Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hydration levels are an important aspect to living a healthy lifestyle, yet we often overlook them during our busy day which can lead to issues with dehydration and sickness. Making sure you take in appropriate amounts of water and fluids especially during the hotter months of the year can make a big difference between staying healthy or feeling lethargic, achy and even bed-ridden. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). The ages at which hydration affects people the most including older adults. 2). How easy it is to misdiagnose dehydration because common symptoms like feeling tired or achy can be easily assumed as effects from normal day to day stress. 3). Why water is always the best hydrator, but there are also other "healthy" options as well that you can try if you don't like the taste of regular water. 4). How wearing the proper clothing can help make a difference in keeping your body cool and comfortable during warmer months. 5). The importance of planning ahead for warmer weather and how it will help keep you healthy by making sure your have proper hydration, attire and knowledge. /// We hope the tips we share in this episode help you or someone you know who may be struggling with regular hydration. It can be easy to forget or assume that we are hydrated enough and doing so can cause health issues which can easily sideline you. Make sure staying hydrated is a part of your "health habits" to ensure your path to a longer healthy active life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius This quote reminds us of the importance in remembering that life is about living, loving, and staying positive…we need to try to keep it simple! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is one of the pillars for long lasting health. Your everyday diet is also one of the main contributing factors of a healthy lifestyle. But what happens if you only focus on exercising in hopes that it will be enough to stay healthy and omit taking into consideration the foods that may be healthier for you over time? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we wanted to shed light on this topic and how it affects what we are seeing in the news and on social media about new weight loss drugs, exercise fads and influencer fitness marketing. 2). How you can't assume someone's overall health and metabolism just by appearance alone. "Looking" like your in shape and healthy doesn't necessarily mean that you are. 3). Why it's important to learn about your ideal health not specifically in numbers (calories, steps, weight etc). 4). How one person's idea of what "healthy" is differs from others and how to find out what is the best definition of "healthy" for your body. 5). Why it's important to know that eating un-healthy meals and trying to over exercise to make up for it is not a good way of maintaining your overall health. /// We hope the tips and information in this episode helps you or someone you know who may have trouble balancing exercise and diet. It's not always easy to manage a busy exercise schedule and stay on top of what goes into your body each week but it's important to know how both depend on each other for the best health results. Enjoying a "balanced" diet throughout the week along with regular exercise can make all the difference for a longer lasting active life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Instant gratification takes too long.” – Carrie Fisher This quote reminds us that we must work for what we want, it doesn’t just come or is given to us. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ageism occurs far too often in society in many factors of life. Ageism is defined as “prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age.” As our population gets older, this kind of problem is becoming more apparent especially in the fitness industry. Judging one’s abilities based on just their age can have a negative affect mentally and emotionally. Fortunately there are positive and productive ways to address issues with ageism which can help society realize that all people have value regardless of age. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we thought this issue was important to discuss and how ageism in the fitness industry (and other industries) is affecting older individuals. 2). How being an older worker in a competitive job market can be difficult because of the stereotypes against older workers and the false ideologies of not being effective and not being able to learn new skills. 3). How experiencing ageism can affect you mentally and emotionally. 4). How assuming someone’s level of fitness based on their age can be a misstep to proper training. 5). Some of Meredith’s best tips on handling ageism and how to change this mentality in the fitness and all industries. /// We hope you find value in this podcast episode as we feel discussing the problems with ageism especially in the fitness industry is important to bring into the light. As our population ages, it’s important to know that value can be found in people of all ages, and in all industries and we look forward to a future in a society that embraces this mentality. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A beautiful old person is a work of art, like any beautiful young person.” – George William Curtis This quote reminds us that no matter your age, YOU are beautiful, a work of art…and never forget that! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living an active and busy life can help in many ways as we age. Staying social, spending time with family and participating in community gatherings are a great way to stay engaged and nurture your mind and emotional well being. But as schedules fill up, it can be easy to forget about giving time back to yourself which is just as important as staying “busy”. Not carving out enough time during the week to spend on your mental, emotional and physical well being can lead to burnout and a shorter active life. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we felt it was important to dedicate an episode to this topic and Meredith’s personal story from one of our subscribers that inspired this discussion. 2). How neglecting your own well being and spreading yourself thin can affect people of all ages, not just older individuals. 3). How regular exercise can greatly help curb levels of stress which can come from being spread to thin with activities and responsibilities. 4). Why setting boundaries is helpful in achieving a schedule that gives time back to you. 5). Some great examples of activities you can do that will help recharge your mental, physical and emotional well being now and later on in life. /// We hope the information we’ve shared in this episode helps you or someone you know with scheduling time to give back to yourself especially during a busy and active lifestyle. It is easy to forget how important this is especially as we age. Staying balanced with family, community and activities is best served hand in hand with time focused on your own well being physically, mentally and emotionally. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.” – Unknown This quote reminds us that hard work and perseverance will help us become successful in anything we work towards. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Squatting is a great exercise to help build lower body strength and stability at any age. It is a multi-muscle movement and contributes to everyday activities like walking up stairs, getting in or out of a chair or a car and many more that we may not realize. Squatting also has a negative connotation when it comes to exercise, many people do not enjoy doing them regardless of the benefits and we can understand why. In this episode, we're taking a look at both sides of the argument and making a case for considering why they may be beneficial for you and when you should try alternative lower body exercises. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What is a squat and what movements/muscles are engaged when your body goes into, and comes out of a proper squat. 2). What activities do we partake in everyday that are very similar to squatting which we may not be aware of? 3). Why squatting has a reputation of not being a favored exercise and how this may be an over assumption in many cases. 4). Some great alternative exercises to doing squats that still build strength in the same muscles you use when doing squats. 5). Meredith's tips on knowing when squatting may not be the best exercise for you. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who may be looking to add squatting to their regular exercise. It can be intimidating especially if you've had bad experiences in the past or have pain in areas that rely on the movement of squatting. Staying active is always the key no matter what exercises you enjoy and squats definitely have their benefits but knowing what works best for you is always the best path to a long and healthy life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You are the only one who can use your ability.”- Lailah Gifty Akita This quote reminds us that you have abilities, and you are the only one who can utilize them…work hard! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.