Senior Fitness With Meredith

“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.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!Here at Senior Fitness With Meredith we take a lot of pride in publishing our best content centered on the health and wellness for older “seasoned” adults. We feel this is so important as we age and live longer lives. However we also feel that the industry that we exist in doesn’t focus enough on the older generations and mostly ignores a lot of the needs that this generation is asking for.The fitness industry has always been a “youth oriented” industry as a whole. But with the power of the internet reaching millions of older generations, is this industry still missing a big opportunity to reach into a larger audience by also focusing more on middle aged – older generations?In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How the internet and mostly social media have changed the fitness industry and the monolithic focus on youth that seems to have come to the forefront.2). Why the “image first” mentality has become the norm for most fitness brands and how that can make others feel excluded and un-motivated to think that healthy exercise is for them because they may not look like what they see in media.3). The misconceptions that the fitness industry portrays of older people and how this can affect thoughts and feelings about what level of fitness seniors should be which is based on little market research by the fitness industry.4). How drug and pharmacy companies spend more money on advertising to seniors than the health and fitness industry and why this is misguiding.5). Meredith’s thoughts on some of the strides the industry has taken to improve it’s approach to catering not just to younger generations but all age ranges as well.///Thank you again for joining us for this informative episode. The fitness industry is growing bigger everyday and having the best services, products and content available  for people of all ages is becoming a necessity. Hopefully this episode helps you navigate what the best journey is for you when it comes to finding reliable, quality health and fitness products and services.We appreciate being a part of your journey no matter what age and hope to continue bringing our best to you for years to come.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“No day in which you learn something is a complete loss.” -David EddingsThis motivation is about learning new in everything we do, even if the day is not how we wanted it to turn out.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Don’t say you can’t until you prove you can’t.” -Les PaulThis motivation is about trying before ever saying “I Can’t”!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this podcast episode!Experiencing a personal loss happens to most of us during the course of our lives and can take a toll on many aspects of our lives. We can experience depression, loneliness, helplessness and also loss of motivation.Finding ways to get through hard times is not easy but it also isn’t impossible. Personal loss may leave us as never feeling the same, but that doesn’t mean we will never find out way back to happiness.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of the many different types of “loss” that we con encounter and how these life events can change us and alter the way we feel about ourselves emotionally and mentally.2). Knowing that after you experience a loss in life that it is ok to take a break or slow down. It is also Ok to keep going on when you are ready as well. Sometimes we have a hard time deciphering what is the right action to take can be confusing to us emotionally and mentally.3). Understanding that you need to do what’s right for you and that going through and emotional time can make us forget how important our well being is.4). How “overdoing” things like over working and trying to stay busy all the time can also be unhealthy as this is more of an avoidance after time and omits us from confronting our emotional loss to grieve and hopefully move on in a healthy way.5). Why knowing that honoring a loss by continuing to live your life in the best way possible (mentally, physically and emotionally) is the best way to eventually becoming whole again and a way to look at a loss in a more positive light.///Thank you again for joining us on this important episode. If you or someone you know recently experienced a tragic loss or is having trouble finding motivation in their life then we hope this episode provides some helpful insight into how to improve the situation. Staying mentally and physically healthy together is so important and getting the right help and taking the right steps towards re-grounding yourself is the goal.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.