Senior Fitness With Meredith

Fad diets and workouts are marketed everywhere including TV and on the internet. We are bombarded by marketing ads claiming that they will all help you lose weight quick and get in your best shape in a short amount of time. But are these claims real? Knowing what to watch for when being marketed to about these fad diets and workouts is important. Being able to know what they are really offering and what the long term effects can be for you as a consumer can make the difference in following a successful health and fitness journey. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How marketing new fad diets and workouts has grown in the past years and why it has become such a booming industry. 2). How fad diets and workouts can become “addicting” in a way that many people tend to go through many different programs with very little success over the long term. 3). Why many fad diets may have early success but don’t offer much help or guidance when it comes to the long term and sustaining an healthy life without limiting certain foods or consuming food purchased by a diet plan. 4). How popular fad workouts are usually marketed in a way to get you to purchase an item like new fitness equipment of supplements. 5). Meredith’s best advice on how to avoid these fad diets and exercises and why you should focus on instilling long term health habits when it comes to diet and exercise while avoiding the “noise” of the current popular fad. /// Fad diets and exercises are all around us and being able to identify the real reason they are popular may not be the healthiest reasons for you. Making sure you choose the right path to a healthy lifestyle through proper diet and exercise is the key to longevity and a meaningful active lifestyle now and into the future. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down.”-Stephen Richards This motivation is remembering that we never fail unless we do not learn from it, and we do not get back up and keep trying! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using an Air Ball (Playground Ball) as a piece of exercise equipment has many benefits. This week we wanted to dive into the many reasons why we love publishing exercise videos that use an air ball which is simply a small plastic inflatable ball that you can usually find at your local grocery store or sporting goods store. Also called a “Playground Ball”, exercises using this workout apparatus can help with your resistance training in a safe and secure manner. Air ball workouts can be done both sitting and standing and have benefits for all levels of fitness. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Our explanation of the air ball as a piece of exercise equipment and why Meredith loves using it for designing workouts. 2). Some of the experiences Meredith has had with clients when introducing the air ball in her fitness classes. 3). How using the air ball in your routines can help you work areas of your body that are normally hard to work on with traditional home exercise equipment. 4). Some examples from Meredith on how you can use the air ball to work both your upper and lower body in a safe and secured manner whether seated or standing. 5). How using an air ball is great not just for lower impact exercises but can also be used at advanced levels and provide the same amount of benefits as a beginner level routine. /// Our exercise videos cover a wide variety of workout routines and the air ball exercises are some of the best we have to offer. Using an air ball may not seem very beneficial but we hope that after listening to this episode, you will agree with us. Perfect as seated or standing routines, the air ball is here to stay and we hope you get a chance to try them out or share them with someone you know who will benefit from these types of exercises. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness."-Ralph Waldo Emerson This motivation is a reminder to know there will be moments of anger, but try not to stay in that for you lose moments of happiness while angry. Meredith   SR FeaturedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel yourself getting stronger? Achieving more strength through weight training is a common goals for most people who exercise regularly. Whether you are a beginner at weight training or more advanced, we all are challenged with knowing when it is safe and appropriate to start using heavier weights to build strength. If you start lifting heavier too early you could risk injury and on the other hand waiting too long will slow you progress down to building strength. These are common concerns we hear and this week we wanted to share some of our best tips in knowing when it is the right time for you to consider increasing the weights during your strength training sessions. In This Podcast Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we receive a lot of comments from people asking when is the right time to increase weights and why we felt it was important to address this issue. 2). Why we sometimes have preconceived notions when starting out of how heavy we think we can lift when in reality it may be much less. 3). Some of the injuries or risks you take when attempting to increase weight too early. 4). Meredith’s thoughts on the ideal weight increments when choosing heavier weights as you progress through your training. 5). Meredith’s best tips on how to know when it’s time to move to a heavier weight during your strength training exercises. /// Building strength no matter what your level of fitness is a great way to stay active and live a healthy lifestyle. But making sure we approach getting stronger by increasing the weights we use in a safe and proper manner is very important. Staying injury free is also just as important and we hope the tips we share in this episode help you along your journey to becoming stronger safely and effectively. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." -John Lennon This motivation is remembering to live in your present moment…we can always plan for more in the future, but remember to enjoy now! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been following us for a while or are new to our brand, you might recognize frequent use of the words “All Over Strong” (#AllOverStrong ) throughout our content. But what does this mean exactly and why do we use it? For this episode, we are diving into a great discussion with Meredith on how she came up with the idea to use “All Over Strong” as the main theme for her fitness classes and the Senior Fitness With Meredith content. More than just a statement, #AllOverStrong represents the idea of being strong not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. This encapsulates much of what we strive for as a society and promotes the practice of balancing these things now and throughout the rest of our lives. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s background story on why she came up with the term “All Over Strong” even prior to starting Senior Fitness With Meredith. 2). Some of the stories that Meredith would hear about in her classes and working with people of all ages that helped inspire the phrase. 3). How there is a misconception that once you become a senior or hit retirement age, there are less problems and less worries in life thus less attention paid to the real needs of seniors. 4). Some of Meredith tips on how to help stay mentally strong by staying social, reading or playing fun games that help promote brain health. 5). Meredith suggestions on daily activities and reminders you can follow to help promote an All Over Strong lifestyle, now and into the future. /// We hope the information shared in this episode helps inspire you to be #AllOverStrong and continue to work on staying balanced with you physical, mental and emotional journey. We are honored that you have chosen to allow us to be a part of your health and wellness journey and hope to continue putting pout content that promotes the #AllOverStrong theme. Team Meredith   SR FeaturedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then.” – Alice, Alice In Wonderland This motivation is remembering we change everyday, and that is good…living in the moment, looking towards the future, and not looking back! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Physical balance is a fundamental aspect of our well-being, influencing our ability to move, perform daily activities, and maintain an active lifestyle. It is essential for preventing falls and injuries, especially as we age. By improving strength, flexibility, and coordination, physical balance not only enhances our physical performance but also contributes to overall confidence and quality of life. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s experiences in working with clients over the years and what she learned about how people think about balance as we age. 2). Why it’s important to incorporate balance type exercises into our weekly routines especially as we get older. 3). The major muscles that we use the most which help keep us balanced and why it’s important to dedicate time to strengthening them on a regular basis. 4). Why it’s important to be aware of the many things we may not think about that affect our balance everyday like our medications, vision or even the shoes that we wear. 5). How using assistive devices can play a crucial role in helping you stay mobile and independent along with staying active as much as possible. /// In conclusion, prioritizing and maintaining physical balance is crucial for our overall health and well-being as we age. By engaging in activities that promote balance, such as regular exercise, stretching or balance training exercises, we can reduce the risk of falls and injuries, enhance our physical performance, and boost our confidence. Remember, investing in our physical balance today means safeguarding our future mobility and enjoying a higher quality of life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln This motivation is a reminder to stay positive, wake up happy, and keep that happiness in the forefront of our minds! Meredith   SR FeaturedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.