Senior Fitness With Meredith

Regular exercise is one of the staples of a healthy life no matter what age you are. Keeping your body physically active and mobile is the key to longevity and making it a habit will help you in every aspect of your life. But is there such a thing as overexercising or too much exercise? Feeling tired, dealing with aches and pains, not getting enough sleep or feelings of depression can all be signs of possible overexercising. These symptoms can detract from the benefits that regular exercise can provide. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients over the years and their struggles with overexercising. 2). How injury caused by over use is a clear sign that you may be pushing your body too much without giving it enough time to recover. 3). Some of the factors that cause us to feel pressured into over exercising and how that can be unhealthy not just physically but mentally as well. 4). Why experiencing a loss of appetite can be a symptom of overexercising. 5). Why learning to listen to your body and prioritizing recovery is important in avoiding the common pitfalls of overexercising. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode help if you're dealing with possible overexercising. It is difficult to diagnose and can be mistaken for many other things. Making sure you continue to exercise in a healthy way that allows your body to recover and rest is key to maintaining a long healthy life for years to come. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” –Aristotele This quote reminds us that creating habits help us become who we are meant to be. Excellence can be obtained but in the repetition of what we choose to do. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Receiving physical therapy or signing up with a personal trainer can be known to have great benefits when it comes to living and maintaining and active lifestyle. But what happens when you don’t feel like you’re getting the right kind of care or training from them? It can be difficult or intimidating to communicate your goals and needs, especially if they have a large client list or insist that they know what is best for you. Your gut feeling could be right in many cases. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to this topic and Meredith’s personal experiences with witnessing this problem. 2). How it can be easy to assume that your trainer or physical therapist knows what to do with you and how this can lead to feeling unsatisfied with their services over time. 3). Being aware that your PT’s should make hydration a priority and looking out for you when they feel you may not be hydrating enough. 4). The importance of having goals defined and clearly communicating them to your PT’s ahead of starting sessions with them. 5). Meredith’s suggestions on how to communicate with your PT’s when you are ready to move on and try a different approach. /// We hope the ideas we’ve shared in this episode help you or someone you know who may be struggling to communicate with their personal trainer or physical therapist. In most cases, clear communication is key and listening to your body first, will always lead you towards a better direction. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you don’t find the time, if you don’t do the work, you don’t get the results.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger This quote is a reminder that we must do the hard work if we want to achieve something…it will not just happen! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying active and healthy is an everyday activity, even if you only do a little everyday. Keeping your body moving on a regular basis either through exercise or just regular activities like walking up stairs or carrying groceries is important to overall health. If you feel like taking your active time into your own hands, then we have some of the best movements to consider that can be done everyday and it’s much easier than you might think!:) In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s explanation on what the “7 Best Movements” mean and how they can easily apply to your daily life. 2). How these movements don’t have to incorporate any weights or equipment and can be done easily anytime and anywhere. 3). Why the simple act of standing up and sitting down is considered and essential movement and how it helps contribute to overall health. 4). How strengthening your calf muscles through another essential movement helps with balance and gait while you move through the day. 5). The importance of upper body strength and the essential movement that you can easily do to help build up your strength in this area. /// We hope the movements that we’ve shared here in this episode are helpful to you especially if you feel like you aren’t getting enough exercise during the week. Small movements that are easy to do anywhere in your own home and on your own time can add up to big results! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made, so if you push through, you can push through anything.” – Dana Vollmer This quote reminds us that we can do it…push through the tough times knowing they will always come, but we will learn, and grow, and be better from them! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caring for those who suffer from dementia or cognitive disabilities can be challenging from day to day. There are many aspects of this care that must be coordinated and planned to ensure a safe and meaningful quality of life for the patient. In this episode we focus on the role of physical fitness for these patients and how important is it to keep those with dementia physically active. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we thought this topic was important to bring to light and how there is very little information regarding the importance of physical fitness for those who suffer from dementia. 2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with patients that have dementia and the challenges involved. 3). How being physically active helps improve balance and prevent falls which can occur frequently for these types of patients. 4). Ways to help motivate patients to want to exercise and help them be more open to movement. 5). How Meredith designed her Cognitive Series Workouts which are targeted towards those with dementia and cognitive issues. /// We hope the information we’ve shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who provides care for those with dementia or cognitive disabilities. Being aware of all aspects of this kind of care is important to helping maintain a successful quality of life in these patients and their families. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The body achieves what the mind believes.” – Napoleon Hill This quote is a reminder to stay positive in our thoughts about ourselves and what our abilities are now, and what we can do with hard work and perseverance. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting good sleep at night is a cornerstone to living a healthy lifestyle. The energy your body replenishes when you sleep at night is crucial to relaxing and repairing muscles, ligaments and even bones. It also works on improving your cognitive connections in your brain to help keep you mind sharp. If you’re having trouble with going to bed at night, there are a few things you can try that will help you fall asleep faster and longer to reap the benefits of a good night’s sleep. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients and the discussions she would have with them about their sleeping issues. 2). The myth that older people sleep better as you age and why that is misleading for most adults. 3). How scrolling on your phone or digital device before you go to bed affects your ability to fall asleep. 4). Why it’s important to limit or avoid stimulants like caffeine, nicotine and alcohol before you plan on sleeping. 5). Why napping for too long during the day could be making it harder for you to fall asleep at night. We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may have trouble dialing in their bedtime routine to get better sleep. Sometimes we may be self sabotaging our best sleep without even knowing it! We hope you try a few of these suggestions and get the sleep that your body deserves. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali This quote is a great reminder that as we go through life, even the hard stuff, we must keep going, and get stronger and better as we go! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.