Senior Fitness With Meredith

“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”— Hafiz, Persian poetThis motivation is about my wish for all to see the value they have in this world…you are important, let your light shine!!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”– Babe RuthThis motivation is about not allowing fear to keep us from living our full lives.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us today on this week’s podcast!Stretching either before or after your workouts can sometimes be something that we skip unknowingly. Skipping any kind of stretching exercises can put us at a higher risk for injury if we are not careful. No matter what level of fitness you are, stretching should be a part of your exercise routine either before, after or both!In This Weeks’ Podcast You Will Learn:1). Some of the most common reasons why we ignore or forget to stretch during our workout sessions.2). The many benefits of stretching before your workouts and what that does to the muscles to wake them up and prepare them for strain, impact and usage.3). Why you should also consider stretching AFTER your workouts as well to help ease the body back down which helps keep the tendons in your muscles healthier in the long run.4). Some of Meredith’s suggestions on which major muscle groups you should focus on when stretching.5). Why stretching should be done with a long term goal in mind since it’s not something that you can achieve overnight as far as flexibility. Consistent stretching will eventually lead to a healthier body and one ready for it’s best exercise.///Thank you again for joining us this week. We hope the tips and suggestions in this episode will hope motivate you to incorporate more stretching into your daily workout routines. Avoiding injury and keeping our bodies loose and flexible is so important at all fitness levels which leads to staying healthy so you can exercise for a long time to come.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”– Albert EinsteinThis motivation is about having goals to be happy in life. All too often we want things and people to be what makes a happy life. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Adopt the pace of nature: Her secret is patience.” —Ralph Waldo EmersonThis motivation is about staying patient in our everyday lives. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!We all lead different lives and have different levels of activity but regardless of these things, we can all be prone to unexpected injury. Falls, slipping, bumping etc. These can all occur unexpectedly as we navigate our daily lives. It is something that we often take for granted because we never really take injuries seriously until they happen to you.Luckily there are things we can do to protect ourselves from injury even when we may not realize that we are in harms way. With some of our best tips here you can better position yourself to stay healthy and active and avoid injuries altogether.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we decided to dedicate a whole episode to this subject and how it started form a story we heard about someone falling and was unable to get help.2). Some of Meredith’s experiences in working with clients and the many different types of unexpected injuries she encountered and how common this problem actually is.3). How simple things like holding on to handrails while going up stairs or through walk ways can make a big difference when it comes to keeping you safe and how this is so easy to forget.4). Why having the right footing and types of shoes or slippers can also make a big difference in safety and help you avoid slipping or falling.5). Why “going slow” and not rushing through your activities and movements will help you stay injury free, also being aware of your surroundings and possible trip hazards close to you.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. Staying safe and avoiding unnecessary injury is so important especially as we age. We often forget how easy it is to get hurt as we go throughout our day and this is understandable. Hopefully the tips in this episode help you stay safe and give you more ideas in how to avoid unexpected injury either for you or someone you love.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” —Franklin D. RooseveltThis motivation is about working hard, feeling accomplished when we achieve what we put our efforts toward creatively.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Sitting also can be very enjoyable. Sitting and doing nothing. Just enjoying your sitting, enjoying your breathing. Feel that you are alive.”- Thích Nhất HạnhThis motivation is about taking the time to rest the body and mind, and just be still to know you are alive!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast!Strength training is an integral part of building a strong body and staying healthy. Resistance exercises should be included in your weekly workouts on a regular basis and making sure you’re using the right equipment for strength training is just as important. There are many varieties of equipment to use and a lot of it can be overwhelming.Luckily in this episode we’re sharing some of our best tips and suggestions to help you find the right strength training equipment for you and it doesn’t have to break the bank!In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s thoughts on how important strength training is to her and why it should be important to you as well.2). Why making sure to focus on proper form is important no matter if you are using weights or just doing range of motion exercises.3). How finding the right weight for you is all about starting out slow and going from lightest to then ramping up the weight when you feel comfortable.4). Meredith thoughts and recommendations on using dumbbells and how to decide if they are right for you.5). How resistance bands are a great piece of equipment to use for resistance training and how to get started if you’ve never used them.///Thank you again for joining us for this insightful discussion on knowing what the best strength training equipment is and what we recommend. There are so many varieties on the market these days and it can be overwhelming. Hopefully the tips in this episode will help you decide what is best for you and your own fitness goals.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If we take good care of ourselves, we help everyone.”-Thích Nhất HạnhThis motivation is about being good to ourselves in order to be good for those around us, in every way!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.