Senior Fitness With Meredith

This is the second episode in a special 2 part interview series with Meredith's mother Genie. She has played such an influential part in Meredith's life and we are grateful to have the chance to sit down and learn more about her philosophies on health and well being as we age. If you missed Part 1 you can also listen to it here. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Genie's thoughts on today's modern health and fitness industry and how it's grown in the past many years. 2). How nutritional information has become more of a priority and a standard in today's society as compared to many years ago. 3). Genie and Meredith's discussions on how people used to be more active than we are today which helped contribute to a more mobile and active society. 4). Genie's thoughts on the new technologies we have now in the fitness industry and if she thinks it is actually helpful. 5). Genie's thoughts on the Senior Fitness With Meredith brand and how she views our content as being helpful to a global audience. /// We hope you enjoy this candid interview and that it helps inspire you to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle no matter what your age. Staying active and mobile is so important when it comes to staying independent and Genie has definitely set this example for Meredith which has also inspired us to continue putting out our best health and wellness content. Thank you Genie for your time and this amazing interview! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”-David Bowie This motivation is a reminder to keep things fun as we move through life, never knowing where it will take us! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a special 2 part podcast special this week featuring a candid interview with our special guest, Meredith’s mother Genie! This is part one of our series where we dive into learning more about her beginnings and how her thoughts on fitness and health helped inspire Meredith to become the woman she is today In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How Genie played a big role in Meredith’s early years in helping grow her interest in fitness and learning the important of embracing an active lifestyle. 2). Genie shares some of the early activities that she and Meredith used to do together that helped instill these values of staying active. 3). Genie shares some of her regular physical activities and how often she exercises including exercising along with some of the videos at Senior Fitness With Meredith! 4). How we all have physical limitations, especially as we age but why it’s important to continue to find ways to stay active no matter what the limitation is. 5). Genie’s candid thoughts on Meredith’s success so far in being able to reach many people across the world who benefit from her exercise videos and branded content. /// Thank you for joining us on this special episode, the first of two. We hope Genie’s interview helps inspire you or someone you know who may be on their own journey with health and fitness. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.”-Vern Mclellan This motivation is a reminder to bring positivity into each new time in your life, especially when we start our new year! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Water aerobics or exercising in water has been gaining popularity among older adults. Exercising in a low impact and safe environment has many benefits especially those with burdened joints and/or limitations. Water buoyancy creates a safe place for doing low impact style cardio movements that are very easy on knees, hips, elbows and just about any other body part that regularly absorbs impact during the normal tasks of the day. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). The definition of "Water Aerobics" and what is actually involved with exercising in water. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in teaching water aerobics classes and the feedback and responses from some of her clients. 3). How water creates an ideal environment for exercise for those who may have weakened joints or limitations or who just prefer a low impact style workout. 4). How exercising in water can help you improve flexibility in common problem areas like shoulders and knees and also help build strength as well. 5). Meredith's suggestions on how to safely get started with water exercises whether it be a pool in your backyard or visiting a local gym or fitness facility. /// We hope the benefits we've listed here in this episode help you discover a safe way to exercise if you haven't already tried water aerobics. We recommend looking into your local gym, YMCA or living facility to find a good water aerobics class or instructor. Remember, staying mobile is key to a long lasting independent life and incorporating water aerobics/exercises on a regular basis can make a huge difference for long term health. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” –Mother Theresa This motivation is a reminder to give from the heart, no matter how big or small, or of your time…make sure it comes from the heart! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back injuries can occur at anytime and are common amongst most people. We have all experienced back pain or injury at some point in our lives and when it happens, it can sometimes be debilitating. Remaining active is a big part of living a long and healthy life. Having limited mobility because of back pain affects our willingness to stay active which in turn, affects overall health. Fortunately, there are things we can do everyday to help keep our backs in the best shape possible and that doesn’t involve lifting heavy weights or exhaustive exercising. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients and their struggles with back pain. 2). Why our “Back Health” is easily taken for granted and why it’s easy to forget that our backs are used in just about every activity we engage in. 3). How doing core type exercises on a regular basis including sit ups helps strengthen our backs and overall core strength. 4). Why making it a point to move everyday is important to keeping our backs healthy especially if you spend a lot of time sitting in a chair for most of the day. 5). Why it’s important to stay aware of our posture during the day and how it can make a big difference to overall back health. /// We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode help you or someone you know that struggles with back pain or injury. Staying active and mobile is important especially as we age and having good “back health” will help keep you on track when you’re ready to take on day now and into the future. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Happiness is good health and a bad memory.”-Ingrid Bergman This motivation is a reminder to stay healthy AND keep the past in the past to stay happy! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting our best sleep is something we always wish for when we lay our heads down at night.  Being able to wake up in the morning refreshed and ready to face the day is the goal, but it doesn’t always work out that way unfortunately, especially as we age. However, there are a few things we can try to give us the best chances at a good night’s rest. If done consistently, you’ll most likely get into the habit of good sleep preparation and benefit from a well rested mind and body on a regular basis. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What the recommended amount of sleep hours you should be getting each night according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) 2). Some of the things we tell ourselves on how we are going to get more rest during busy periods in life which don’t always work out. 3). Some of the problems that over the counter sleep medications can cause if used too much or incorrectly. 4). How making sleep a priority in one’s life can lead to better changes and improvement in mind, body and mood. 5). The benefits you can take advantage of when following some of the strategies and tips we share in the episode of getting better sleep at night. /// We hope these strategies/tips we’ve shared in this episode helps you or someone you know get consistent good rest at night. Optimal sleep is so important and we often don’t pay enough attention to the things we can do during our waking hours to prepare for good rest during our sleeping hours. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I can live for two months on a good compliment.”-Mark Twain This motivation is a reminder to give and receive compliments…they can do so much for others and ourselves. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.