Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us today for this episode!In today’s world it may not always be practical to attend a gym for regular exercise. There are health regulations to consider, crowds and perhaps not feeling as comfortable as we would like to be in a gym environment. Luckily for us, if you have space in your room equivalent to a living room then you may just have one of the best exercise areas ever invented!Getting a great workout in doesn’t always mean that you need access to the fanciest gym equipment. You can get a great workout in (at any level of fitness) in the comfort of your own living room with no equipment. All you need is some space, no fall or trip hazards around you and a “can do” attitude:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why a living room can be the perfect workout space provided you have enough room to move around, preferably within a 6×8 or 8×8 area.2). Some suggestions on how to get good cardio exercises in your living room workout area with no equipment.3). Some upper body exercise suggestions that you can try in your living room workout area.4). The importance of the “mind and body” connection that helps you focus in on the muscles you are exercising.5). Meredith’s suggestions on how to do some lower body and core exercises in your living room exercise area.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope the tips and suggestions here give you some of your own ideas on how you can exercise in your own living room. We have many alternatives in this era on how and where to exercise. Keeping your options open including your own living room is the best way to ensure your ability to live a long, happy and healthy life no matter where you are or what level of fitness you are at.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” —Peter MarshallThis motivation is about staying positive during challenging times and knowing that we gain strength through diversity which helps us live longer and healthier lives.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on the podcast this week!HIIT workouts stand for “High Intensity Interval Training” and this week we are diving into why we think incorporating HIIT workouts into your weekly routine is a good idea. HIIT focuses on raising and resting your heart rate during short durations of exercise which helps strengthen your cardiovascular system. Incorporating light weights during a HIIT workout will also add strength training to your muscles which will give you a “best of both worlds” added benefit during exercise.HIIT exercises are also available for all levels of fitness and can be done by anyone in either standing or seated positions.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s in depth explanation of a HIIT workout, it’s history and some of the high level health benefits that are available at any age.2). How you can easily modify your normal regular exercise routines into more HIIT style movements to gain health benefits that continue to help you during the course of your day.3). Why there can be a misunderstanding about HIIT workouts which can make people shy away from doing them but in reality they are very accessible to anyone at any level of fitness.4). How HIIT workouts are not just standing routines but can also be performed as a seated workouts as well for those who may have standing limitations.5). How to find YOUR level of high intensity when performing a HIIT workout.///Thank you again for joining us this week! We hope the information in this episode helps motivate you to incorporate HIIT workouts into your regular exercise regimen if you aren’t already. No matter what level of fitness you are, HIIT has something for everyone:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” —Mahatma GandhiThis motivation is about remembering to forgive is to be strong…it does not mean you forget, but you keep going and forgive!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strength training workouts are a great way to help build muscle, add strength and stability that will help you get through the tasks of the day. Similarly, cardio exercises are also the perfect way to help build up you stamina, cardiovascular system and help give you the energy you need to tackle the day as well.But which one is more important?Finding time to exercise during the day/week can be challenging and making sure you’re getting the right exercises in is important to your overall health. Deciding whether to focus on either your cardio or strength training can make scheduling pretty tricky especially if you feel that you are lacking in one or the other.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s personal experience in working with clients over the years and their attitudes about the importance of strength training and cardio exercises.2). The difference in opinions on both strength training and cardio between men and women and how that affects their choices in activities for exercise.3). Some thoughts on how often you should “intermingle” both strength training workouts and cardio workouts and/or how to balance them out if you feel you favor one of the other.4). Some of the push back Meredith would receive from teaching strength classes in senior communities and how she was able to show the importance of why using weights/bands for resistance is beneficial to you at any age.5). Tips on how to balance both types of workouts to give you the benefits of both worlds which in turn promotes health and longevity.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode! Deciding whether strength training or cardio exercises are more important for you depends on a lot of factors and in a lot of cases you need the perfect balance of both. We hope the tips in this episode helps you determine how to go about setting up your exercise schedule so that you don’t feel you are lacking in any area. Maintaining the perfect balance in the long run is always best when it comes to long term health and wellness.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“And one has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.” —Paulo CoelhoThis motivation is about going forward even when you are fearful of doing it, that is true bravery!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast!Feeling like you are running out of time during your day is very common for most of us. We get busy with chores, tasks and running around that it feels like we have very little time to exercise. Fortunately exercising doesn’t have to take hours out of your day.There are still very effective workouts that you can do during your busy day that will be just as effective as longer ones if you have the right mindset and “can do” attitude:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How common it is for most people to feel like they don’t have enough time to exercise for all ages, not just seniors who may be retired.2). Whether or not it’s a good idea to try and focus on both strength training AND cardio exercises if you are short on time for that day.3). What could be the optimal timeframe for an abbreviated workout, 10min, 15min, 20min or more?4). Why the mind/muscle connection is so important when you exercise especially when you are fitting in a shorter workout.5). Why the “quality” of your workout is more important than the “quantity” and how we should avoid exercising just to go through the motions. Getting meaningful exercise in is the goal no matter how long or how often.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. Making time for exercise during your schedule doesn’t mean you have to block off hours at a time. We hope the tips we’ve shared in this podcast helps you set up your exercise week even when you feel like you only have a short window to get it done. Planning ahead and focusing on what’s important is key to sustaining a consistent exercise schedule now and into the future.Tile next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We will either find a way, or make one.” —Anibal BarcaThis motivation is about not letting a failure stop you…find new ways to succeed and continue on!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying motivated to exercise can be challenging. Throw in a busy schedule, lack of time, days where we don’t feel 100% and regular exercise can slowly fall by the wayside for most of us. What happens next are feelings of laziness, lethargy, and a possible lack of energy.Falling into a fitness “rut” isn’t something we usually plan to do, it just sometimes happens and can be attributed to many factors. Life throws a lot of curve balls at us and sometimes responding to them makes us feel like we have to take time away from some things to make room for others.But it doesn’t have to be that way! Staying active can still be a part of your life even “jump-starting” your active lifestyle is something we all need to do from time to time.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Our definition of the “Fitness Rut” and some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients that encounter a fitness downturn.2). How going through a fitness rut can affect you both mentally AND physically.3). Some of the things that can potentially lead us into a fitness rut and some of the signs that may push us in that direction.4). Some of Meredith’s best tips on how getting back to basic “movement” and moving around in any form can slowly help you back to being physically active.5). Why it’s OK to sometimes feel like you’re in a slump and that it happens to everyone. What’s important is to always stay focused on getting back to being physically active when you feel like you’ve hit a wall and to not give up!///Thank you for joining us on this episode! We hope the tips and suggestions here help you or someone you know work out of a fitness rut. It can be a challenge, but getting you back on track with exercise is important especially as we age. Staying active throughout the year and always coming back to exercise even when we get into a slump will always be a healthy option:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” —Nelson MandelaThis motivation is about persevering, and being judged based upon how we can get through obstacles and continue on.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.