Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining on on this episode!Losing weight can be very challenging for all of us and losing weight in your belly area can sometimes be the most challenging. we often get emails and comments about what is the best way to lose fat in the belly!Well there is no simple answer but there are things you can focus on that will give you the best chances and results to slim down your belly area the right way, safely and effectively.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s experiences working with clients and their questions about how to lose their belly fat and why it is such a popular topic.2). Some of the diet choices that can lead to building up un-wanted belly fat and how common some of these things are.3). Why trying to lose weight is certain areas of your body (spot specific) is not very realistic when trying to lose weight.4). Some of the differences between men and women and how belly fat affects us differently based on how our bodies store fat etc.5). Meredith best tips to losing belly fat that include overall body health and not just one area.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast. Losing belly fat can be troublesome for most of us and everyone’s path to losing this weight will be different. Hopefully some of the tips and suggestions in this episode will help you determine what will work best for you safely and successfully.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I found that with depression, one of the most important things you could realize is that you’re not alone.”- Dwayne JohnsonThis motivation is about remembering you are not alone in this life, no matter how you feel and what you are going through…there are always others that feel the same and are there for you!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”- Andy WarholThis motivation is about things changing over time, not because it is time, but we change and grow every moment of each day.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast!Making sure you choose the right exercise equipment is a big step to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. We feel strongly about this which is why we felt it was necessary to share our recommendations with you.Having the right choices will keep you safe and healthy when used correctly and we are very excited to run down why we chose the pieces of equipment to add to our website and why we think you’ll like them too:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s thoughts on why it’s important to use proper and safe exercise equipment in your workouts and how this can actually help improve them when used correctly.2). We discuss why we chose the brand of resistance bands listed on our equipment page and why they are our choice for the best.3). Our choice for an exercise timer and why Meredith thinks it’s a good idea to have a simple – to – use device that is not your phone and can be easily modified for different time settings.4). Why we feel that having a dedicated exercise chair is a good idea especially if the chairs you have in your home are mostly dinner or table chairs. Having a sturdy chair will keep you safe and motivated to do more seated exercises.5). How a stretching strap can help you during your stretching routines and what our recommendation is for the safest and most reliable.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope the tips and information as to why we chose the recommended equipment on our website is helpful to you. Making sure we exercise with safe equipment is important to avoiding injury, exercising safely and living longer and healthier.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” -Diane AckermanThis motivation is about living life, not just going through the motions.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The sky isn’t the limit—the sky has no limit.” -Sarah BarkerThis motivation is about remembering to keep going, no limits.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us today on the podcast!This week we have a fun discussion on how to really get into “move star” shape and if it is really attainable, realistic and healthy?We all look at movie stars and sometimes wonder what it would be like to look like them. Action heroes, models, perfect looking features… they all seem to be effortless. But is it real? It can be confusing and possibly un-healthy to chase a look that isn’t realistic 100% of the time.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What we define “Movie Star Shape” as and what this expectation really means in a real world context.2). How the image of movie stars has changed over the years and how social media has added to the pressures of self image today which can be un-healthy if taken literally.3).  The steps movie stars, body builders etc. take to get to the extreme look of a very muscular and/or “ripped physique to either look good on camera or compete in a body building competition.4). How attainable and realistic is the movie star look and is it possible to strive for this perfection and still live a normal, happy and healthy life.5). Why the most important thing to remember is to strive to be the best YOU and to focus on a balance between living healthy but also living happy. We don’t have to look like move stars to live our best lives:)///Thank you again for joining us on this episode! We hope this fun discussion was informative and entertaining of course:) We feel it’s important to pull back the covers on things like getting into move star shape and if it’s realistic or not. The most important thing to remember is to be your best YOU always and follow the path that is the healthiest and happiest for your body, mind and spirit.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.” -Hugh MulliganThis motivation is about remembering that each day is important. It is your time, live it in a way that is best for you!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for joining us on the episode!Finding the right exercises to do can be challenging at times, especially for seniors! When looking for the best exercises it can often lead to unreliable sources or misguided suggestions from people who may not know the senior body well.Luckily with Meredith’s help and expertise we have rounded up the six best exercises that all seniors should do regularly (based on personal ability of course) and why they are help promote everyday movements and most importantly, longevity.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How we sometimes get “stuck” going through the same exercises each day/week and some of the reasons why we choose certain routines.2). Some of the ways the fitness industry leads us to think that certain workouts can give you the best immediate results and why that can be misleading.3). Some of the most common everyday movements that can become difficult for us as we age and why it’s important to be proactive to address them through exercise on a regular basis.4). “The Goods!” Meredith shares her 6 most important exercises that all seniors should be doing!5). How the best exercises mentioned here not only promote strength and balance but also great cardio health as well.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode! We hope the information is valuable to you and helps you think about incorporating some (or all) of the exercises mentioned here into your routines if you aren’t already. Staying healthy now and in the future is the goal for all ages and making sure we do some of the most effective exercises within our own routines that promote these goals is key.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Be open to learning new lessons, even if they contradict the lessons you learned yesterday.” -Ellen DeGeneresThis motivation is about listening to new things and learning from them, remembering what you learned in the past but being open to new ideas.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.