Senior Fitness With Meredith

Are you tired of doing what seems like endless exercises to help tighten and tone up your arms? You are not alone! Arms with loose skin also known as “Flabby Arms” (Bat Wings)  is very common amongst many people (men and women) and it can become more prevalent especially as we age. The elasticity of our skin can deteriorate in many areas which is completely natural but dealing with extra skin in our arms seems to be one of the most troublesome areas. It is important to remember that we are all built differently and what might work for one person may not always work for someone else but luckily there are a few things you can work on to help curb this issue in a safe and healthy manner. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What causes “Flabby Arms” or “Bat Wings” and also how this happens not just in the arms, but in many areas of the body as we age. 2). How losing elasticity in your skin as you age doesn’t just happen to people what may not exercise much, but also in active people as well. 3). Why attempting to get rid of excess skin or weight in only one part of the body also means that you need to look at your entire body as a whole for strengthening and conditioning, not just one area. 4). Meredith’s honest thoughts on implementing plastic surgery to get rid of “problem areas” and why she feels it should only be used as a solution in certain situations. 5). How current media can influence thoughts on body image which can be a negative side effect when it comes to feeling happy in our own bodies and skin:) /// Thank you again for joining us on this episode! Dealing with flabby arms (or areas on the body in general) that seem troublesome and that don’t seem to respond to regular exercise can be frustrating. Remembering that regular exercise is always a good choice no matter what is important and being aware of some of the tips shared in this episode will hopefully get you in the right mindset to address these issues. As mentioned, we are all built “beautifully different” and not all solutions will work for you. However, being comfortable in your own skin is the most important aspect of living a healthy active lifestyle and we hope that no matter what you like/dislike about your body, accepting you uniqueness is the best choice always:) Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” – Suzy Kassem This motivation is a reminder to stop doubting ourselves, try, and always learn! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you wondering what types of exercises you should be doing? Determining what your level of fitness is can be an important part of designing an exercise schedule that you can stick to. Choosing something too hard can deter you from wanting to exercise. On the other hand, feeling like you’re not getting the results you want because your exercises are not intense enough can be frustrating as well. Making sure you know what level of fitness you are at can help benefit your progress as you continue on your health and fitness journey. A proper workout regimen that is catered to your needs is the best way to keep you active and engaged for the short and long term. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to sharing tips on finding out your level of fitness based on the many comments and questions we get from our YouTube channel. 2). How you can move through the different levels of fitness over time or why it’s OK to stay at the level you are currently at if you feel comfortable there. 3). Why modifications to a workout is important and why you can always remember to change a workout to your comfort level if it may feel too difficult. 4). Some of the great feedback we get when people are feeling like they are ready to move to the next level of fitness. 5). How you can always stay at your level of fitness but modify movements or the weights you use to challenge yourself and still progress in a safe and healthy manner. /// Thank you for joining us on this important episode. We hope the tips and information we shared is helpful to you or someone you know who is struggling on where to start with their exercise plans. Knowing what your proper level of fitness is at least to start, can make the difference between long term success and burning out too early. Making sure you have the best path to success is the key and knowing what is best for your body and fitness level is a big part of that. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Your body hears everything your mind says.” This motivation is the reminder to talk nice to yourself. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Stay on the path. Fall off the path. Get back on the path. It’s as simple and as difficult as that.” This motivation is the reminder that we all will get off our path throughout life, but getting back on is what is important. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode! Maintaining a healthy weight for your body and installing habits that help keep it that way can be done with consistent planning and effort by anyone at any age. This episode is called 5 “secrets” to losing weight but as you will see there are no real secrets to keeping a healthy weight as it really comes down to a few fundamental ideas that we want to share with you in today’s episode. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we believe there are no real “secrets” to losing weight and why we feel strongly about breaking down the myth that you need to know the right weight loss “secrets” to be successful. 2). Meredith’s view on what healthy weight loss is and why it’s important to determine what’s best for you and not base healthy weight on what other’s do or look like. 3). How food portion size plays a big role in weight loss and why it can get easily overlooked when implementing a proper weight loss plan. 4). Why setting a realistic weight loss goal is important. 5). The correlation between stress and weight gain and why it’s important to manage stress levels as much as possible to avoid derailment. /// We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode help inspire you to take control of your weight loss journey and know that there are no real “secrets” when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. Staying consistent with exercise and eating healthy foods are the staples to a healthy body and knowing how to find your sweet spot to get there is key. Our 5 “secrets” are here to help be a guide and hopefully help you find the path to a healthier you, both now and into the future. Til the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Heal the root so the tree is stable.” This motivation is a reminder to work on anything that is holding you back from growing. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stress is something that everyone deals with and how we handle it can depend on many factors. One of the best ways to handle stress is by exercising regularly but this may not always be an option for everyone. What if you aren’t on a regular exercise schedule or are unable to exercise due to a limitation, injury or other reasons? Fortunately, there are many other ways to “dial down” stress levels that don’t necessarily mean having to hit the gym every time you feel stressed out. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s thoughts and experiences on why relieving and addressing stress levels in general is so important to our mental and physical health. 2). How stress can build up over time especially as we age and how we may not notice the effects of it until later on in life. 3). Meredith’s experiences in working with seniors in living communities and how they were great at scheduling outings and social times with residents, something that is very important to relieving stress. 4). How maintaining a healthy diet can help contribute to lower stress levels. 5). Why writing down our thoughts and feelings when we are stressed can help “download” the burdens we have and make us feel less stressed and more organized. /// We hope the tips and suggestions in this episode help you manage stress in your life especially if regular exercise isn’t available. We all have different schedules that we must navigate and making sure exercise is a part of that is important but not always possible. If you feel like this may be your situation or know someone in this scenario then we want you to know that there are still many other ways to take care of your mental health and address lingering stress. Staying healthy both physically and mentally through regular self care are the most important aspects to a longer healthy life. Til the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast! This week we have a special treat as we get to share our first interview featuring pioneering fitness expert Tamilee Webb of the popular “Buns Of Steel” exercise series! In addition to her extensive video series which rose to popularity in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s, Tamilee is also an author and has achieved many accolades in the fitness industry as described in her bio: “Tamilee has been the recipient of numerous other awards for outstanding achievement in the field of personal fitness, including Best Exercise Video and Best Training Organization 1987, conferred by IDEA, has been honored by California State University, Chico, Outstanding Alumni of 1990 and 1996. Inducted in the FITNESS HALL OF FAME in 2008.  Tamilee shares this honor with fellow fitness celebrities as Kathy Smith, Gilad Janklowicz, Jack Lalanne, and Jane Fonda to name a few. Tamilee has been a co-host on the Health Network Channel’s aerobic fitness shows now known as Discoveries “Fit TV”. The network services more than 50 million households, and its audience continues to multiply. She has also hosted ESPN’s Fitness Pro Series and consulted on Fox Sports Fitness show ‘Body Squad’.” We are big fans of Tamilee and her journey to help spread the importance of physical activity, health and wellness has inspired our journey as well. In addition to this podcast, please be sure to visit her website and her “Webb Workouts” website where she offers workouts on demand, nutrition bonuses, community access and access to LIVE workouts! In This Podcast You Will Learn: 1). How Tamilee was first inspired in fitness in the beginning and how she got started in the fitness industry in general. 2). How she was able to become a trusted name and expert in fitness through her work at the “The Golden Door Resort” in CA , her many cruise ships tours as an instructor and training a fast growing instructor clientele internationally. 3). Her story on how she was asked to be the official trainer/course creator for the “Buns Of Steel” video series that rose to popularity making her a household name in the fitness industry. 4). Some of her thoughts on the technology of the fitness industry today and how it has changed from the VHS, DVD distribution channels of the past to the internet. 5). Her thoughts on her own journey which she continues through her current projects and businesses and her appreciation when meeting people who say that she has been an inspiration to them. /// We want to send a big THANK YOU to Tamilee for taking the time to join us for this interview! Getting the chance to hear her stories and learn from the knowledge she has gained in the ever-changing fitness industry has been priceless. Her drive in health and fitness shows not just through her achievements but also in her genuine personality and her passion to help to spread the importance of staying healthy through exercise is truly innate. We hope you agree after listening to this special episode. Thank You Tamilee! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You are the greatest project you will ever work on.” This motivation is a reminder to always work on yourself for you! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.