Senior Fitness With Meredith

Multi tasking is the act of attempting to accomplish many things at once. Doing laundry, balancing your check book, doing the dishes, texting your family members etc. Trying to get many things done at once can make you feel as if you’re being productive but it can also take a toll on your mental, emotional and physical well being if it becomes the norm for your living style. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s own personal struggles with multitasking and how it can affect people of all ages. 2). How living with modern technology like your phone can make you feel more anxious and like you’re not getting enough done. This can lead to multi tasking and trying to get many things done at once. 3). How the affects of having a shorter attention span impacts our attitudes on moving on from one task to another prematurely. 4). Why you may start to feel tired and overwhelmed when constantly trying to multi task on a regular basis and how this ultimately affects your overall health and well being. 5). Some of Meredith’s tips on managing the urge to constantly multi task. /// We hope the tips in this episode help you realize that multitasking can be helpful but can also affect you in ways that will impact your overall health. We all want to feel accomplished with our days and doing so in a way that keeps you healthy and still makes you feel like you are checking off your “to do list” items is what’s important in the long run. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves.”-Cheryl Strayed This quote reminds us that many of the fears we have are ones we tell ourselves, and make ourselves believe. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a balanced diet to compliment an active lifestyle is key to living longer and healthier. However, not knowing exactly what we put into our bodies to support our healthy lifestyle can be a drawback, especially when we think what we are consuming is healthy. Nutrition labels give us the information we need to make smart choices and allow us to build a plan around the best choices of food for our bodies. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we wanted to dedicate a full episode to nutritional labeling and why it plays an important role in living a full active lifestyle. 2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients and their thoughts on knowing what they eat and what goes into their diets. 3). Some of the mistakes people make when reading nutritional labels on food products and how that can lead to taking in more calories and/or fats than we think. 4). Why it’s important to know what each item on the label means and how to read them properly. 5). How knowing what you are eating and the ingredients involved with you food will help give you the power to make good food choices which in turn, will make you feel better and have more energy for an active life. /// We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who is looking to build an effective diet around a healthy lifestyle. Knowing what you consume is important and becoming familiar with the nutritional labeling on the foods you consume is the best place to get started. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Stop making excuses, you're the only one stopping you.”-Issa Rae This quote reminds us that the excuses that we use are usually ones we make so we do not have to do something. Let’s stop making excuses! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is vital to living a longer more independent life and making sure to include both cardio exercises and strength training when exercising are the pillars to good body health. But what is the best combination to start with when you train? Should you begin with cardio exercises like walking and running or should you begin with resistance training using weights for movements like curls, shoulder raises or leg presses to get started? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to this topic and how it’s inspired by the many questions we get from followers and subscribers who struggle with this issue. 2). Why starting with a “warm up” is always a good idea before diving into your regular workout and how this usually consists of a lighter cardio routine. 3). The benefits of strength training after your body has already warmed up and some of the injuries you can avoid. 4). The importance of knowing your body’s limits when exercising which will help you stay safe when attempting more intense cardio or heavier strength training. 5). Meredith’s suggestions on how to create a workout that includes both strength training and cardio if you are short on time or only exercises a few days a week. /// We hope the tips in this episode helps you or someone you know that struggles with the best combination of exercises when training. Both cardio and resistance exercises have benefits that compliment each other and both should be included in your weekly exercise schedule. However, knowing which combination better suites you can make a difference in your exercise routines and overall health. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” -Charles Dickens This quote reminds us that our  weakness can change when we allow our internal strength and courage to grow. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise takes effort to achieve and can benefit your health in many ways. However, attempting to exercise in clothing/attire that doesn’t fit right or isn’t comfortable can actually be hurting your chances of getting a great workout in. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What inspired Meredith to discuss this topic and how she reacted when she saw someone exercising at the gym wearing jeans and polo shirt. 2). Some of the reasoning behind why we choose what we wear when it’s time to exercise and that everyone is different in this selection process. 3). Important things to remember when choosing the right footwear for exercise. 4). Some of Meredith’s favorite choices in fabric when it comes to exercise attire that helps keep you cool and dry. 5). Some of Meredith’s preferred exercise clothing brands and where they can be purchased. /// We hope you’ve enjoyed this episode and that the tips we’ve shred here help you or someone you know make the right choices when it comes to choosing the perfect exercise attire. Feeling comfortable is key to getting the most out of the time you spend exercising! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You don't have to understand life. You just have to live it.”-Matt Haig This quote is the reminder that life should be lived, even when we do not understand what is going on and why things are  happening…keep living. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking in protein is an important aspect to living a healthy and active lifestyle. We all know that adding protein to your meals helps your body build and maintain muscle which is very important when it comes to being able to handle the physical activities throughout the day (carrying groceries, going up stairs etc). But do you know how MUCH protein you should be consuming on a daily basis to best optimize your muscle growth and health? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate this important topic to a full episode and what prompted us to address the issue. 2). How there is a misconception that eating a lot of protein is only for people who are trying to build big muscles which, is not true. 3). Meredith’s research on what is an ideal amount of protein grams to take in based on your weight. 4). Some of the foods that Meredith recommends to include in your diet that have higher protein levels. 5). Why it’s important to be aware of the nutritional information on the food products you buy and how that can help improve your overall diet. /// Protein is one of the building blocks of strength, stability and longevity. As we age, we tend to lose muscle which can make us feel weaker and less motivated to stay active. Knowing how much protein your body needs as you go through the later stages in life is an important aspect of maintaining health, longevity and independence well into the future. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Thankfully, dreams can change. If we'd all stuck with our first dream, the world would be overrun with cowboys and princesses.”-Stephen Colbert This quote lets you know it is okay to change your plans, come up with new dreams, and live your true and authentic life for YOU! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.