Senior Fitness With Meredith

“When it comes to luck, you make your own.”— Bruce SpringsteenThis motivation is about owning what you do each day. Working hard is what gets you to your goals, even if you want to call it luck.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Wake up determined, go to bed satisfied.”— Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonThis motivation is about how you start the day will lead to how you feel at the end of the day.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on the podcast today!It seems like Fitbit Fitness Tracker watches are all the rage these days. We have so many options of electronic gadgets available on the market that claim to help us stay active, set goals and get better health information about our bodies.But do they really work?This week, Meredith breaks down her thoughts on using a Fitbit fitness tracker for a month as it regularly monitored steps, heart rate, calories burned and even sleeping patterns. Has it really helped her stay motivated to exercise and provide useful information?In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What is the Fitbit fitness tracker and how is it supposed to help you with your fitness and active lifestyle.2). How to wear the Fitbit and Meredith’s thoughts on how she got used to wearing it from day to day.3). Some information on the vitals it collects like amount of steps you take a day, heart rate, calorie burn and sleeping habits just to name a few.4). What Meredith liked about the data the device collects regarding her health vitals and how it was useful to her in not only tracking her exercising but also helped keep her motivated as well.5). Meredith’s best advice to anyone who might be looking into purchasing a Fitbit fitness tracker and some things to think about when determining if it is a good purchase for you no matter what age or fitness level.///Thank you again for joining us on this week’s episode! Fitness trackers seem to offer a lot of benefits and if you’re interested in purchasing one then we hope this episode has helped you decide whether it may be right for you and your fitness lifestyle.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.”— Muhammad AliThis motivation is about not only coming up with an idea of what we want to do, but actually believing in ourselves in order to achieve it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”— Joseph CampbellThis motivation is about living our life and accepting it. Planning is fun, but what happens when things do not go as planned. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s podcast!In this episode we are discussing a common question we receive online which is “How much should I be exercising to lose weight?”This is an important question and also covers a lot of ground which makes it to difficult to have just one answer. We are all built differently and have different lives that affect the way our bodies react. There are too many variables to count in order to get to the correct answer that works for everyone but we do have helpful guidelines, tips and some suggestions that may help you get going in the right direction if weight loss is your primary goal.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to address this question of how much exercise one should do to lose weight and how this can affect anyone.2). Why it is often too difficult to define the specific exercise schedule you should be doing to ensure weight loss because there are many more lifestyle factors that come into play that can affect this outcome.3). Questions to ask yourself when determining your exercise schedule like what type of workouts are your doing and what is the frequency and intensity levels? These are not the end all be all determining factors but they do play an important role in weight loss.4). Why your diet plays a big role in determining your weight loss patterns and how you manage your caloric intake compared to how active you are.5). Meredith’s advice on finding “balance” between your food intake and physical activity and why restricting either is not the best way to lose weight. Listening to your body and taking the time to find out what “groove” works best for you is most important.///Thank you again for joining us today on the podcast. We hope our suggestions in this episode will help you determine what is the best path for you when it comes to balancing the right exercise schedule and losing the goal weight you are aiming for. As mentioned, no one is the same and what may work for one person, might not work for someone else.The most important thing to remember is to not give up, stay consistent and focused and you’ll be well on your way to achieving any goal you set for yourself:)Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”— Ruth Bader GinsburgThis motivation is about taking one step at a time to see the change we want. It takes time, but we can do it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.”— Earl NightingaleThis motivation is about going for something with proper preparation to ensure you can get there!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this fun episode!Home gyms are all the rage these days and the shift of creating a workout space in your own home has become quite the norm especially during these challenging times. It is no longer necessary to go to the gym to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With some proper planning and set up, you too can create a workout space just for you in the comfort of your own home.What exactly do you need to set up your own home gym? Surprisingly not much! With a small budget (if even that), some creative thinking and a little bit of effort you can be up and running in your own home in no time:)In This Episode you Will Learn:1). Meredith’s own thoughts on the importance of having a home gym especially as working out at home has become more of the norm.2). The financial side of saving monthly gym fees that we may or may not always use and how that can benefit you overall.3). Why starting off with a designated area for your workouts is important and tips on making sure it’s safe for your to exercise in.4). The minimal amount of equipment you will need for basic full resistance or weight training, it may be much less than you think!5). How external areas like hallways, stairways and/or walking paths should also be considered part of your “home gym” by using the spaces near or around you.///We hope this episode has helped you determine how to set up your own home gym. Having a space to exercise that doesn’t require you having to get in your car and drive to a gym is very helpful, especially if you are just looking to stay active and healthy.You don’t need to pay a monthly membership fee to an expensive gym, all you need are a few basic items and space to move.Hopefully this podcast episode has given you some great ideas on how to get started:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” — AristotleThis motivation is about remembering to keep focus even when things get blurry…when we feel we can’t go on, keep going. As hard as it is, the light is far away, but it is there.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.