Senior Fitness With Meredith

Living a busy and active lifestyle can be a great way to remain healthy both mentally and physically. Proper amounts of work, exercise and social activities all can contribute to a healthy life in the long run. However, this can also make it hard to slow down and find periods of relaxation. Finding was to feel relaxed during a busy schedule is also an important aspect of a balanced life and can help prepare your mind and body for busier times. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the misconceptions that we have as a society about what relaxation is and how this can be misleading. 2). Some of the common things in life that keep us busy and take away from the mindset of also including relaxation in our lives. 3). How mentally slowing down and taking time to focus on your body can directly affect your mental relaxation state. 4). How including relaxing music while you slow down and focus on your breathing etc can help you during relaxation. 5). Why low impact and stretching types of exercises are an important aspect of keeping your body relaxed throughout your full day. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be feeling the effects of a busy life with little rest or relaxation. Getting your mindset into a place where you feel comfortable and refreshed can be difficult and not as easy as we may think. Hopefully you are able to navigate your way through a hectic schedule and carve out time for yourself with these tips and will help keep you going for years to come. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” —Dale Carnegie This quote reminds us that sometimes failures help lead you to success. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many reasons why people may have stepped away or taken a break from regular exercise. Injuries can occur, unexpected illness or just life in general can throw us some curve balls that interfere with our lives. This is entirely OK and normal. You can't control what will happen in life but you can control how to get back into exercising when you are ready and it may not always be very easy, especially if you've been away for a long time. Luckily there are a few things you can keep in mind when it's time to help keep you safe and motivated. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the most common reasons why we take time off from regular exercise and how longer periods can make it more challenging when you are ready to start again. 2). Meredith shares many of the comments, feedback and stories that we receive from subscribers and listeners and some of their struggles with getting back into exercise. 3). Why starting off with basic stretching is important when you've been away and how this can help make the transition easier on your body. 4). How starting off with Low Impact Cardio Style exercises are great way to get your mind and body adjusted to exercising again. 5). Why it's so important to not get discouraged when getting back to exercise and feeling like you aren't at where you used to be. It takes time and patience and you will succeed. /// We hope these tips are helpful to you or someone you know who may be ready to get back into exercising after an extended time away. It may be easy to think that we can jump right back in where we left off but you will risk injury and other side effects if not done in the safest manner. With a little patience and practice, you'll be feeling right at ease again with exercising and back on your way to a long and healthier life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It is only when we take chances that our lives improve. The initial and the most difficult risk we need to take is to become honest.” —Walter Anderson This quote reminds us to be honest with ourselves, and take chances that are best for us. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we age, it may be easy to assume that our memory will be affected and there is nothing we can do about it. This may be true for some cases but in reality, our memory and cognitive sharpness is just like any other muscle in our bodies. The attention we pay to "exercising" our minds is just as important as staying in good physical health. The same habits that we use to stay physically independent can also be applied to our cognitive functioning including our memory. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of the things that cause us to think that we are losing our memory and cognitive thought as we get older. 2). Why in most cases, feelings of losing your memory shouldn't cause for concern in older adults. 3). How the study of aging and memory has grown over the past generations especially as a larger part of the population is aging well into their 70's 80's and even 90's. 4). How limiting distractions either by minimizing tasks or commitments can help "de-clutter" your mind and provide clarity for thought etc. 5). Why putting emphasis on a healthier diet is important to cognitive function and how it can help with memory and thought during the day. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be feeling like memory loss is becoming an issue. Taking the necessary steps to practice and exercise our memory function is something that can be done by all ages and should be included in normal self care practices. Keeping our bodies AND minds in shape is the name of the game to a longer, more independent, healthier life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” — Henry David Thoreau This quote is a reminder to you all how grateful I am for you! I thank you each day for helping make me who I am today. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experiencing a fall can be traumatic not just for you but for loved ones around you. Falling at any age can be dangerous but falling in our later years can cause physical, mental and emotional challenges as well. If you’ve experienced this or know someone who has then the first thing on your mind is to never have to go through it again. Luckily, there are things you can do to help minimize the occurrence of another fall which are easy to implement and safe for many living situations. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How this topic of preventing future falls was inspired by an email from one of our subscribers and what their story was when experience a recent fall. 2). The effects that falls can have especially on older adults which can impact you physically, mentally and emotionally. 3). Why it’s important to have spatial awareness in your environment and knowing where your body is at all times within your space. 4). How the spaces we live in are always changing with furniture, rugs, pets, pillows etc which can all serve as trip habits if you are not aware of them. 5). Why it’s important to communicate with your PCP about the medications and doses you may be taking to help ensure stability and mobility at all times. /// We hope the tips and information in this episode helps you or someone you know who may have have experienced a fall. The small changes that can be made to prevent another fall can be implemented easily and help save you from possible long term effects. Keeping you safe and healthy is always the key no matter what situation you are in. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“May you be strengthened by yesterday’s rain, walk straight in tomorrow’s wind, and cherish each moment of the sun today.”- Ojibwe Saying This quote reminds us to grow from our past, be strong into our future, and remember how important hope is for today! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is important to include in a weekly schedule because it contributes to keeping all facets of the body healthy. However, the day in and day out process of exercise can also lead to soreness in joints, muscles and ligaments. This type of soreness may not always be “serious” as it comes with the normal process of building muscle and working up your cardiovascular system. Regardless, soreness can contribute to a lack of motivation and discomfort when it comes to exercise. Luckily there are some things you can do to help ease soreness which will help keep you and your body on track with maintaining a regular exercise schedule. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate this episode to learning about body soreness and why it’s such an important part of living an active lifestyle. 2). What causes the soreness after exercise and what does it mean for the body when this occurs. 3). How regular stretching after your workouts helps lengthen and loosen you muscles which can help lessen the chances of regular soreness. 4). The importance of staying hydrated throughout the day and how that directly contributes to minimizing soreness after exercise. 5). Why making sure you get proper rest periods in between workouts is important when it comes to recovery and minimizing stiffness and soreness. /// We hope the tips in the episode are helpful to you if you are experiencing regular soreness and pain from exercising. As mentioned, not all pain is bad and it is most likely and indicator of your body adjusting to the changes occurring from your workouts. However if you are experiencing severe pain or pain that doesn’t go away we definitely recommend checking with your doctor. Working through normal soreness is always an option and taking care of your body sure always be high on the list of things to reach a long and healthy life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”-Unknown This quote reminds us that with gratitude for what we have, we realize we have enough in our life! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.