Senior Fitness With Meredith

Regular exercise is key to living a longer, more independent lifestyle as you age. However, some people live very busy lives between work, family, social time etc. It may not always be feasible to dedicate a "chunk" of time in your day specifically for exercise. This week we are asking the question if it makes sense to "split up" your workout into smaller workouts during the day which may make more sense for some people who have busy schedules. Does this work and is it just as effective doing one longer workout? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). The story behind how this topic came to be and why we though it was important to discuss. 2). If splitting up your workouts into smaller exercises throughout the day is just as effective as one long workout. 3). How mixing up your smaller workouts during the day is a great way to keep it interesting and fun which may work better for those with busy schedules. 4). When is it a bad idea to workout multiple times during the day. 5). The benefits of just doing a few 5 minute workouts during the day. /// We hope the information we shared on splitting up your workouts throughout the day is helpful to you if you're struggling to find a good time to get your exercise in. What works for some people may not work for others and being flexible with your time may make more sense for you. Luckily exercising anytime during the day even if it is split out is still very beneficial for your physical well being. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor." - Truman Capote This quote reminds us that we will fail sometimes, but remember when we do succeed the times we failed makes it that much better! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial scams have quickly become one of the fastest growing crimes in the modern digital age. Criminals are being exposed to a wealth of new ways to trick people into giving up important information like social security numbers and bank account numbers. Unfortunately older adults are a common target. The damage caused from these kinds of scams cause mental, emotional and physical stress affecting all facets of life. Luckily there are a few easy things you can do to protect yourself from these kinds of scams to ensure your financial safety and well being into your golden years. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What inspired us to shed light on this topic and how financial scams against seniors has grown to become a serious issue in the modern world. 2). How living in the age of social media has made it much easier for criminals to gather information about people and how this can get used to trick you into a scam. 3). One of Meredith's personal experiences with her mom and how she was targeted into a financial scam at a vulnerable time of need. 4). Why you should always wait, take a step back and breathe if you ever receive an email or phone call from someone claiming that they need important information from you like your social security number or bank account information immediately. Those are sure signs of a possible scam. 5). Why it's important to "double check" anything that sounds suspicious by calling your bank directly or anyone who urgently says that they need money from you. /// We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you or somebody you know who may have been exposed to a financial scam. Taking the necessary precautions when you sense that something is not right will help save you time, money, stress and keep you and your family secure from financial ruin. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote reminds us that we all fall sometimes, but we must keep getting up and going! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've never exercised before or maybe took an extended break and now feel like too much time has passed or that you may be too old to start exercising then this podcast episode is definitely for you. These are common feelings amongst many people and know that you are not alone. Feeling like your "time has passed" can make it seem like there no good reason to start exercising which, is farthest from the truth. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients and their thoughts and feelings about not exercising. 2). Some of the benefits that regular exercise produces both mentally and physically and how that can be life changing for some people regardless of age. 3). How exercising helps with stress and depression and why this is important especially as you age. 4). How regular exercise not only helps you physically but also helps make everyday activities easier like carrying groceries and going up and down stairs. 5). How to get started the right way if you have never exercised before or have taken an extended break. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who may feel like it's too late to start exercising. Regular exercise in any form (walking, weight training, stretching, etc.) can reverse many ailments that cause us to feel like our bodies are "past due". There is no better time to start than now and there are many ways to get started that are right for you and your comfortability level. We believe in you! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” — H.G. Wells This quote reminds us that no matter what has happened, we must choose to stand up and keep going. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying mobile and independent are some of the most important aspects to maintain especially as you age. Making sure your body is healthy includes regular exercise which helps strengthen not only your muscles but your bones as well. Bone density is important when it comes to making sure your body is able to do what you ask it to while navigating the physical challenges of the day. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How common bone density issues are and how they can affect people of all ages and not just older adults. 2). How your spine plays an important role in your mobility and why it's important to focus on exercises that incorporate strengthening your whole body, 3). Some of the common injuries that can occur if you have low bone density and how this can affect you not just physically but mentally as well. 4). Why it's important to think of your bones and muscles as one entity when exercising. 5). How nutrition directly affects your bone density and health and why it's good to incorporate foods that nurture this on a regular basis. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful if you are having issues with bone health and density. Keeping your bones strong and healthy will help maintain your physical well being and independence as you journey into your later years. It's never too late to start taking care of your body and unlocking good health is always just a few daily habits away. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What you do today can improve all your tomorrows." This quote reminds us that what we do today and the choices we make impact what comes next! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often get asked how we come up with a lot of the topics for our podcast and this week we wanted to "peek behind the curtains" and share with you how we decide what topics we will discuss each week. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the reasons why it can be challenging to find important topics to discuss each week but also how we enjoy the opportunity to do so. 2). How the comments that get posted on our YouTube channel help influence the new topics and ideas of our podcast. 3). Some of the personal experiences Meredith has encountered over the years in working with clients of all ages and how those experiences help influence our podcast topics. 4). How we pull ideas from current wellness and fitness industry trends and discuss why these trends can be helpful OR can be misleading or counter productive. 5). In addition to our YouTube channel, how most of our topics are inspired by you through website feedback, email, social media and much more! /// We hope this episode is entertaining and informative to you as we love shedding light on subjects that are popular but also that doesn't get the kind of attention we think it deserves when it comes to the health, wellness and longevity of not just seniors, but all ages. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast. We truly do enjoy getting to share this information that is inspired by you, the listener:) Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"A jug fills drop by drop."-Buddha This quote reminds us we must keep patience as we work on anything we choose to do! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.