Senior Fitness With Meredith

Hello and thanks for joining us on this episode!Today’s podcast is an important discussion on the importance of mental illness awareness.Mental illness is a condition that affects most people at some point in our lives. Unfortunately it’s also a topic that often gets overlooked, ignored or mis-diagnosed.Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness and if not taken care of either in the form of therapy, medication or reaching out, it can lead to more long term issues affecting not just the mind but the body as well.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why it’s so important to dedicate a week or a month to mental illness awareness and how this affects so many people every year.2). Some of the reasons why mental illness has a bad stigma attached to it and why it is so easily mis-understood when it comes to be taken seriously.3). How mental illness affects more seniors than we might have missed and how it can easily be overlooked within this generation.4). The correlation between mental illness and how that also affects the body physically.5). Why it’s hard to realize that you may be suffering from depression or mental illness and why self diagnosing the issue can be easily unrecognized.6). How and where you can go to get help if you or someone you know is currently suffering from a form of mental illness.///Getting help if you have feelings of depression or isolation should be the number one priority if you feel this way or know of someone who does. The link mentioned in this episode that you can go to and call the friendship hotline can be found here by the Institute On Aging.It’s so important to make it a priority to get help especially in these challenging times. Mental illness can lead to much more if not diagnosed correctly and taken care of.Stay safe, happy and health always!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thanks for joining us for this week’s podcast episode!This week we are taking a look at how and why resistance exercises like lifting weights, resistance band training and more can benefit you if you suffer from osteoporosis.“Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps.” (Link Here)In the case of exercising, it would seem as though doing any kind of resistance workouts would seem not beneficial for bone health but if done properly, weight training and resistance exercises can actually help strengthen bones along with muscles.Suffering from osteoporosis doesn’t mean you have to be sidelined. You can still benefit from exercise whether it be cardio work in low impact exercises and as you will see here, resistance training as well.In This Workout You Will Learn:1). What exactly is resistance training and how does it pertain to building up strength in our bodies and what does it have to do with helping our bones get healthier.2). What types of exercises can actually be harmful to you if you do suffer from osteoporosis and where does resistance training fit into your overall health.3). A few examples of how you can use resistance bands for training that will help build up your lower body muscles to support your bones so they are less likely to cause injury.4). More great examples of exercises you can do using a simple exercise ball or executing “range of motion” movements that will benefit your bone health.5). Some advice on what kind of exercise equipment you can buy (dumbbells, resistance bands etc.) or that you can find at home (water bottles, cans of soup etc) that you can use for effective safe resistance training.///We hope this important discussion on osteoporosis and resistance exercises is helpful to you. If you or you know someone who suffers from this disease, please know that exercising is still available to you in many varieties.Resistance workouts can still be beneficial to you and improve your bone health if done properly and with care. Our goal is to help you stay active and healthy in any way it is available to you and living with osteoporosis is no exception.Stay happy and healthy!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you again for joining us for this episode! For today's podcast we're diving into why it's so important to remember that modifying a workout is always available to you when exercising. Workout modifications should always be considered when you are choosing your next exercise routine. Keeping your body safe and healthy is the number one priority in fitness. Becoming injured or sore because you are doing movements that cause pain or put your body at risk is not the outcome we want when exercising. Being able to take a workout and modify the movements so that you can do them safely and securely is key to keeping you up and moving and onto the next exercise. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why it's so important to consider modifying your workouts to adhere to your body and your range of motion and how that can positively affect you mentally and physically. 2). How modifying a workout doesn't always necessarily mean simplifying the exercises, you can also modify workout to make them more intense and challenging or "modifying up". 3). Why Meredith thinks it's important to provide a wide range of variety in workouts that can also be modified up or down. 4). Why it's important to remember that even though you may be following someone during an online workout, it's all about you and getting your exercise in and that's why modifications (if needed) are so important to remember. 5). Why there is nothing wrong with modifying any workout whether online or in person. You know your body best and you can always make the decision to do what best for you. /// Thank you again for joining us for today's podcast. We think it's so important to have a discussion on this topic because we want to make sure that everyone who exercises on a regular basis knows how modifications are healthy and safe for you to implement. There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to change movements or routines to fit your needs and we couldn't agree more! Stay safe, happy and healthy! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings and thank you for visiting this podcast episode!This week’s episode is a “part 2” interview with Meredith as she gets to discuss a little more in depth about her background, family life, thoughts on fitness and much more!We truly are humbled when we say “Thank You!” to you for your support on all of our social media outlets from YouTube to Facebook as well as our newsletter. We love receiving feedback from you and we try to make sure all questions are answered.And that’s why we decided to record another episode with Meredith as we felt we weren’t able to get to all the questions that we have been asked.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why we wanted to put out a “part 2” episode that dives further into Meredith’s story and why she felt it is important to answer your questions.2). How she learned the skill of training with Seniors even though she is not yet a “senior” herself and why it’s so important to not focus on age but on research, knowledge and experience.3). Who was her biggest influence when starting out with exercising and fitness.4). Her views and thoughts on weighing yourself and how or why it can be a distraction from the main goal which is living healthy overall and not focusing just on numbers.5). Why she feels it is so important to let our audience know how appreciative we are for your support as much as possible and how much joy she gets from hearing your stories about your personal fitness goals.6). How often she exercises during the week and some of the different types of workouts that she likes to do.///Thank you again for listening to this fun episode! We appreciate your support and hopefully we are able to get to answering all of your questions and as always, feel free to send us more feedback on what you’d like to see on our channels and website.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings and thank you for joining us for this episode! In this week's podcast we're revisiting the importance of nutrition and a few tips on how you can make healthy choices when it comes to grocery shopping or eating out. Staying healthy and fit is a two pronged approach in that just physical activity won't get you to your best health. Making sure you're taking in the best foods on a regular basis is just as important. Having both a healthy diet and regular physical activity is the best way to achieve best health. Anytime we either make a meal at home or eat out, we always have a choice and it's this choice day in and day out is what will determine a big part of our health. In This Podcast You Will Learn: 1). The different views on nutrition by different generations and how that affects overall health of these groups. 2). Why making healthier choices at the grocery store buying lean meats and veggies can also be more expensive and cause us to skip over these choices. 3). Tips on how you can plan out your week from a nutritional standpoint and how you can prepare your meals so you don't have to put in as much work or thought during the week to eat healthy. 4). Some thoughts from Meredith on vitamins and supplements and if they classify as "nutrition" for most people. 5). Why eating healthy doesn't have to be "boring" or bland and how you can set up your meals to be both tasty and nutritious! /// Thanks again for joining us on this important episode. Nutrition is such a bug part of our everyday lives and we should always consider the nutritional content of what we take in. Making small adjustments to our diet and meal selections can go a long way. Til the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings and thank you for joining us this week on the podcast! For this episode we're diving into a great discussion with Meredith about if it's safe to get back into exercising after you have had coronary angioplasty or stent surgery. A procedure such as this can be a major concern and shouldn't be taken lightly. Furthermore, getting back into exercising and living an active lifestyle after surgery can be challenging as well. What are the best steps to take when deciding it's time to start exercising again? In This Podcast You Will Learn: 1). What is a stent or coronary angioplasty procedure, what causes it and how does having this procedure done affect your body and activity levels. 2). Some of the risks involved with having clogged arteries and why having this procedure done is so important. 3). Some tips on how to start exercising again after surgery and what are the best kinds of exercises to start out with. 4). Some examples of wearable technology that can help you manage your heart rate and help monitor your levels to give you a better piece of mind when re-introducing physical activity. 5). Some helpful tips for trainers and care givers on easing someone back into a normal physical lifestyle after surgery and key things to be aware about to keep everyone safe. 6). Why it's so important to remember not to rush back into your normal schedule and why going slow and steady is the best route. With a little time, effort and awareness you will be back to exercising regularly in a safe manner. /// Thank you again for listening to this episode. Stent surgery affects many people and can greatly improve your health. But as with any other medical procedures we should always take precautions when getting back into a normal and active life. We hope this episode helped provide some insight into what is the best way for you to return to exercise. Keeping you safe and healthy should always be the number one goal. Til next time! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for joining us on today’s episode!Today marks our 52 podcast which means we have finally hit our 1 year podcast anniversary mark! It doesn’t even feel like it’s been a full year and it has been a wonderful time for us getting to know you and giving us the opportunity to share our best content with you.To celebrate, we have decided to turn the attention in this week and have a sit down interview with Meredith herself and get to find out more about her. We’ll be diving into her back story, her motivations, goals and wishes for the senior community. Let’s dive in!In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s background and how she got started in working with seniors in the fitness realm and why she feels that it was part of her calling to serve this generation.2). Her thoughts on why exercises for seniors are unique in that they have to cate to the specific needs of seniors and can’t just be “watered down” version of exercises for younger people.3). Why she feels it’s important to not only include physical aspects of working out but also mental aspects so that the body AND mind work together to improve overall health in seniors.4). Tips for other trainers who are looking to get into the business and what they should understand when it comes to working with seniors.5). Her feedback on some of the things to avoid when looking for exercises online and her evaluations of some of the other exercise resources for seniors (or lack of).6). Her goals and hopes for the next year and how she hopes to be able to reach and help more people around the world in all aspects of health and learn more from you by your feedback. Why it’s so important for her to hear what you have to say!///Thank you again for joining us on this special episode! Getting to st down with Meredith and have her share her story is something we’ve been wanting to do for a long time. Hopefully you find this episode valuable and that it sheds some light on the woman behind the brand.Thank you so much for supporting us on the podcast this past year, we can’t wait to celebrate year number 2!Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us n the podcast today!This week we wanted to dive into an important topic that affects not only seniors but many others. Falling and fall prevention.Falling is one of the biggest reasons for emergency room visits in seniors and most of which can be devastating. Recovering from a fall can take a long time and can also cause serious injury. Our best bet to combat against falls is to have as much knowledge on how we can avoid them as well as keep our bodies healthy in case a fall does occur.Falls can cause many issues, not only physical but mental as well. Because events like this can cause so many problems, we wanted to share with you our best information on how we can avoid or protect ourselves.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). How September, the Fall Prevention Awareness Month inspired us to bring awareness of falls in not just seniors, but all people, to the forefront and why it’s so important to recognize.2). Why building strength and continuing to move daily is most essential to protecting yourself from falls if and when they do occur.3). How wearing certain shoes that don’t fit or work well can contribute to falls and why choosing the right type of feet wear is so important especially if you have limited mobility.4). Why it’s so important to tell someone if you had a recent fall and not saying anything can lead to injury that you may no know about. This is particularly dangerous.5). Why it’s important for trainers of healthcare providers to understand the why fall prevention needs to stay “top of mind” when caring for or training seniors or those with stability challenges.6). Why many seniors don’t report when a fall has occurred and the fears involved with how they might be looked at and the level of freedoms they may lose. Why it shouldn’t be this way and how we should approach anyone with a fall on a case by case basis.///Thank you so much for joining us today for this important discussion. Falling can cause many problems for not just the person who fell but for the loving family members around them. We all worry about loved one staying safe and we don’t want anyone losing out on moments in life because of something that could be prevented.With a little awareness and care, we can avoid events like this and have everyone get on with living our healthy and happy lives. We hope you found the information in this discussion valuable especially if you have have fallen yourself or know someone who has.Till the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thanks for joining us on the important episode!This week we’re diving into a great discussion about the effects of alcohol especially in our senior population. Enjoying a beer or wine occasionally is a great way to get ourselves into “relax mode” and enjoy some down time.It’s also a great way to bond with friends or loved ones. But what exactly do we need to know about the effect alcohol has on our bodies especially as we age? Are we at higher risk of being impaired? Is it safe to be mobile for a long period of time? What are the risks?These are all great questions that we may overlook while partaking in a few drinks and we’re here today to provide some insight into a few things to keep in mind the next time we have a drink so we can enjoy safely and responsibly.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why we felt that discussing the effects of alcohol specifically in seniors is so important and why it can be overlooked and thought of as no different than drinking at any age.2). How drinking and consuming alcohol in seniors is more often that not underestimated and how this can cause over assumptions about just how much seniors taken in alcohol which can lead to safety issues.3). The most important things we should keep in mind so that anyone who does drink can do so safely especially in our senior generation.4). Why it’s so important to understand why and when your drinking occurs and if this is causing problems not just with health but also safety which can lead to things like falling etc.5). How the holiday season and especially now with COVID social distancing can raise some concern as levels of alcohol consumption rises and what to watch for if it becomes a problem.6). Some tips on what you can do or where you can go if you feel that drinking has become a problem for you or for someone you know and why it’s so important to reach during this time. Your health, safety and well being are most important always!///Thanks again for joining us on this great discussion. Having a few drinks with friends or at home is very common and we love having our time to relax. But also having the knowledge as to what we can keep in mind while drinking will contribute to help keeping us safe as well.We hope you found this episode helpful to you or to anyone you know that drinks on occasion or has problems dealing with drinking too much alcohol. We want to make sure everyone drinks responsibly and lives long healthy lives.See you soon!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us today on the podcast!In this episode we breakdown the most important reasons why our posture is important and follow up with a few tips on how you can help improve your posture.Having good posture is key to so many aspects of our physical lives. From standing up as straight as possible to sitting down with a balanced spine. These are all things that affect our daily lives and activities.When it comes to exercising and physical activity, posture plays a big role in determining our outcomes. It can help or not help our abilities to injure ourselves either when twisting, turning or moving weights around.We felt that posture gets overlooked when it comes to physical health which is why we decided to dedicate a full episode to just this topic.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was so important to include an episode on posture and how we easily forget the importance of it in our day to day lives especially in seniors where injuries can easily occur if not taken care of.2). Why goal of having good posture is to have a strong, straight spine but that doesn’t mean we all have the same posture. Everyone is different and we can’t compare one posture to another.3). Things that contribute to back pain caused from bad posture over time and what we can do to help relieve some of that pain on a daily basis.4). How having bad posture is a direct correlation to falling in seniors and what we can do to implement fall prevention techniques working with better posture exercises to stay safe and healthy.5). Some simple exercises you can do right at home that will help build strength in your core, back, lower and upper body and will help improve the muscles that support your posture, including stretches in bed!6). Why it’s important to keep watch over your own posture as often as you can by using mirrors or checking yourself frequently and making sure you are keeping yourself straight and upright as often as you can.///Thank you again for joining us on the podcast! We hope you found some value in this discussion especially if you struggle with posture or just back issues in general. As we mentioned, our posture isn’t something we really think about much but it’s something that is very key to the success of a lot of the daily activities we partake in.Hopefully the tips mentioned in the episode will give you some ideas on how to identify and improve any issues you’re having.Til next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.