Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!We are heading into Thanksgiving for this episode and taking a moment to talk about why it’s important to be thankful for the fitness accomplishments you achieved this year.It may seem like a “no-brainer” to appreciate what you have accomplished but most of us rarely look back and take a moment to really relish in the hard work you’ve put in and the goals you’ve reached. Even if you feel like you didn’t accomplish what you had hoped, it’s still important to “pat yourself on the back” and be proud of your work:)In This episode You Will Learn:1). How being Thankful and grateful for your life has a big part to do with being healthy both physically and mentally and why it’s so important.2). Why it’s important to remember to be thankful throughout the year and during life’s ups and down and setbacks and accomplishments.3). Some of the differences in opinions between younger and older generations about their perspectives on thankfulness when it comes to fitness and wellness.4). How we sometimes get caught up in the “what’s next?” mentality and never really take time to revel in our accomplishments thus far.5). Some of Meredith’s best tips on how to help us stay grateful and thankful during a busy life and how to remember what’s important as you continue down your fitness journey.///Thank you again for joining us on this special episode! Making sure you take time to be thankful for you accomplishments and your abilities to live a healthy lifestyle is just as important as getting up and being active on most days of the week.We hope this episode helps shed some light on the many things to be thankful for and also how proud we are of you for making the choice to live an active lifestyle. We are your biggest fans!Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.”- Viola DavisThis motivation is about moving towards what you want… keep dreaming and keep trying!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!Shoulders are a body part we use everyday but how much do we actually think about them when we exercise or do strenuous work? The shoulder is made up of many muscles, ligaments and bone all working together to give us full range of upper body motion. There is also many chances for injury in this area as well if not looked after correctly.Our shoulders are key in many of the activities we do from carrying groceries, driving a car, holding a hand railing etc. Making sure we protect our shoulders during our day should be a priority when living an active lifestyle and in general.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s initial thoughts on why our shoulders are so important especially while living actively and how injuries can easily occur.2). How we can go about protecting areas of the shoulder and not just be making the shoulder stronger but by strengthening areas around the shoulder.3). Meredith breaks down the reasons why she guides you in her exercise videos into moves that help protect the shoulder and some examples of this.4). Why using a lighter weight for shoulder exercises is important and why the shoulder shouldn’t be treated as a “heavy lifting” area of the body.5). How we can “re-learn” better ways to protect areas of our body during exercise and still be very active but most importantly, stay safe.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope this information is valuable to you if you are dealing with shoulder pain or have limitations with your range of motion in this area. Keeping you safe while you go throughout your day is so important and keeping in mind the tips in this episode will hopefully help you stay exercising longer into your years:)Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A ship is always safe a shore but that is not what it’s built for.”- Albert EinsteinThis motivation is about remembering you are built to move, try, keep going even when the waters are scary!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There is nothing impossible to they who will try.”-Alexander The GreatThis motivation is about trying, knowing we CAN do it but it starts with trying!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on the episode!Embracing an active lifestyle and exercising regularly every week has shown to improve your quality of life especially as we age. But did you know there is more work that can be done to keep your body healthy in addition to regular exercise?Making sure we embrace recovery techniques post workout can also be just as effective with keeping you healthy as well, in a sense taking care of our bodies after a workout can be just as important as the workout itself!In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What we mean when we say “recovery” and how does it affect the overall effectiveness of our workouts in the long term.2). Some explanations on the different types of recovery techniques for different exercises.3). How nutrition plays a big role in helping your body recover from regular exercise.4). Other types of recovery like cold water therapy etc. that can contribute to replenishing our bodies after hard exercise.5). Why recovery is often over looked for most active people and ways we should remember to include it in our regular exercise schedules to reap the benefits.///Thank you for joining us on this episode! Self care and recovery habits are very important to help extend the years you will have being physically active. Our bodies do a lot for us and taking care of it after we exercise is very important. We hope the tips and suggestions in this episode help inspire you to embrace recovery if haven’t already.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES.”-William JamesThis motivation is about having intention with all you do, knowing you make a difference in this world.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Tough times never last, but tough people do.”-Robert H. SchullerThis motivation is about getting through tough times by staying positive, brave, and tough!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time and if you value your health and fitness as much as we do then you know that setting health goals is always a point of focus during this time. But how do we come up with attainable/realistic goals based on our progress from the current year?This can be challenging for some as we all have different ups and downs during the year. We may start strong… and end at a crawl. This is very common for many people who are looking to achieve consistent exercise throughout the year. Luckily there are ways we can evaluate our current year’s progress to predict and plan for a more effective new year.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s thoughts the importance of having fitness goals and why they can be helpful to the overall achievements of an active lifestyle.2). Why “looking back” at your year in regards to health and fitness is so important even if you didn’t achieve the goals you set in the beginning of the year.3). How our “Custom 7 Day Workout Plan” is a great place to start when it comes to setting up your goals for the new year.4). Realizing that life doesn’t always go as we plan and not hitting our goals that we previously set for ourselves is OK.5). The idea that fitness goals may not always make sense for a new year but perhaps at regularly scheduled intervals as the year progresses. (Quarterly etc.)///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. Planning for a strong new year in regards to your health and fitness goals can be tricky. We all want to succeed so we can look back at the end of the year and feel proud of our accomplishments. We hope the tips and suggestions in this episode are valuable to you and give you some motivation and ideas to help set your new goals for the upcoming year.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Happiness is not something ready made; it comes from your own actions.”-Dalai LamaThis motivation is about reminding ourselves that we have to work hard for ourselves to attain our goals and ultimate happiness!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.