Senior Fitness With Meredith

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”- Antoine  De Saint Exupery This motivation is a reminder that we need to create goals, and have something to work towards; otherwise, we are just wishing and hoping with no plan of action. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walking on a regular basis is a great way to get a low impact cardio workout which promotes heart, bone and muscle health. It’s a simple activity and can be done practically anywhere. However many of us also prefer to walk on a treadmill at a gym or in a home which leads us to ask the question “Which is better for your health?” In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to look into this comparison between treadmills vs regular walking and how this can affect you if you exercise regularly. 2). Some of Meredith’s thoughts on adjusting the incline on a treadmill vs walking up a hill or inclined surface and how this can affect your workout. 3). Why some people prefer a treadmill over regular walking for the safety measures built into the equipment like hand rails etc. 4). How external factors like weather and terrain can affect your motivation for walking outside either positively or negatively. 5). Meredith’s personal preferences when it comes to walking for exercise but also that everyone’s health is different and it’s important to choose what’s best for you. /// Hopefully some of the tips and information we shared in this podcast is helpful to you if you enjoy walking on a regular basis whether on a treadmill, outside or on a track. Walking is a great exercise especially for those who prefer low impact type workouts. Whether you prefer walking on a treadmill or going for a stroll outside, making sure you stay consistent with exercises that you are comfortable with is always going to be a win – win. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When I hear somebody sigh that life is hard, I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’”- Sydney J. Harris This motivation is about being grateful for the life we have, even when it gets hard…and it does many times. That is what makes it our life! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loose or sagging skin is a common side effect that many people experience for many different reasons. As we age, we tend to loose some of the elasticity in our skin which can contribute to a sagging look or a loose fit around out bodies. It also can occur from recent weight loss or from pregnancy. Regardless of how this occurs, there is a common questions that arises of how this can be corrected and is regular exercise one of the the answers? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients over the years and their thoughts and struggles with loose and/or sagging skin. 2). How having extra or loose skin affects some us mentally or emotionally when comparing ourselves to others which is not healthy. 3). Some of the different causes of loose skin and how it affects our bodies as we age. 4). Why resistance and strength training is important not just to build muscle but also can help with toning the skin around your body in some cases. 5). Why it’s important to accept your body no matter what your journey is and to focus on the process of living a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise as you age. /// Regular exercise is recommended no matter what your your body does or doesn’t look like. Making sure we keep focus on what is important and accepting ourselves as who we are and not always what we think we should be is the key to living a long and fulfilling life. Exercise can help maintain a healthy body image and in some case help keep you looking fit and in shape but this is only matters in the eyes of ourselves and not what others may think. Learning to love and accept our bodies no matter what is the most important factor when looking to live a healthy lifestyle. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You always pass failure on the way to success.”-Mickey Rooney This motivation is about continuing to move forward even after a failure, that is when we push ourselves to success! Meredith   SR FeaturedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scams are ever present these days more than ever. From online email to phone calls, scams have become a popular way for people who have bad intentions to steal credit card information, social security numbers and just about anything that they feel they can get away with. Here at Senior Fitness With Meredith we believe not only in physical well being but mental health and awareness as well. With the rise in scamming, we felt it was necessary to address this problem and share our best tips to help you avoid these popular methods of scamming and help educate about the importance of scamming awareness especially for seniors. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). One of the main motivations behind why we thought it was important to discuss the topic of scamming and include it under our “umbrella” of health and wellness topics. 2). Meredith’s personal experience with her mother almost getting scammed as a recent personal loss to the family was used as the basis for a scam and how it was ultimately avoided. 3). Some things to look for when opening emails that looks suspicious or doesn’t fit within the normal context of what you usually receive. 4). Some of the popular phone scams that are being used that attempt to impersonate someone you supposedly know and how they use this trust to gain access to credit card number, finances etc. 5). Making sure you always take a “second look” or or pause when you feel something doesn’t look right or sound right to you and try to stay up to date on what some of the latest scamming tactics are so you can protect yourself and your loved ones. /// We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode are valuable to you or someone you know who might be prone to scams both online and in our everyday lives. Scammers will go to many lengths to get your information and there are new methods that show up every month. Making sure you are mentally aware and prepared to spot a scam is very important especially as we age and scammers get smarter. Protecting your privacy and financial information is crucial to continuing to live an active and healthy life physically, mentally and emotionally. Having a heightened sense of awareness about scams will help you live a less stressful and healthier life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“No one is perfect – that’s why pencils have erasers.”-Wolfgang Riebe,Keynote Speaker/Magician This motivation is about remembering we are not perfect in life, in looks, in all…we are  allowed to make mistakes, change things, and move on to live OUR true lives. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you exercise regularly or have in the past then you most likely have had to take time off at some point in time. Life events happen whether they are medical issues, schedule changes or even fatigue, there are moments in our health and fitness journeys that may prevent us from regular exercise. These kinds of events are normal and they happen to everyone. However, when it comes time to consider getting back into exercising on a regular basis there are things that can help you make this experience much less stressful. It's not easy gearing back up to exercise regularly when you've taken some time off but making sure you keep some of our best tips in mind will help and can get you back on track safely and effectively. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What it means to "Get Back On Track" after taking some time off from exercising and some of the misconceptions you can have before you start up again. 2). Why it is actually good for you to take some time away from regular exercise especially if you tend to lean towards a more "heavily active" lifestyle. 3). How scheduling your workouts ahead of time will help you mentally prepare for regular exercise especially after being gone for a period of time. 4). Why taking necessary steps to avoid feeling overwhelmed is important when it comes to getting back into regular exercise as feeling overwhelmed can detour your efforts. 5). How staying hydrated is an important part of staying healthy and how it helps prepare your body to handle regular exercise during your week. /// Remember to keep the tips shared here in mind if you or someone you know is looking to get back into exercising regularly. Knowing that we may not be able to do what we used to do or be able to  just "turn it back on" is important. Keeping you safe and healthy during this process is key and hopefully our tips in this episode will help you make this transition easier for you. Note: Don't forget to check out our "Get Back On Track" exercise video to help you get started with your journey again. Team Meredith   SR FeaturedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Every day may not be good… but there’s something good in every day.”-Alice Morse Earle,American Historian This motivation reminds us to keep looking for the good in each day, even when the days are not that good! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for listening to the Senior Resource Podcast Network! This bonus episode is from Answers for Elders. If you like what you hear, visit the links to follow the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Suzanne is joined by Dr. Paul Winner, the Senior Director of the Premiere Research Institute and Attending Neurologist at Palm Beach Neurology in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Winner addresses various lifestyle changes to help avoid developing dementia. He says, “There are risk actors. You want to avoid this as best you can. You don't want this to happen, even if you're predisposed genetically to develop it. There are some things you can do to help yourself now.  Subscribe to Answers for Elders: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44DzG3C Spotify: https://sptfy.be/z0qqq Discover more great episodes of Answers for Elders: Finding Purpose with Parkinson’s: https://apple.co/3D7EWka / https://sptfy.be/2vrdd People Needed for Your Estate Plan: Irrevocable Third-Party Trust: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sptfy.be/c3pxu Tips to Facilitate a Senior Home Sale, Part 1: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sptfy.be/l8o8m Facing Fears To Navigate Entrepreneurship: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sptfy.be/dn6en Visit Answers for Elders on the web: https://answersforelders.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.