Senior Fitness With Meredith

If you've never exercised before or maybe took an extended break and now feel like too much time has passed or that you may be too old to start exercising then this podcast episode is definitely for you. These are common feelings amongst many people and know that you are not alone. Feeling like your "time has passed" can make it seem like there no good reason to start exercising which, is farthest from the truth. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients and their thoughts and feelings about not exercising. 2). Some of the benefits that regular exercise produces both mentally and physically and how that can be life changing for some people regardless of age. 3). How exercising helps with stress and depression and why this is important especially as you age. 4). How regular exercise not only helps you physically but also helps make everyday activities easier like carrying groceries and going up and down stairs. 5). How to get started the right way if you have never exercised before or have taken an extended break. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who may feel like it's too late to start exercising. Regular exercise in any form (walking, weight training, stretching, etc.) can reverse many ailments that cause us to feel like our bodies are "past due". There is no better time to start than now and there are many ways to get started that are right for you and your comfortability level. We believe in you! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” — H.G. Wells This quote reminds us that no matter what has happened, we must choose to stand up and keep going. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying mobile and independent are some of the most important aspects to maintain especially as you age. Making sure your body is healthy includes regular exercise which helps strengthen not only your muscles but your bones as well. Bone density is important when it comes to making sure your body is able to do what you ask it to while navigating the physical challenges of the day. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How common bone density issues are and how they can affect people of all ages and not just older adults. 2). How your spine plays an important role in your mobility and why it's important to focus on exercises that incorporate strengthening your whole body, 3). Some of the common injuries that can occur if you have low bone density and how this can affect you not just physically but mentally as well. 4). Why it's important to think of your bones and muscles as one entity when exercising. 5). How nutrition directly affects your bone density and health and why it's good to incorporate foods that nurture this on a regular basis. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful if you are having issues with bone health and density. Keeping your bones strong and healthy will help maintain your physical well being and independence as you journey into your later years. It's never too late to start taking care of your body and unlocking good health is always just a few daily habits away. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What you do today can improve all your tomorrows." This quote reminds us that what we do today and the choices we make impact what comes next! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often get asked how we come up with a lot of the topics for our podcast and this week we wanted to "peek behind the curtains" and share with you how we decide what topics we will discuss each week. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the reasons why it can be challenging to find important topics to discuss each week but also how we enjoy the opportunity to do so. 2). How the comments that get posted on our YouTube channel help influence the new topics and ideas of our podcast. 3). Some of the personal experiences Meredith has encountered over the years in working with clients of all ages and how those experiences help influence our podcast topics. 4). How we pull ideas from current wellness and fitness industry trends and discuss why these trends can be helpful OR can be misleading or counter productive. 5). In addition to our YouTube channel, how most of our topics are inspired by you through website feedback, email, social media and much more! /// We hope this episode is entertaining and informative to you as we love shedding light on subjects that are popular but also that doesn't get the kind of attention we think it deserves when it comes to the health, wellness and longevity of not just seniors, but all ages. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast. We truly do enjoy getting to share this information that is inspired by you, the listener:) Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"A jug fills drop by drop."-Buddha This quote reminds us we must keep patience as we work on anything we choose to do! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living actively and participating in regular exercise is always a key component to staying healthy and mobile longer as you age. However, this can also take a toll on your body physically over time if you don't take care of yourself and omit to listen to what your body is telling you when you exercise. Ignoring the important nuances that your body is signaling to you can create problems and injury if not made a priority. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why it can be easy to ignore the signs and signals that our bodies send us especially when living an active lifestyle and how that can lead to issues down the road. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences training clients and their struggles with learning how to listen to their bodies. 3). Many of the common types of aches and pains that start to occur as you age and how easy it is to push them aside. 4). Some suggestions on how to relieve common stressors that can lead to injury. 5). Why it's important to take breaks or "dial back" your exercising from time to time to allow your body rest and proper recovery. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who may be active but also dealing with constant set backs from injury or other issues. Sometimes it can be too easy to forgo the warning sings that our bodies are telling us which can leave you unnecessarily sidelined. Small attention to detail can go a long way when it comes to working "with" your body and will lead you to a longer road of health and wellness. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker." - Denis Waitley This quote reminds us that failure is a teacher, make sure we listen to it and learn from it! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise the one of the pillars to living a long and independent lifestyle but sometimes being active also leaves us prone to injury which can sideline our efforts. Experiencing and injury can be setback which can affect us not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. Luckily there a few easy things you can do to help minimize your chances of getting hurt during exercise which will help keep you healthy throughout your active lifestyle years. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why it's important to always be aware of injury possibility while exercising and the long term ramifications that can come from it. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their stories with suffering and injury during exercise and how it affected them. 3). The importance of taking time to warm up before exercise and to cool down after exercise. 4). Why you should always listen to your body first before you decide to exercise as sacrificing rest could lead to a serious injury. 5). Why learning how to modify and vary your exercise is important and how it can help keep your body safe over time. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who has experienced a common injury while exercising. Making sure your body is ready for exercise and keeping yourself safe is the key to staying independent especially as you age. Always take the proper precautions before, during and after exercising. This will help ensure that you'll be ready to go the next time you lace up your workout shoes. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison This quote reminds us to keep going, keep trying, and that will lead to success. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.