Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode! Do you feel uncomfortable exercising in public places? If your answer is “Yes” then know that you are not alone. Studies have shown that many Americans still feel uncomfortable going to an indoor gym or public area to exercise whether it be in the form of feeling intimidated, overwhelmed or feeling anxious or feeling like an imposter. These feelings are very real for some people and moreover, can hinder physical activity and overall health. Fortunately this doesn’t have to be the case. Learning to cope with these feelings and knowing how to “work through” issues that make you feel alone or are hindering you from staying active and healthy is possible with practice. Knowing how this affects your mental health and how to overcome the feelings you have with time, can help you on your fitness journey and know that you don’t have to go at it alone. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why Meredith thought this was an important topic to shed light on and how she has felt these same feelings of being uncomfortable exercising in public places as well. 2). How the rise of home workouts have been very helpful for most people but could also add to feelings of anxiety when attempts are made to go back to a gym or class. 3). How some of our fears and thoughts about what other people think at a gym aren’t really as real as we think. 4). Why going to the gym with a trusted buddy can be a great idea and how it can make exercising less stressful especially if both people are at the same fitness level. Learning and growing together is always the best way to go! 5). The importance of knowing that you are good enough and deserve to exercise no matter where you are in your fitness journey without feelings of judgement, anxiety or intimidation is the key to long lasting health. /// Thank you again for joining us on this important episode! Staying active and healthy can be done in many ways. For most of us, going to a gym or public area is very common and accessible. But not feeling comfortable to exercise in these places can keep us on the sidelines. Hopefully the tips we share in this episode helps you or someone you know feel more comfortable with exercising no matter where you are. Staying active and healthy is the name of the game and we want to help keep you going for as long as possible! Til the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”-Amanda Gorman This motivation is the reminder of seeing the good around us, the light, and to be confident enough to be it. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode! Staying consistently active no matter what age you are is an important part of living a long and healthy life. But what happens if we have physical limitations such as using a wheelchair, wearing a cast or a “boot cast”… should exercise still be something we need to do on a regular basis? Dealing with physical limitations can be challenging no matter what level of fitness you are. It is easy to assume that being in a wheelchair or cast should “slow us down” and we should take it easy. For many reasons this can be true, however it is still possible (and recommended) that we keep a level of exercise up even with these restrictions so as to not become complacent. Keeping the body active even with restrictions is very important to staying healthy through challenging times not only for your body but your mind as well. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why Meredith thought it was important to discuss the importance of knowing that exercise should still be a priority if you are restricted by wheelchair, cast or other. 2). How regular exercise helps the mind/body connection especially in situations where you are dealing with physical restrictions. 3). Tips on what you can still do for exercise if you are dealing with upper body, lower body or wheelchair limitations. 4). What happens to your body and mind if you stop exercising due to a restriction and how this can lead to complacency and a longer road to recovery. 5). Remembering the feelings you get when you do exercise regularly and the sense of accomplishment that can help motivate you to stay active during physically challenging times. /// Remaining active even through challenging times involving restrictions like using a wheelchair or dealing with being in a cast is very important. Limitations can happen to anyone at anytime and the important thing to remember is that it doesn’t have to slow us down. Making sure we are able to tell ourselves that our physical limitations won’t limit us from staying healthy can make all the difference. We hope our tips in this episode helps motivate you or someone you know to continue being active no matter the challenge and that is Ok to keep your body (and mind) moving always. Til the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Remember no one can make you feel inferior without consent.”-Eleanor Roosevelt This motivation is about the reminder of being in charge of you and your feelings! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode! Mohammed Ali, Mike Tyson… and You! Ok maybe not to that extent, but have you ever considered boxing as a great workout? If so then this episode is for you. Boxing or “shadow boxing” is a great exercise to consider if you are thinking about spicing up your weekly exercise routines. Shadow boxing is a great way to build up your hand – eye coordination as well as help build up your cardio vascular system. Here at SFWM we have some great routines that you can check out in both seated and standing formats if you aren’t familiar with cardio boxing. No matter your age, fitness level or limitations, there is something for everyone when it comes to having fun with boxing workouts. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What we really mean when we say “boxing workouts” and how “air boxing” or “shadow boxing” mimics the movements of real boxing and provides a great way to build mental and physical health. 2). Why it’s easy to get started with boxing exercises because it requires no equipment and you can do it in the comfort of your own home either standing or seated. 3). How Meredith designs her boxing workout routines and her approach to making them very accessible to anyone at any fitness level. 4). The differences between a shadow boxing workout and an “impact” style workout where you are striking a surface like a punching bag. Both can be beneficial but shadow boxing is preferred to help avoid injury. 5).  The empowering feeling you get after doing a boxing workout and how it makes you feel accomplished in a way that is unlike any other type of workout. /// Thank you again for joining us on this episode. Boxing workouts can be a great way to add variety to your workout routines. Gone are the days of boxing stereotypes only being for the young and fit. We can all benefit from the mental and physical aspects of boxing in both seated and standing formats, advanced, intermediate or beginner levels. We hope this episode inspires you to give it a try if you’re new to boxing exercises and don’t forget to check out our library of boxing routines here. Tile the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”-T.S. Eliot This motivation is about continuing to pursue your goals, and keep going! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.