Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode today! Stress is something we all encounter normally during the days, weeks and months of the year. To live a life that has no stress most likely isn’t much of a life. But what happens when we let it consume us where we start to have mental, emotional and physical problems? What can we do to help “dial down” our stress levels? Fortunately the one thing we can do and have control of is our level of physical activity which has shown to help curb levels of stress especially if practiced regularly. Regular exercise can help curb stress levels to where they can be manageable and dealt with in a safe and proper manner. This has been shown many times over in scientific studies and today we share some if our best knowledge on the importance of exercise as stress relief. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How having high stress levels without addressing them can lead us down a path to where we may become very sedentary and avoid exercise altogether which is an un favorable outcome. 2). Why exercise is usually the first thing that gets sacrificed when we are stressed out and what we can do to help avoid this scenario. 3). How learning from people that do exercise regularly to dial down stress can inspire and help you embrace this practice during stressful times in your own life. 4). Why exercising is not only good for our stress levels but also provides protection to our immune system which also helps guard us from getting sick thus, adding more stress especially if you live a busy lifestyle. 5). Why it’s important to start off slow and small if you aren’t used to exercising regularly to give your body the best chance to progress properly into a schedule that allows you to be active and help control stress. /// Thanks again for joining us for this important episode. Stress levels can be affect anyone at anytime and making sure we take the proper steps to keep our mind and bodies healthy is one of the best ways to combat against rising stress. Staying active on a regular basis is the one thing we have control over and one of our best defenses to avoiding overwhelming stress. We hope our tips and suggestions in this episode helps you or someone you know who may be weighed down by stress. Staying healthy physically, mentally and emotionally is the name of the game and we want to keep everyone active when it comes to living your best life. Tile the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I never lose. Either I win or learn.”-Nelson Mandela This motivation is about learning from every experience. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!Travelling can be a fun experience especially if you are headed out on a long vacation that you’ve been waiting for or are travelling out to visit close friends and family. But it can also take a toll on the body with things like long plane rides or car rides. Making sure we take care of ourselves during the process of travel and arrival to our destination is crucial to keeping us healthy, active and capable especially as we age.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of the tolls that travelling in general, takes on your body that we may not realize.2). Things to think about when we leave the comforts of our home and go somewhere new where we may not have access to the same exercise amenities that we have at home.3). Tips on how to stay loose and flexible when travelling in a confined space like an airplane or a packed car.4). Tips on “re-awakening” our bodies in a safe manner after we have been confined for a long period of time on a plane or car.5). The effects of stress on our bodies while we travel and dealing with either long lines at airports or long car rides.///Thank you for joining us on this episode! Travelling is a big part of what we do no matter if you fly or drive. Making sure our bodies can handle the rigors of travel is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode help you prepare for your next trip so you can enjoy the process and keep your body feeling ready for the next exciting experience.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it.” —Joel Osteen This motivation is about continuing to thrive in life, no matter the obstacles that come your way. Meredith  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!We love getting the chance to test out new exercise equipment and this week we are doing a product review on the “Bells Of Steel” Rubber Hex Dumbbells.Making sure you have safe and effective exercise equipment when you workout is very important. We always put our bodies under high amounts of stress when we exercise and knowing you have the right equipment that won’t break, will last a long time and most importantly, is safe to use can be the difference between a great workout and/or risking injury.For this product review episode we are taking a closer look at the Bells of Steel rubber hex dumbbells and giving you our honest thoughts and recommendations.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Our thoughts on the fitness industry and the rise in companies that offer exercise equipment online.2). Why Meredith prefers to use dumbbells that are rubber hex shaped instead of round and how this helps you when placing your weights down in a safe manner.3). Why we feel that the design of this line of dumbbell will last a long time and you won’t need to worry about spending more money to replace them later.4). Meredith’s thoughts on the grip of these dumbbells and why that is important when exercising.5). Why we’ve chosen to become an affiliate of these line of dumbbells and the Bells Of Steel company.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope the information we shared in this podcast helps spark your interest in the Bells Of Steel dumbbell offerings. Using safe, effective and long lasting equipment when exercising is very important and hopefully our review and support of this line of dumbbells will be helpful to you or someone you know that’s shopping for a new set of dumbbells.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done." -Lucille Ball This motivation is about remembering to keep doing, keep trying new things, and never have regrets. Meredith  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us today on this episode!Pickleball has become quite popular around the world as a fun and enjoyable sport to play especially for people of all ages. It’s easy to play, you can play in groups and it has a very low barrier of entry. If you are someone that enjoys this sport and is looking to improve your game then this episode is just for you!Similar to tennis, pickleball boasts many of the same movements and actions, but is less taxing on your body. This allows the sport to be much more accessible and is a great way to get exercise on a regular basis. With the exercises suggested in this episode, you can help your body get stronger, more flexible and prepared to level up your game!In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What is Pickleball and why has it become so popular in recent times?2). The primary muscles and areas of your body that you use the most when playing pickleball.3). Why marching in place and low impact cardio exercises are a great way to start warming up your body and preparing it to play.4). Some of the best balance exercises you can try to help steady your foot placement and keep you centered when moving around the court.5). Meredith’s suggestions of great upper and lower body exercises that will help build strength and flexibility, both of which are important when playing pickleball.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope the tips and suggestions here are helpful to you or someone you know who loves pickleball! Having fun while playing is the name of the game and keeping your body in shape to continue to hit the courts everyday is what it’s all about.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” —Ernest Hemingway This motivation is about not giving up, and growing stronger after difficult times. Meredith  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this episode!Staying hydrated while exercising is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Making sure you have enough water with you at all times is a must and also making sure the apparatus you use to store your refreshing water is clean can get overlooked. Whether you use as regular plastic bottle or fancy ThermoFlask, it’s always a good idea to take a little extra time and make sure what you’re drinking out of is clean.It may sound like a no brainer, but we often underestimate what it takes to keep our water bottles clean. If gone unchecked over time, bacteria and mold can build which can lead to longer health effects. And we definitely don’t want that!In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How the water bottle market has become quite popular in today’s fitness realm and why that’s a good thing:)2). Why it’s important to create the habit of carrying a water bottle around with you even if you’re not in the gym or exercising. Hydrating should happen all day long.3). How bacteria can slowly start to form without us noticing if we don’t make it a point to really give our water bottle a good cleaning on a regular basis.4). How keeping track of the cleanliness of your water bottle is even more important if you like to add flavoring/fruit etc. to your water.5). Meredith’s recommendations on how often you should give your water bottle a thorough cleansing including rinsing and deep cleaning.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope the information and tips here will help you keep an eye out on the cleanliness of your own water bottles. Making sure you sanitize them regularly and have them washed is the key to keeping your body healthy and ready for the next workout always:)Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger This motivation is about remembering every time we go through a difficulty, it makes us stronger, and develops our strengths! Meredith  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.