Senior Fitness With Meredith

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”— Ruth Bader GinsburgThis motivation is about taking one step at a time to see the change we want. It takes time, but we can do it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.”— Earl NightingaleThis motivation is about going for something with proper preparation to ensure you can get there!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this fun episode!Home gyms are all the rage these days and the shift of creating a workout space in your own home has become quite the norm especially during these challenging times. It is no longer necessary to go to the gym to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With some proper planning and set up, you too can create a workout space just for you in the comfort of your own home.What exactly do you need to set up your own home gym? Surprisingly not much! With a small budget (if even that), some creative thinking and a little bit of effort you can be up and running in your own home in no time:)In This Episode you Will Learn:1). Meredith’s own thoughts on the importance of having a home gym especially as working out at home has become more of the norm.2). The financial side of saving monthly gym fees that we may or may not always use and how that can benefit you overall.3). Why starting off with a designated area for your workouts is important and tips on making sure it’s safe for your to exercise in.4). The minimal amount of equipment you will need for basic full resistance or weight training, it may be much less than you think!5). How external areas like hallways, stairways and/or walking paths should also be considered part of your “home gym” by using the spaces near or around you.///We hope this episode has helped you determine how to set up your own home gym. Having a space to exercise that doesn’t require you having to get in your car and drive to a gym is very helpful, especially if you are just looking to stay active and healthy.You don’t need to pay a monthly membership fee to an expensive gym, all you need are a few basic items and space to move.Hopefully this podcast episode has given you some great ideas on how to get started:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” — AristotleThis motivation is about remembering to keep focus even when things get blurry…when we feel we can’t go on, keep going. As hard as it is, the light is far away, but it is there.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Belief creates the actual fact.”— William JamesThis motivation is about believing in something, having hope, and making it happen!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us this week on the podcast!We often get asked many questions via email and through comments which we are very humbled by. (Thank You!) This week we wanted to dedicate one episode to answering one of the most common questions we receive: “When is the best time to workout?”This is a big question to answer because everyone is different and has their own schedules throughout the day. Picking the right time to exercise during your week can really help you stay motivated if it’s the right time for you.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to dedicate an episode to discussing the best workout times and some examples of the questions we receive on this issue.2). Meredith’s thoughts on how there can be a correlation between the types of workouts you are doing and when you can do them.3). How basing your workouts around your meals can be a big determining factor in deciding when is the best time for you to exercise.4). Why it’s important to make sure your body and mind are both ready for exercise no matter when you decide to workout.5). Some of Meredith’s advice on changing your schedule if you find that you have to move your workouts from morning to afternoon or vice versa.///Thank you again for joining us on this informative episode. Making sure you are exercising regularly is the most important aspect of staying healthy and picking the right time during your day will only help with this success. We all have different times during the day where we feel the most ready and refreshed to exercise and we hope this episode helps you schedule your workout that best fit you.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”— Ralph Waldo EmersonThis motivation is about not forgetting about how powerful we are individually. Our past and our present are amazing, but each one of us is amazing, one and all.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I’ve noticed when I fear something, if I just end up doing it, I’m grateful in the end.”— Colleen HooverThis motivation is about not letting fear stop you from pursuing something…whether a goal, a dream, go for it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!Dealing with numbness in your hands and feet can be a big problem especially if you are someone who like to live an active lifestyle. Being physically active requires a lot from your body and having numbness occur in mostly in your hand and feet can make physical activities challenging.Worst of all it can be a de-motivator dealing with this issue and sideline your best efforts to stay physically active.Keeping you in the game is what’s most important and luckily there are things we can do to help keep us physically active even while dealing with numbness.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s first hand experiences working with clients that deal with neuropathy and/or numbness in their hands and feet.2). Why safety is the most important issue when working with someone who is challenged by numbness and why it’s important to modify exercises if needed.3). How numbness in your feet can cause problems when attempting to stay active because it causes balance issues which can lead serious injury.4). Some of our best tips to consider in both lower and upper body exercises that will help keep you safe and yet still give you a great workout when struggling with neuropathy and constant numbness.5). Signs to look for if you or someone you know is beginning to deal with numbness but yet may not realize the condition and why it’s important to see your physician if you start to feel constant numbness in your feet and hands.///Thank you again for joining us for this week’s episode. Neuropathy and dealing with numbness especially while living an active lifestyle can be a major problem. We hope the tips and advice in this episode helps you navigate the challenges you face if you are dealing with numbness. Knowing that there is something we can do to help keep you active no matter what the challenge is can make all the difference.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”—C.S.Lewis This motivation is about continuing to dream and do, no matter your age or where you are in life!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.