Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode!Staying healthy and living an active lifestyle isn’t always easy to do as we tend to juggle many things in our own lives. We also tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to achieve a sort of “perfect” health status. There are a lot of things that contribute to this feeling like seeing other people out and about that we wish we looked like or seeing people on TV or social media that look flawless.These kinds of feelings can make us feel like we have to “keep up with the Joneses” so to speak. This pressure can lead us to feel like we have to be perfect with our physiques, health and appearance at all times.This is of course entirely false.In this Episode You Will  Learn:1). The quote from one of our amazing followers that helped inspire the meaning behind this episode.2). Why it’s ok to not be perfect with your exercise schedule or diet and to not get down on ourselves if we miss a day or two.3). How missing a day of exercise or eating a cheat meal doesn’t hurt your fitness and health progress and why making sure you return to your routine is always key.4). Why it’s important to start of light and slow if you haven’t exercised in a while. jumping right back in with heavy weights or exhausting cardio can actually hurt more than help.5). Meredith’s final thoughts on not being “perfect” and why it’s important to remember that perfection is not the goal, persistence and perseverance should be your focus.///Thank you again for joining us for this week’s podcast. We hope you found it helpful and valuable to you as you navigate your own fitness and health journey. Staying persistent is key to making your own progress at your own pace. Giving ourselves the space to learn what’s best for us is most important over trying to achieve “perfection”.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of my favorite sayings is from the late Dallas Willard; "What you focus on determines what you miss." What he is saying is if you put all your focus (all your attention) on a single subject, then you are less likely to see other subjects. An athlete who only works on upper body will neglect the lower body. The person who scours the news for scandals will miss all of the good things that are recorded.  Etc.- William MollerMeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”- ConfuciusThis motivation is about remembering not to stop. Even if it feels like you are not making any progress, your pace is too slow, you aren’t getting where you want to be fast enough…stopping will never get you there. You must keep going!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!This week’s podcast is a fun and informative discussion on one of our favorite pieces of equipment to use while working out, the kettlebell!If you aren’t familiar with the kettlebell then this episode is for you! Using a kettlebell during your workout is a great way to build strength and work your cardiovascular system. It is the perfect combination of cardio work and strength building. However, there are things to know first before you go out and purchase a kettlebell.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to include an episode on kettlebells and how they can be intimidating for some if you’re not used to using them.2). How just picking up a kettlebell can change your posture and help you stand straighter and firm.3). Why the kettlebells design with a handle and a weight allows you to get the best of both worlds in your workouts by building strength and working your cardiovascular system at the same time.4). How much you can look to spend purchasing a kettlebell and that you don’t need a whole set like dumbbells. 1 or 2 is enough if you get the right weights.5). Some of Meredith’s tips when using a kettlebell to exercise to protect yourself from injury and benefit from the movements.6). How exercising with a kettlebell is great for working muscles that don’t usually get used when working out.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope this discussion on the kettlebell inspires you to give it a try if you’re new to it or maybe gives you some new ideas into what you can do to get a great workout in if you already own one.We love using the kettlebell and hopefully you will too.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You become what you believe.”- Oprah WinfreyThis motivation is about believing in yourself! Always looking on the bright side and thinking positive about ourselves. The more we think good of ourselves, the more certain we are to become it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” - Henry FordThis motivation is about pushing past what our minds want to think and tell us. What a powerful thing, our minds. When we believe it, it does both good or bad for us. All depends on what we are allowing it to feed us each moment of the day!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode!This week we are taking a closer look at something we feel doesn’t get enough attention which is eating disorders in our senior populations.Eating disorders are generally thought of as something that occurs in younger age ranges and there is a lot of information about eating disorders that relate to this demographic, however the issue still very much resides in seniors, yet there is very limited resources on how to help cope and overcome this problem.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to talk about eating disorders in seniors and how the stereotype of this being a “younger” issue is not the case.2). How “image” drives a lot of how we view ourselves no matter what age you are at especially in the age of social media and how this can negatively affect our opinions of our bodies and progress.3). How to identify dieting and eating patterns that are becoming un-healthy and affecting a life and why it’s so important to be aware of what this is doing to not only our bodies but emotional state as well.4). Why over-exercising can also be a problem for many seniors as this can contribute to an un-healthy body and mind state especially if the body isn’t getting enough nutrients.5). What you can do to get help or help someone you know/love if you feel the signs of an eating disorder are prevalent and know that you are not alone no matter what age you are.///Thank you again for joining us on this important topic. Eating disorders is something that anyone can struggle with at any age, not just younger children or adults. Our hope is to bring more awareness to this issue and hopefully provide some inspiration and hope to you or anyone you know who may be struggling with this problem.Getting help and allowing healthy change in your life is so important and we are here to help you find your healthy path or a path for someone you know.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”- Walt DisneyThis motivation is about getting started in our journey. And the only way to do that, is just that...stop talking about what we will do and start doing it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston S. ChurchillThis motivation is about success and failure. When we push ourselves to workout, we can sometimes let our minds control us. We sometimes feel like failures if we didn’t do something correctly. And then some days we feel on top of the world because we did something we didn’t think was possible! No matter the day and how we feel, we must remember to continue...success or failure!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings and thank you for joining us for this week’s podcast!This week we’re discussing useful ways to cope with, identify stress and stress management techniques. It’s no surprise that we all deal with stress many over and if not addressed appropriately, it can easily take over our lives.In addition, we all deal with stress differently. This is based on our different backgrounds, life experiences and more. The main message to remember is that stress happens to all of us but it doesn’t have to run our lives. Getting a handle on the things that cause us stress is so important and we all deserve a peaceful life. We cannot control nor stop stress but we can control how we respond to it.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why we sometimes feel that when we age, we will have less to worry about and how this is a misconception as seniors have just as much stress (if not more) than most other generations.2). Some examples of the things that cause stress in seniors and how they create real world problems that contribute to worrying and all of the issues that come along with it.3). Some helpful ways to identify the signs of stress in someone you know or love and why it’s important to be aware of them as to avoid worse issues down the road.4). How regular exercise is a great way to help manage stress as the body responds to chemical endorphins to help lift your mood and spirit during physical activity.5). Meredith’s thoughts on meditation and how it can also be a good way to help relieve stress by taking a few minutes a day to relax and help “de-clutter” your mind.///Thank you again for visiting us on the podcast this week. We felt it was important to talk about stress management because it affects us all no matter what age you are. Knowing the signs of stress in not only yourself but in others and how to address it is an important step in living a happier, healthier life. we hope you agree and have found this episode valuable to you or someone you know.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.