Senior Fitness With Meredith

Getting older doesn't necessarily mean that we have to put up with more aches and pains. This is a common complaint as we age and it seems as though aching more and dealing with pain is just something we have to deal with later in life. Fortunately, this is not always the case and there are things you can do to help minimize common aches and pains well into our golden years. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients that would complain about being in pain and how it was keeping them from exercising. 2). Why it's common to assume that aches and pains are occurring more because of the aging process and why we feel that there is nothing we can do about it. 3). How experiencing common aches and pains regularly can contribute to lower self esteem and less motivation to exercise or engage in activities. 4). How low impact exercises and regular simple movements can help minimize common aches and pains or get rid of them altogether. 5). The importance of having a balanced diet and consuming mostly healthier foods which contributes to your overall health and helps ease aches and pains. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be dealing with frequent aches and pains which seem to be attributed to growing old. As we've shared, there are many easy things you can do now and everyday to help minimize pain which will contribute to a longer, happier and healthier life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”-Aristotle This quote reminds us that true happiness is inside each of us, not obtained with outside sources for long term happiness. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Circulation is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. We can easily take it for granted but for some, having improper blood circulation can cause health issues which can ultimately leave you sidelined. Compression stocks are meant to help improve blood circulation throughout the body not just when exercising but also during the regular activities of your day. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How using compression for better circulation has always been around but why it's recently become a popular way to help deal with blood circulation issues in people of all ages. 2). The science behind how compression helps to greatly improve blood flow throughout your body when used regularly and properly. 3). Helpful information on the different levels of compression style stockings and where you can usually find them. 4). Who would be a good candidate to consider using compression stockings based on health profile, history with blood circulation or daily activities. 5). The difference between compression wear and brace type outer wear like a knee brace or ankle brace etc. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode on compression stockings is helpful to you or someone you know who may be having issues with proper blood circulation. We also want to reiterate that its important to check with doctor or PCP on whether using compression stockings could be helpful to you. Keeping you healthy and mobile is always the name of the game and using compression to help keep you going could be another great tool to promote a long, healthy life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." ―Martin Luther King, Jr This quote reminds us that even when we can not see everything laid out in front of us, we need to take the first step! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Losing weight is not always easy and can be challenging for many people. In doing so, we may not always be making the healthiest decisions on how to exactly go about losing weight which can lead to complicating health problems in the long run. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith's description of what it means to lose weight the "healthy" way. 2). How not seeing the results you're expecting when trying to lose weight can affect you mentally and emotionally. 3). Why it's important to set realistic goals and celebrate small wins along the way. 4). Why remembering to be "kind" to yourself during your weight loss journey is important. 5). How having someone to talk to or share thoughts on your weight loss journey can be helpful as you progress. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode help you make the right decisions when it comes to designing a plan to lose weight. Making sure your body and mind stay healthy during the process is key to implementing long term healthy habits which will keep you going for years to come. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote reminds us that each day can be the “best day”, if we work hard and stay positive in our lives! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise has many benefits to your overall health but sometimes we aren't always able to keep a regular schedule with working out. Getting sick, injured, life emergencies or even holidays can all keep us from staying consistent with exercising on a regular schedule. The important thing to know is that it is OK to take breaks or step away for a bit if you need to. It's also important to know that there are a few helpful ways to get back into exercising when you are ready. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How going through a life experience or even a new year can help inspire you to get back to exercising if you've taken an extended break. 2). The average time it takes to get "back on track" with exercise after an extended time off. 3). How scheduling your workouts are a great way to mentally help motivate you to stay consistent with exercise. 4). Why finding a fun exercise activity or something you enjoy is important when getting back to exercising. 5). Why it's helpful to stay social with exercising like joining a class or having a buddy to help keep you (and your buddy) accountable. /// We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you've been away from exercise for an extended period of time and are looking to start up again. Life's twists and turns are unpredictable but prioritizing your health and exercise can always become a goal again no matter where you are in life. As mentioned, it's OK to take a break when yo need to. Just remember that staying active can always be incorporated back into your life when you are ready. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.” —Brad Paisley This quote reminds us that each day is a new start, whether it be a new year, a new month, it is always a new day to start over! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new year arriving always sparks feelings of a fresh start. There's something about the beginning of a new year that makes you feel like it is time to make changes or set new goals to accomplish. If you feel this way, we have 5 great health and fitness goals to help get you started. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why setting goals at the beginning of a new year is very popular especially when it comes to health and fitness related goals. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their expectations after setting fitness related goals for a new year. 3). How exercising regularly can help manage stress and motivate you to continue to exercise on a consistent basis. 4). Why prioritizing sleep should be a goal if you don't feel like you are getting enough during the week and how this affects your overall mental and physical health. 5). Why regular check ups with your PCP or doctor should be included in your yearly health goals. /// We hope the suggestions in this episode help you if you feel like the new year is motivating you to embrace some health and fitness related changes. Setting goals is a great way to take ownership of your health in a productive way. New year goals are not always easy to keep especially as things come up during the year that may derail plans but hopefully these help inspire you to start somewhere. Best of luck to you! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” —Hal Borland This quote reminds us as a new year arrives, it is a new day, to keep going and use what we learn each day to keep going! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.