a healthy life. However, life throws many curve balls at us and we are constantly challenged by adversity. This adversity can spill over into our personal lives and especially during exercising. How can you stay focused, present and mindful while you exercise so you can maximize the benefits? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s thoughts and personal experiences with being distracted mentally during exercise and how challenging that can be. 2). Some of Meredith’s experiences with clients and how they are challenged to stay focused when it comes time to exercise which is very common. 3). Some of the bad habits that can lead us to “stray” during a workout which can also mean missing out on some of the best benefits of regular exercise. 4). How going to a gym can be beneficial, but can also cause distractions as well. 5). Why practicing regularly to “be in the moment” when you’re exercising takes time but is worth it in the long run. /// We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode help if you are struggling to stay focused and mindful while exercising. Regular workouts benefit your physical and mental health and making sure you are “in the moment” during these periods will help you reap all the benefits that exercise has to offer. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The real workout starts when you want to stop.” – Ronnie Coleman This quote reminds us how hard our workouts can be, but that is when you know you are doing good… MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health and Wellness industry has exploded over the past few decades and was worth 5.61 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022. It is also expected to grow at a rate of 8.6 percent, reaching an estimated 8.47 trillion U.S. dollars by 2027. That’s a lot of growth! However, amongst the growth and hype surrounding the industry, are the things that are being promised and sold actually helping people? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we thought it was a good idea to discuss this topic because of the massive growth we are seeing in this industry. 2). How the Wellness “industry” from many years ago compares to what we see today. 3). How addressing sleeping issues has become one of main pillars of this industry and the different remedies and products that “claim” are helpful. 4). How social media plays a big role in fueling the industry because of it’s focus on youth, beauty and vanity. 5). Meredith’s best tips on how to navigate the Health and Wellness industry so you can avoid financial loss and best determine what is right for you. /// Thank you for joining us for this informative episode. The Health and Wellness industry can be overwhelming and it can sometimes seem like there is a remedy or a fix for everything. Hopefully with our tips, you can determine what is best for you and avoid losing money on shady products and promises. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Once you are exercising regularly, the hardest thing is to stop it.” – Erin Gray This quote reminds us how exercise is addictive, in a good way…once started, it is so hard to stop! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is one of the staples of a healthy life no matter what age you are. Keeping your body physically active and mobile is the key to longevity and making it a habit will help you in every aspect of your life. But is there such a thing as overexercising or too much exercise? Feeling tired, dealing with aches and pains, not getting enough sleep or feelings of depression can all be signs of possible overexercising. These symptoms can detract from the benefits that regular exercise can provide. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients over the years and their struggles with overexercising. 2). How injury caused by over use is a clear sign that you may be pushing your body too much without giving it enough time to recover. 3). Some of the factors that cause us to feel pressured into over exercising and how that can be unhealthy not just physically but mentally as well. 4). Why experiencing a loss of appetite can be a symptom of overexercising. 5). Why learning to listen to your body and prioritizing recovery is important in avoiding the common pitfalls of overexercising. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode help if you're dealing with possible overexercising. It is difficult to diagnose and can be mistaken for many other things. Making sure you continue to exercise in a healthy way that allows your body to recover and rest is key to maintaining a long healthy life for years to come. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” –Aristotele This quote reminds us that creating habits help us become who we are meant to be. Excellence can be obtained but in the repetition of what we choose to do. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Receiving physical therapy or signing up with a personal trainer can be known to have great benefits when it comes to living and maintaining and active lifestyle. But what happens when you don’t feel like you’re getting the right kind of care or training from them? It can be difficult or intimidating to communicate your goals and needs, especially if they have a large client list or insist that they know what is best for you. Your gut feeling could be right in many cases. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to this topic and Meredith’s personal experiences with witnessing this problem. 2). How it can be easy to assume that your trainer or physical therapist knows what to do with you and how this can lead to feeling unsatisfied with their services over time. 3). Being aware that your PT’s should make hydration a priority and looking out for you when they feel you may not be hydrating enough. 4). The importance of having goals defined and clearly communicating them to your PT’s ahead of starting sessions with them. 5). Meredith’s suggestions on how to communicate with your PT’s when you are ready to move on and try a different approach. /// We hope the ideas we’ve shared in this episode help you or someone you know who may be struggling to communicate with their personal trainer or physical therapist. In most cases, clear communication is key and listening to your body first, will always lead you towards a better direction. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you don’t find the time, if you don’t do the work, you don’t get the results.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger This quote is a reminder that we must do the hard work if we want to achieve something…it will not just happen! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying active and healthy is an everyday activity, even if you only do a little everyday. Keeping your body moving on a regular basis either through exercise or just regular activities like walking up stairs or carrying groceries is important to overall health. If you feel like taking your active time into your own hands, then we have some of the best movements to consider that can be done everyday and it’s much easier than you might think!:) In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s explanation on what the “7 Best Movements” mean and how they can easily apply to your daily life. 2). How these movements don’t have to incorporate any weights or equipment and can be done easily anytime and anywhere. 3). Why the simple act of standing up and sitting down is considered and essential movement and how it helps contribute to overall health. 4). How strengthening your calf muscles through another essential movement helps with balance and gait while you move through the day. 5). The importance of upper body strength and the essential movement that you can easily do to help build up your strength in this area. /// We hope the movements that we’ve shared here in this episode are helpful to you especially if you feel like you aren’t getting enough exercise during the week. Small movements that are easy to do anywhere in your own home and on your own time can add up to big results! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made, so if you push through, you can push through anything.” – Dana Vollmer This quote reminds us that we can do it…push through the tough times knowing they will always come, but we will learn, and grow, and be better from them! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.