Senior Fitness With Meredith

Staying motivated to exercise regularly can be challenging for most people. This can also be more challenging for those who may have recently lost a spouse or whom are regularly alone. Installing the habit of regular exercise is important to living a long and full independent life and gathering the energy to do it each week can be difficult if you don't have anyone to exercise with or someone there to help push you along. Luckily there are things you can do to help keep you motivated no matter you situation. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why it can be challenging to stay inspired to workout each week especially if you are by yourself or live alone. 2). How living in a community with many others can help keep you motivated to stay active whether in a group setting or small social circle. 3). How exercising outside can help keep you inspired to exercise especially in nicer weather. 4). Why finding things to help you look forward to your exercise time like listening to audio books or your favorite music is helpful to keeping you motivated. 5). The importance of implementing a "reward system" around your exercise schedule and how that can help you stay inspired to reach your health goals. /// We hope the tips in the episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be alone. To be alone is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if you already exercise regularly. But for some it can be life changing, especially if it is because of the loss of a loved one. Don't give up on your health and fitness goals, you are too important to not embrace some form of exercise even if you have to find the motivation within. We believe in you! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Amplifying what is great within you will accelerate your life faster than fixing what you think ‘limits’ you.” ―Brendon Burchard This quote reminds us to look at what we can do, not what we can not, and see that it will help us to move forward. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a primary caregiver to someone in need is a noble job and can help change the life for the better of the person that is receiving care. However, this job can also take a heavy toll on the person that is providing care. Being a caregiver requires physical, mental and emotional stamina and very often does the health and wellness of the person providing care get overlooked. It is essential for those who care for others to also dedicate time to themselves in order to maintain a balanced and healthy life. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to the health and wellness of caregivers based on someone who ordered a Custom 7 Day Workout Plan 2). How regular exercise and physical activity plays an important role in keeping you healthy not only physically but mentally as well. 3). The importance of getting good sleep to recharge your mind and body so you have the energy to handle the challenges of primary care giving. 4). Why regular exercise, getting good sleep and maintaining a healthy diet overall are all related to each other and how this can affect the quality of care you provide to those in need. 5). Why maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends and/or loved ones in your personal life is important to your overall health and your quality of care. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful if you are a caregiver or know someone who is. Being a primary caregiver to someone in need can be very rewarding but it can also require necessary steps to ensure that the caregiver is in good mental, physical and emotional health as well. This will help provide the motivation to do the best job possible to those who need it most. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” —J.P. Morgan This quote reminds us that in order to change where we are, we have to decide we can not stay there. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most older adults feel that they may have some extra weight they'd like to lose. This is a common feeling but doesn't necessarily mean that you are unhealthy. However, regular exercise is one of the best ways to help lose weight and if you've never exercised before or have been away from it for an extended period of time, it can be challenging to embrace this habit. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the common questions we receive from our subscribers and listeners regarding how to go about losing weight. 2). Some of the reasons why we don't want to exercise which can be both physical and mental limitations. 3). How low impact walking is a great exercise for those just starting out. 4). The benefits of water workouts and how using a pool to get regular exercise affects your joints, muscles and overall wellness. 5). Why it's important to embrace everyday movement as exercise like gardening, lawn work, carrying groceries, washing the car etc. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who is looking to get back into exercising (or start) when trying to lose weight. Losing weight is not easy, it takes dedication and commitment which can be a real challenge for some. Hopefully with some time and going at it in a slow and steady manner will yield the results you're looking for and get you on track to reach your weight loss goals. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.” —Viggo Mortensen This quote reminds us to slow down and see that we actually get more done! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a clean slate of health from week to week is an important part of being able to live an independent and active lifestyle. Your immune system plays a major role in helping making this happen. It protects you from everyday health hazards (which we usually don't notice) like the common cold and other sicknesses which could easily sideline you for weeks on end. Making sure you take small yet necessary steps to help support your immune system is key to maintaining an active life and gives you the freedom to participate in the activities your enjoy. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What inspired us to dedicate an episode to the importance of your immune system and why most people take it for granted. 2). Some of the common misconceptions on how people think they should be taking care of their immune system and what it actually does. 3). How regular exercise greatly decreases your chances of getting sick over someone who does not exercise regularly. 4). Why managing stress is important and how not doing so can contribute to a weakened immune system which will lead to poorer health overall. 5). How staying hydrated helps boost your immune system. /// We hope the tips we've shared in the episode are helpful to you especially if you have been finding yourself "under the weather" more often than not. Your immune system should be looked at as just as important as the rest of your body even though we don't actually "see" it. Taking time to practice even a few of these tips will help keep you active long into your later years. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” —Stephen Covey This quote reminds us that the things we schedule should be what we truly need to do , each individual thing…not just the schedule having so much on it to do. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling like you are not in control of things that are happening in life is a common occurrence for most people. These feelings can come with self doubt, loss of confidence and motivation. This can also lead to health problems both mentally and physically for some. There are many things which we cannot control but fortunately, there are some tips you can try to help curb these feelings of not being in control and help you feel more empowered which will ultimately help you get back on track. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the reasons we decided to dedicate an episode to the common feeling of not being in control and some of Meredith's personal experiences with people she's worked with in the past and their struggles with this issue. 2). Some of the debilitating effects that are caused by recurring feelings of not being in control. 3). How making the habit of writing things down is a powerful tool to keeping your mind clear and more focused on you. 4). Why taking the time to do things that are very meaningful to you is important. 5). How regular exercise can contribute to a more positive outlook on life and help you feel more confident about whatever life throws at you. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful, especially if you feel depressed or unmotivated because you feel like you have no control over your life. There are many things we can't control but that doesn't necessarily mean we can't take the steps to feel like we are in control. Doing so will lead to a healthier outlook on life and keep you motivated both physically and mentally. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” — Robert Jordan This quote reminds us that sometimes we must not resist the changes in life, but “bend” some to endure. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.