Our 5 Best Strategies For Getting Better Sleep

December 12, 2023
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December 11, 2023
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Getting our best sleep is something we always wish for when we lay our heads down at night.  Being able to wake up in the morning refreshed and ready to face the day is the goal, but it doesn’t always work out that way unfortunately, especially as we age.

However, there are a few things we can try to give us the best chances at a good night’s rest. If done consistently, you’ll most likely get into the habit of good sleep preparation and benefit from a well rested mind and body on a regular basis.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What the recommended amount of sleep hours you should be getting each night according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control)

2). Some of the things we tell ourselves on how we are going to get more rest during busy periods in life which don’t always work out.

3). Some of the problems that over the counter sleep medications can cause if used too much or incorrectly.

4). How making sleep a priority in one’s life can lead to better changes and improvement in mind, body and mood.

5). The benefits you can take advantage of when following some of the strategies and tips we share in the episode of getting better sleep at night.

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We hope these strategies/tips we’ve shared in this episode helps you or someone you know get consistent good rest at night. Optimal sleep is so important and we often don’t pay enough attention to the things we can do during our waking hours to prepare for good rest during our sleeping hours.

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Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.

Meredith became interested in working with older adults after a client asked her to become the Fitness Coordinator at a local senior community, and the rest is history! Meredith has a passion for motivating others to lead happy and healthy lifestyles and is dedicated to helping seniors enrich their mental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Her goals are to help all audiences in their health and fitness journey, be an overall inspiration, and help others reach their goals.

Meredith says, “I see fitness not just as a ‘go, go, go,’ ‘push yourself harder,’ ‘run faster’ objective. It is more purposeful, more long-term in benefits, and for overall wellness.”
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