Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast!For this episode, we are talking about one of the more popular health and fitness topics, how to trim belly fat.Fat around the waist (Or wherever you feel you have it) is something we all have and that we all either love it, don’t mind it or aren’t a fan. If you fall into the category of “not a fan” then perhaps this podcast can help clear some things up about how to help lower it.Belly fat is an area that can be misunderstood in fitness and not everyone will go about losing this weight the right way.If your attempts at trimming your belly fat or problem areas aren’t giving you the kind of results you’re looking for then we hope this podcast can help get you back on track!In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why there is a misunderstanding about belly fat and why people think that doing crunches or sit ups are supposed to be the solution to getting rid of it.2). How your diet, portion size and what you eat has a big effect on fat not only around your waistline but throughout your whole body and why you’ll need to look at your eating habits if you want a slimmer waist.3). Why sometimes losing weight or belly fat can be difficult to do because it requires both consistent regular exercise and healthy eating habits which can mean lifestyle changes for some.4). A few examples of exercising that you can start today or incorporate into your own workouts to focus on burning more fat consistently.5). How getting proper rest can also directly affect your weight and why incorporating restful hours of sleep is important when it comes to losing weight around your belly and overall. ///Thanks again for listening to this episode! We hope that it helps clear up some of the misunderstandings that exist about how to lower fat not just around the belly but overall. Belly fat can be troublesome for some people though and having clear knowledge about what you can do to feel better about lowering it (if you feel you want to) can help get you going in the right direction so that you see results over time and stay inspired to keep healthy habits.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of our podcast we're discussing a topic that affects many people of all ages but specifically in our senior population. Depression is a serious mental health issue and we wanted to dedicate an episode to shining the light on ways to cope and heal from it.Depression can affect anyone and there are many reasons why it can occur. What's more important though is how to overcome it. The difficulty of dealing with depression is that most people who are depressed don't know it and therefore it can go un-diagnosed and un-treated.This can easily lead to isolation and declining health both mentally and physically. This is what we want to avoid especially for our seniors.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why depression doesn't get enough attention or isn't talked about enough in our senior population and how we can better address it to help.2). The correlation between depression, mental health and physical health and why they are tightly related to each other. Feelings of depression can physically wear you down and how to overcome it.  3). Some examples that can trigger depression in our seniors and identifying the signs of someone who could be depressed.4). Ways to help someone who may be depressed including support groups, therapy, daily check ins, physical exercise and communication to name a few.5). How simple physical activities like walking or swimming can help someone who may be depressed and allow them to begin the process of healing.///Thank you for listening to this episode. We wanted to make sure that we took time to address this side of mental health that not only affects one person, but everyone around them.Finding ways overcome depression should always be number one priority if you know a loved one who may shows signs. Physical activity should also be a part of recovery as it helps the body heal from the weight of depressed feelingsWe hope this episode helps those out there who are dealing with depression themselves or know someone who is. Always try to seek help and stay active.Til next episode,Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast we'll be looking at some common misconceptions about exercise and how they can affect motivation or stifle physical activity all together.Getting regular exercise is healthy for the body no matter what age you are. But if you have certain doubts or misconceptions about how exercise is good for your body (or how it isn't) then this could lead to adopting unhealthy habits or unproductive workouts that show little to no results.This can be frustrating for some, especially if you're not a big fan of exercising and getting regular physical activity to begin with.We wanted to dedicate this episode to tackling some of these myths in hopes to help you better understand why exercising is good for your body and help clear out any misconceptions you may have.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). How having misconceptions about exercising can sometimes prevent someone from not wanting to workout at all thus missing great health benefits that they may not be aware of.2). Why having the fear of getting too many "muscles" or getting too big with lifting weights isn't necessarily a truth and how using resistance with weights can be a good thing.3). Common misconceptions about back related injuries and how this affects many people where they might think exercise will cause more problems for them and why this isn't necessarily the case.4). How implementing a slow and steady workout pace to start will help your confidence when either just starting out or returning from injury. This will help calm a lot of fears that we can have when exercising.5). Why there is a misconception about exercising but not necessarily maintaining a healthy diet and how that can lead to little results with your workouts. Both diet and exercise are important///Thanks again for joining us on this episode. We hope this helps clarify the role that exercise can play in your life and why we shouldn't be afraid to adopt a healthy lifestyle.Defining true exercise routines and educating ourselves on how they really help us is important, especially if you're just starting out.Here's to a long and healthy life!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings and thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Senior Fitness Podcast with Meredith.Not getting enough sleep is a problem for many people and especially can be true for our senior demographic. Surprisingly the older we get, the less sleep we seem to achieve.There are many reasons that could contribute to less than restful sleeping habits like dealing with medical conditions, frequent trips to the bathroom, restless legs etc. Some of these can be helped with proper advice from your doctor there are also many other things we can take a look at that don't necessarily require medication.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). The overall reason why getting good sleep is important and how it helps your body both physically and mentally, also some of the side effects we can experience from lack of good rest.2). How sticking to a consistent schedule every night when it's time to get your rest can help your body slow down and prepare for sleep. This can help improve your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. 3). Why checking with your doctor if any combination of medications that you could be taking can have the side effects of keeping you up at night or not allowing you to fall asleep naturally. 4). How sleeping with your pets on your bed can have negative effects on your sleeping consistency by their movement or attentiveness which can keep you awake without you even knowing it.5). How frequent bathroom visits during the night disturbs your sleeping habits and how important it is to do your best to empty your bladder before you got to bed starting at least 2 hours ahead of time.  Or if you need to, consider wearing an adult diaper to help with the frequency of your bathroom visits. Your sleep is most important!///Thanks again for joining us on this episode. Getting good sleep is something that we all would like to have more of. Aside from using safe and prescribed medications, as you can see by this episode there are many other options to try that could help improve your sleeping habits.We hope that after listening to this podcast you are able to try some of these tips mentioned here to help you focus on your sleeping routine. Getting better sleep not only helps the body recover but also helps rest the mind.A good's night rest is the best way to be prepared for the daily challenges we face at any age and especially in our senior generation.Til next episode.Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings and thank you again for joining us on this episode of the Senior Fitness Podcast with Meredith.In this episode, we’re discussing ways you can still stay active even if you have physical limitations either from a past injury or any kind of limited movement.Being able to stay active is important to maintaining not only physical health but mental health as well.  Sometime we may feel like we can’t exercise because of pain or limits that we feel our bodies have.This is not always true and we are most likely capable of doing a little more than we think we can. Of course everyone is different and what may work for one person may not work for someone else.However, with some important research, dedication and practice, there are ways to find movements that can help you body stay healthy and strong even with physical limitations.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why we sometimes think having a physical limitation or injury has to sideline us from doing any kind of physical activity and why doctors should be more proactive in encouraging activity even with limitations. 2). Why learning about the human body and it’s capabilities is important when teaching classes or exercising on your own so you have the knowledge on when to stress certain areas of movement and when to modify safely for limitations.3). How knowing the correlation between physical activity and mental health is important and how fear of exercising can stifle physical activity which then affects mental state. There are ways to build up confidence to get back into an exercise routine.4). What “Range Of Motion” exercising is and why it might be the best way to get back into a schedule of working out especially if you’ve been away from it for a while.5). The important notion that you should always consider some kind of exercise and motion even if you have an injury or a limitation. Being able to stay motivated to move will get you through challenging times and allow you to learn that you can still exercise and work with you limitations instead of letting them sideline you.///Thanks again for joining us today on this episode. Dealing with physical limitations and working through injuries is not always easy. We may want to exercise but our bodies can make us feel like we are limited which can lead to feeling un-motivated and un-inspired.But hopefully in this podcast you can take away some value as to how you can still remain active even while having some sort of physical limitation.There are always ways we can stay happy and healthy and our hopes are that this helps inspire if you’re struggling with exercise or if you are a healthcare industry worker and would like to help inspire your clients.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings and thanks again for joining us on the Senior Fitness with Meredith podcastToday's topic dives into the relation between physical health and mental health and how they closely affect each other.Staying in great physical health has many benefits, a lot of which keep the body feeling great and in top shape. But there is also a strong correlation between physical health and mental health that affects things like your mood, attitude and emotions. This affects all of us but can also be detrimental to our seniors especially if there is not enough physical activity.Staying in a positive state of mind at any age is important as it keeps us mentally able to handle the ins and outs of our daily lives. Stress can easily add up as we go through the week and adding exercise to our daily routines can help combat mental exhaustionIn This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why people who stay physically active tend to be in better moods, have positive attitudes, feel more independent and overall have a positive outlook on life especially in the senior population. 2). Why being physically active doesn't just mean working out or going to the gym. This also means easily doing things like walking regularly or stretching. Staying mobile and keeping yourself active also matters.3). The reason mental health is important especially in the senior community and how good health leads to feeling more independent and feeling more confidant to overcome everyday challenges.   4). Some great easy workouts that you can try at home to help get you started which will help you feel better not only physically but mentally as well.5). Why it's important to keep track of you mood, stay in check, and how you can embrace easy regular physical activity to help stay mentally well overall and improve your quality of life personally and socially.Thanks again for listening to this episode. We hope that it helps you better understand why it's important to stay physically active especially for seniors. Being in a healthy state of mind comes from many things in our lives and being in great physical health with weekly exercise is a major contributor to our mental wellness.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome to another Senior Fitness Podcast with Meredith! For this episode we are talking about the importance of stretching and flexibility. Keeping your body loose and relaxed is an important aspect of living a healthy lifestyle. Life can get busy and and cause us to tense our bodies, to the point where we may not even realize we are doing it.Stretching on a daily basis and keeping ourselves relaxed can make a big difference in how we feel and carry ourselves. The great thing about stretching is that you can do it anytime, and anywhere. Even if you don't have the energy to do a full workout, you can still do some simple stretching exercises to help you feel more relaxed.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why flexibility and stretching are so important to us and how they can affect our daily lives in a positive and healthy way2). Why our flexibility declines with age and how muscle pain and aches can deter you from stretching regularly and how to avoid this.3). Some examples of stretching exercises you can try at home (seated if you like) that will help your back, lower body and arms.4). More examples of stretches that will help you upper back, neck, legs and core.5). What "Range of Motion" is and why being aware of your limitations at start can help you build up your range of motion over time with consistent stretching.6). Why starting off your day with simple stretching when your body is just waking up may be better for most people and then going into heavier full body stretching later in the day or evening can give you the best benefits. ///Thank you again for listening to this week's podcast. We hope this episode on the benefits of stretching and flexibility helps you decide on what is best for you. Everyone is different and our bodies respond differently to stretching so always take the time to figure out what works best for your body. There are no rules to follow that works for everyone, only what you feel comfortable with.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another Senior Fitness Podcast with Meredith, we’re glad you could join us!In this episode we are looking at ways to help you find the right fitness classes, gym or trainer. Getting started in fitness can be overwhelming or intimidating and if you’re not quite sure where to start then let us just say that you are not alone!:)If you are ready to start your fitness journey and are curious about whether you should join a group class, a gym or perhaps hire a personal trainer then we want to help get you on the right path.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why being more proactive by researching and communicating with people when it comes to finding a fitness program that works for you is the best way to start.2). Why you should always consult with your doctor before you get started about any limitations or things to be aware of especially if you’ve had past surgeries or injuries.3). How “sitting in” or just observing a group fitness class first before you try it out can help give you a better idea on whether or not the class will work for you.4). Some important aspects to keep in mind if you are looking to hire a personal trainer for one on one type training sessions.5). Tips on researching whether a bigger class size or smaller group setting provides a comfortable workout experience for you. Or if you may prefer one on one training.6). Why communicating with other people and looking into multiple options for either group classes, gyms or trainers will give you the best results when you are ready to start your exercise regimen that you will feel comfortable with.///Thank you so much for joining us today for this episode.Finding the right fitness classes, gyms or trainers can be overwhelming especially if you are new to exercise and fitness.There’s no shame in asking questions and trying different classes out before you decide on what works for you.I hope you have enjoyed this episode and that it’s helps you with your fitness journey. Til next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of the Senior Fitness Podcast with Meredith.For this session, we’re breaking down the importance of maintaining a regular schedule for your exercise sessions and how to stay motivated to stick with them.Staying motivated to exercise is something that we all deal with no matter what age, level or ability you’re at. It’s something that challenges us all. Luckily, there are things we can do and remember to help keep us on track whether you live independently, in assisted living, or if you are a trainer or healthcare worker and want to find ways to get your clients motivated. Hopefully, this episode will help provide some clear insight into what derailments to avoid, how to prioritize your exercise and most importantly, how to stay motivated through it all.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why scheduling your workouts and staying motivated go hand in hand when it comes to staying on track and making exercise a priority in your life.2). How staying on a consistent workout schedule for seniors is the best way to get exercise in regardless if you live or work in an assisted or independent living facility or if you live at home.3). How procrastination affects motivation and how it can de-rail your scheduling plans and fitness goals. Also some great tips on how to avoid procrastinating and keeping yourself accountable.4). The importance of working out in a group setting or classes and how they can be fun and help keep you motivated. 5). How finding the right motivation to exercise (better balance, feeling better etc) is important to define once you start working out and how this will help you feel better about your progress.6). How exercising regularly not only helps keep you physically healthy but also can have positive effects on mental and emotional state.///Thanks for joining us on this week’s podcast. We hope you are able to gain some value from this episode and either help you with staying on track in your own workouts, or if you work in the health care industry, give you some great tips on how to get your clients motivated to exercise.Also if you have any suggestions, comments or feedback please feel free to reach out at anytime. We’d love to hear from you!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings and welcome to another episode of the Senior Fitness Podcast with Meredith. In this episode, Meredith discusses yoga and how it can benefit the body and mind at any age. In today's world yoga has become much more accepted as a form of exercise and is seen as another great way to strengthen your body and mind. For our senior generation, there is really no better time than now to try yoga. There are moves and modifications to traditional poses that are specifically designed to feel comfortable for seniors, even if you are seated.If you've ever been curious about what all the hype is about or are just wanting to try something new then this episode is for you.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). How yoga has become much more accepted as a fitness exercise for people of all ages and some of the misconceptions that mislead folks to think that yoga isn't for them. You can do it too!2). Why practicing yoga correctly has the ability to relax your body as well as provide strengthening and cardio all in one.3). How yoga can benefit our senior generation (ages 65+) in the same way that younger generations benefit but by using more focused poses and routines specifically tailored to this age group. 4). How yoga is not only standing and posing but can also be done in a chair or tailored to your comfort level so you can benefit from it no matter what physical limitations you may have.5). Some recommendations on how often you should incorporate yoga into your weekly schedule.///Thank you again for joining us today. As mentioned above yoga is a great workout no matter what age or level of fitness you are at.There are moves and positions that can be utilized by seniors to give you the same strength in your body and restfulness of the mind. Practicing yoga on a regular basis and adding it to your workouts is a great way to give you body new ways to strengthen itself to provide balance and stability it needs and uses every day.I hope you found this episode useful and helpful. As always, only try workouts that feel comfortable for you and never try to force yourself beyond what you feel may cause discomfort. If you have any questions or comments feel free to reach out at any time. Meredith@seniorfitnesswithmeredith.comKeeping you healthy is the number one priority at all times.Til the next episode!Mike - Team Meredith Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.