Senior Fitness With Meredith

“Nothing will work unless you do.”- Maya AngelouThis motivation is about working for what we want in life because it isn’t just given to us.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We should regret our mistakes and learn from them, but never carry them forward into the future with us.”— Lucy Maud Montgomery, novelistThis motivation is about learning from mistakes, letting them go, and living in the present.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode!This week we’re discussing some helpful ways to help curb your sweet tooth or sugar cravings IF you feel like you want to make changes. Sometimes we can let our cravings get the best of us and this can make us feel like we are failing at achieving our health goals.Of course not all of us will feel that way but if you do feel like this is a problem for you then this podcast might be for you:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). The difference between good sugars (natural) and bad sugars (processed) in the foods we eat/drink and how sugar intake is a common issue amongst people of all ages and backgrounds.2). What the average intake of sugar is per most people and how our personal intake stacks up against it.3). Why it’s important to not deny yourself of all sugar but it’s more important to learn how to limit your intake instead. Smaller amounts but yet still enjoy what you like.4). The amounts of sugar that we find in our soft drinks/juices and liquids that we may not know about. These kinds of beverages can be adding un-knowing amounts of sugar calories to our diet.5). Why keeping track of your sugar intake on a regular basis can help you get control over how much you are consuming in a week and how this can help lead to better understanding your eating habits and how to control them.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast. We hope the tips in this episode will help you if you struggle with sugar cravings and feel like it is hindering your efforts to achieve you health and fitness goals. We can still enjoy the finer things in life AND still feel good about our health and fitness progress.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” — SenecaThis motivation is about living a life we feel worthy of, and happy with, instead of focusing on the numbers.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.”-Mark TwainThis motivation is about approving of our choices in order to be truly comfortable with our lives.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!We all have busy schedules and it seems like everyday there is more to do. We have so many tasks, chores and errands to run during the day between working and family that it can be hard to find time to exercise. We often sacrifice our time to workout in order to feel like we are able to get our tasks done and when it is all over we may feel too tired at the end of the day.But it doesn’t have to be that way!Staying motivated to exercise and making sure we are able to include it in our daily routines is so important. Making sure exercising is a part of our daily schedule along with the other tasks we have is part of the key to success.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). The misconception on aging in that we are less busy then when we were younger and why this is the farthest from the truth. We all have busy schedules no matter what age we are and this affects everyone.2). How exercise helps you not only physically but mentally and emotionally which is why it is so important to make time for it during your day.3). How most exercising sessions can be done in a shorter amount of time and that you don’t always have to attempt long workouts. Shorter workouts can be just as effective,4). Why home gyms can be a good alternative to going to a gym and can help save you time during your day.5). How making exercise a priority is a big factor in the success of keeping a regular schedule that you can maintain no matter how busy you are.///Thank you for joining us on this episode. We appreciate the opportunity to share our best tips on how to keep exercise part of your daily/weekly schedule even when it seems like there is not enough time in the day. We hope these tips help inspire you to carve out your own successful schedule when it comes to exercising.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”— Hafiz, Persian poetThis motivation is about my wish for all to see the value they have in this world…you are important, let your light shine!!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”– Babe RuthThis motivation is about not allowing fear to keep us from living our full lives.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us today on this week’s podcast!Stretching either before or after your workouts can sometimes be something that we skip unknowingly. Skipping any kind of stretching exercises can put us at a higher risk for injury if we are not careful. No matter what level of fitness you are, stretching should be a part of your exercise routine either before, after or both!In This Weeks’ Podcast You Will Learn:1). Some of the most common reasons why we ignore or forget to stretch during our workout sessions.2). The many benefits of stretching before your workouts and what that does to the muscles to wake them up and prepare them for strain, impact and usage.3). Why you should also consider stretching AFTER your workouts as well to help ease the body back down which helps keep the tendons in your muscles healthier in the long run.4). Some of Meredith’s suggestions on which major muscle groups you should focus on when stretching.5). Why stretching should be done with a long term goal in mind since it’s not something that you can achieve overnight as far as flexibility. Consistent stretching will eventually lead to a healthier body and one ready for it’s best exercise.///Thank you again for joining us this week. We hope the tips and suggestions in this episode will hope motivate you to incorporate more stretching into your daily workout routines. Avoiding injury and keeping our bodies loose and flexible is so important at all fitness levels which leads to staying healthy so you can exercise for a long time to come.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”– Albert EinsteinThis motivation is about having goals to be happy in life. All too often we want things and people to be what makes a happy life. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.