Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast episode!This week we’re discussing a topic that we often get a lot of questions on. “How much exercise is too much”? This is a great question and can often cause confusion when planning out your weekly exercise routines.Everyone is different when it comes to exercising and what works for one person may not necessarily work for someone else. So unfortunately there is no one answer to this question. However, there are important things to keep in mind when determining how much exercise to just right for you.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why it’s important to self evaluate your exercise schedule and if you are hurting in certain areas, what that could be attributed to.2). How exercising should be looked at as a long term activity and that there is no finish line. Taking care of our bodies should be considered “the long game” and there is no reason to rush hard into activities risking injury etc.3). How our Custom 7 Day Workout Plans can help you with a healthy workout schedule tailored to your bodies needs and fitness level avoiding over exertion and wear and tear.4). The different kinds of injuries you risk to your body if you exercise to frequently without knowing it and why we need to pay attention to what our bodies are telling us.5). How being mindful of your exercise frequency, listening to your body and finding the right schedule for you is key to longevity and being your best fit self.///Thank you again for joining us for this week’s episode. We hope you found our discussion helpful to you especially if you are on the fence about just how much you should be exercising each week. Over doing it can not only cause injury but also affect your motivation as well and we certainly don’t want that:)Until the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Be happy with what you have, while working for what you want.”-Helen KellerThis week’s motivation goes towards so many aspects of life, but we are delving into the fitness part. We always want to jump to the end of the timeline and reach the goal in a day, and do not stop to be happy with the accomplishments we make along the way. As long as we wake up and keep working for it, we need to be happy and proud of ourselves.Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Sometimes all that matters is that you’re still trying.”This week’s motivation is about continuing to try. Sounds easy enough. But on the hardest of days, when we do not give ourselves credit and beat ourselves up because we didn’t do what we thought we should...but we did try! We tried our best, and that is all we can do, and all that should ever be asked of us.Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Today I will not stress over things I can’t control.”This week’s motivation is dealing with stress! An unfortunate part of life that we all face and deal with, some better than others. We know it is an inevitable fact of life, to have stress, but how we deal with it is what matters. Learning to be okay with not controlling things is a necessary part of it. And realizing there are so many things we have no control over, and that is okay!Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Staying positive doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on hard days you know that there are better ones coming.”This week's motivation is a reminder to stay positive, through all that we are going through. With the time we are in, in the state of this world, it can be difficult to keep a positive mindset. But that is exactly what we should try to do, even if we are not happy with things in life. Stay positive so we are not brought down, because we know good is coming to us soon.Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast!This week we are jumping into a new topic for us and hopefully you will find it just as fun and exciting as we do. this episode is all about fitness tech gadgets and apps!The tech fitness industry has grown immensely over the past few years and every year new inventions pop up that claim to help you lose weight, stay in shape and healthy. Everything from home gyms, treadmills to apps on your phone, all aimed at helping keep you motivated.It can be very overwhelming which is why we felt it was important to record an introductory episode to some of the more popular apps and gadgets to help you navigate this huge landscape.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How studies showed that using certain tech gadgets like a wearable (fitbit etc) actually helped motivate people over the ages of 55 + to exercise and practice healthier habits.2). The difference between a normal pedometer that tracks your steps and a wearable type tech gadget that can do much more including monitor heart rate and calories burned throughout the day.3). Some helpful features that phone apps have that can help you keep track of not only your physical activity but also what you are eating as well.4). The pros and cons of investing in an in – home exercise equipment like a Peleton bike or treadmill. They can be useful but also expensive with subscription fees required monthly.5). Why we think using the internet to find great workouts online to help motivate you to exercise no matter what gadget you use can be a good idea.6). Meredith’s final thoughts on if fitness tech is worth trying out depending on your level of comfortability and curiosity to keep track of your fitness.///Thanks again for joining us on this episode! We hope our fun discussion here has helped you in clearing up some of the questions you may have about fitness tech, gadgets and apps. We too find it hard to keep up with this industry and sometimes getting some clarity about it all can help.Thank you again and we will see you on the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast!In this episode we are taking on a fun discussion about how to go about picking the right shoes for your active lifestyle.If anything, we love shoes! And selecting the right one for your feet can sometimes be overlooked. Everyone has different levels of activity whether it be running, jogging, walking, bicycling, or just moving around the house, we all have different needs and when it comes to our feet we need to pay special attention, especially when there are so many options these days!Our feet get used everyday and take a lot of punishment to move us around, especially if we are exercising regularly. To make light of the best ways to select great shoes Meredith gives us some very useful tips in this informative episode.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why it’s so important to know that good foot ware is not only about comfort but also about safety.2). How we can easily be recommended the incorrect shoe and why it’s up to you to determine what is right for you.3). Why it’s important to make sure your shoes have enough width to fit you foot when you move because your foot will flatten and having enough space for it to spread out is so important.4). Meredith’s advice on when it is a good time to decide to replace your old shoes.5).  Making sure to choose the right option when it comes to securing the shoe and the differences between laces, velcro straps or other means.6).  How choosing not only the right shoes but also socks can be just as important to your feet with the right combination.///Thank you for joining us today on this podcast. As mentioned, we love shoes and it gets us excited to talk about it! But we can easily get overwhelmed when it’s time to get a new pair with the selection we have nowadays.Hopefully you found Meredith’s tips in this episode useful to keep in mind when it’s time for your next pair.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode!This week we’re diving into a subject that we truly feel does not get enough attention especially if you are a senior. Staying active as an amputee.Whether you have a loss of a leg, both legs, an arm or other areas of your body it is still just as important to remain active and reap the benefits of the many workout options available to you.For this discussion, Meredith talks about why it’s so important to stay active and what we can do to shed more light on this topic as it covers many people across the globe.We feel it is so important to bring this subject to the forefront and we hope you agree.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What are common reasons that an amputation can occur in both lower and or upper body.2). What should be a good mindset when going into a workout as an amputee and how thinking differently will create more opportunities to try workouts that you think you might have been able to do.3). Why your core is probably the most important area of the body when you are missing and arm or leg and how it can help balance you when exercising.4). Why you can still use resistance bands for upper body and other types of resistance and learning how to fasten them safely so you can still benefit from using them.5). Some of Meredith’s tips on how to approach a new workout and the importance of listening to your body as you go through the movements.6). Meredith’s advice for trainers and people who work with amputees and why it’s important to first listen to you clients and understand their needs first before diving into a workout program.///Thank you again for joining us on this important podcast episode! As you can hear from this discussion, Meredith is passionate about being a resource for exercise and fitness for all and definitely includes amputees.Hopefully this discussion inspires you to get active if you are an amputee and want to get in better health or if you know someone who is, we are here for you!Til the next episode.Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast!For this episode we are diving into the fad diet world, do they really work? It seems like every year there is a new diet that comes along that boasts the best results. They can be very tempting to try especially if they claim the best results with what seems like the least amount of work. But is this true?If you’re wondering about whether the next big fad diet is something you are looking into then we invite you to listen to this in depth discussion with Meredith as she breaks down fad diets and gives you the best information on whether the next big fad diet is for you or if there is a better way.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). What are fad diets and how did they come about?2). Why are fad diets tempting when it comes to losing weight fast and how does this usually work out for someone who relies on a fad diet to keep weight off long term.3). Some of the more popular fad diets over the years and how successful they have been or if they didn’t live up to the hype.4). Some of the effects that fad dieting can have on your body’s natural digestion process and how this can be harmful to you long term.5). Meredith’s advice to someone who might be thinking about trying a new fad diet and some of her points of thought on the topic before diving in to a new fad diet.6). Some thoughts on alternatives to fad dieting and how exercise plays a bug role in keeping weight off along with food to stay healthy.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast! We hope this discussion has helped you decide whether fad dieting is something for you or if there is a different path  to try. We are dedicated to giving you our best knowledge and dieting can be a big factor in your fitness journey if done correctly.We hope to see you on the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this podcast episode!This week on the podcast we’re diving into foot ailments and the issues that can arise suffering from pain in your feet and how that can affect your active lifestyle.Foot pain is very common for most adults, especially if you exercise regularly. However, dealing with it on a day to day basis can cause big issues and sideline us for longer periods of time then we want. There are many types of foot pain that can occur which can be caused by different reasons.In this episode Meredith breaks down the most common types of foot ailments and what we can do to help alleviate the pain so we can continue physical activity.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How and why pain in our feet occurs and some of the statistics behind why it is so common in most adults.2). What are some of the things we should look for when pain starts occurring to determine if it is something more serious than we think?3). Some of the different areas of the foot that can cause pain like the arch or heel and what these different types of problems are diagnosed as.4). Why making sure you are wearing the proper shoes when you exercise can make a big difference in keeping your feet healthy and strong.5). Meredith’s best suggestions on what you can do to stay active if you do suffer from foot pain and how this can help your overall health.///Thanks again for joining us on this episode! Dealing with foot pain can be a major issue for most people and luckily there are things we can do to help alleviate these problems. Staying active is so important during these times and making sure our feet are healthy gets us another step close to achieving and maintaining our fitness goals.We hope you enjoyed this episode and gain some new insight into coping with foot pain.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.