Senior Fitness With Meredith

Strength training workouts are a great way to help build muscle, add strength and stability that will help you get through the tasks of the day. Similarly, cardio exercises are also the perfect way to help build up you stamina, cardiovascular system and help give you the energy you need to tackle the day as well.But which one is more important?Finding time to exercise during the day/week can be challenging and making sure you’re getting the right exercises in is important to your overall health. Deciding whether to focus on either your cardio or strength training can make scheduling pretty tricky especially if you feel that you are lacking in one or the other.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s personal experience in working with clients over the years and their attitudes about the importance of strength training and cardio exercises.2). The difference in opinions on both strength training and cardio between men and women and how that affects their choices in activities for exercise.3). Some thoughts on how often you should “intermingle” both strength training workouts and cardio workouts and/or how to balance them out if you feel you favor one of the other.4). Some of the push back Meredith would receive from teaching strength classes in senior communities and how she was able to show the importance of why using weights/bands for resistance is beneficial to you at any age.5). Tips on how to balance both types of workouts to give you the benefits of both worlds which in turn promotes health and longevity.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode! Deciding whether strength training or cardio exercises are more important for you depends on a lot of factors and in a lot of cases you need the perfect balance of both. We hope the tips in this episode helps you determine how to go about setting up your exercise schedule so that you don’t feel you are lacking in any area. Maintaining the perfect balance in the long run is always best when it comes to long term health and wellness.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“And one has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.” —Paulo CoelhoThis motivation is about going forward even when you are fearful of doing it, that is true bravery!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast!Feeling like you are running out of time during your day is very common for most of us. We get busy with chores, tasks and running around that it feels like we have very little time to exercise. Fortunately exercising doesn’t have to take hours out of your day.There are still very effective workouts that you can do during your busy day that will be just as effective as longer ones if you have the right mindset and “can do” attitude:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How common it is for most people to feel like they don’t have enough time to exercise for all ages, not just seniors who may be retired.2). Whether or not it’s a good idea to try and focus on both strength training AND cardio exercises if you are short on time for that day.3). What could be the optimal timeframe for an abbreviated workout, 10min, 15min, 20min or more?4). Why the mind/muscle connection is so important when you exercise especially when you are fitting in a shorter workout.5). Why the “quality” of your workout is more important than the “quantity” and how we should avoid exercising just to go through the motions. Getting meaningful exercise in is the goal no matter how long or how often.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. Making time for exercise during your schedule doesn’t mean you have to block off hours at a time. We hope the tips we’ve shared in this podcast helps you set up your exercise week even when you feel like you only have a short window to get it done. Planning ahead and focusing on what’s important is key to sustaining a consistent exercise schedule now and into the future.Tile next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We will either find a way, or make one.” —Anibal BarcaThis motivation is about not letting a failure stop you…find new ways to succeed and continue on!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying motivated to exercise can be challenging. Throw in a busy schedule, lack of time, days where we don’t feel 100% and regular exercise can slowly fall by the wayside for most of us. What happens next are feelings of laziness, lethargy, and a possible lack of energy.Falling into a fitness “rut” isn’t something we usually plan to do, it just sometimes happens and can be attributed to many factors. Life throws a lot of curve balls at us and sometimes responding to them makes us feel like we have to take time away from some things to make room for others.But it doesn’t have to be that way! Staying active can still be a part of your life even “jump-starting” your active lifestyle is something we all need to do from time to time.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Our definition of the “Fitness Rut” and some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients that encounter a fitness downturn.2). How going through a fitness rut can affect you both mentally AND physically.3). Some of the things that can potentially lead us into a fitness rut and some of the signs that may push us in that direction.4). Some of Meredith’s best tips on how getting back to basic “movement” and moving around in any form can slowly help you back to being physically active.5). Why it’s OK to sometimes feel like you’re in a slump and that it happens to everyone. What’s important is to always stay focused on getting back to being physically active when you feel like you’ve hit a wall and to not give up!///Thank you for joining us on this episode! We hope the tips and suggestions here help you or someone you know work out of a fitness rut. It can be a challenge, but getting you back on track with exercise is important especially as we age. Staying active throughout the year and always coming back to exercise even when we get into a slump will always be a healthy option:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” —Nelson MandelaThis motivation is about persevering, and being judged based upon how we can get through obstacles and continue on.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!We are heading into Thanksgiving for this episode and taking a moment to talk about why it’s important to be thankful for the fitness accomplishments you achieved this year.It may seem like a “no-brainer” to appreciate what you have accomplished but most of us rarely look back and take a moment to really relish in the hard work you’ve put in and the goals you’ve reached. Even if you feel like you didn’t accomplish what you had hoped, it’s still important to “pat yourself on the back” and be proud of your work:)In This episode You Will Learn:1). How being Thankful and grateful for your life has a big part to do with being healthy both physically and mentally and why it’s so important.2). Why it’s important to remember to be thankful throughout the year and during life’s ups and down and setbacks and accomplishments.3). Some of the differences in opinions between younger and older generations about their perspectives on thankfulness when it comes to fitness and wellness.4). How we sometimes get caught up in the “what’s next?” mentality and never really take time to revel in our accomplishments thus far.5). Some of Meredith’s best tips on how to help us stay grateful and thankful during a busy life and how to remember what’s important as you continue down your fitness journey.///Thank you again for joining us on this special episode! Making sure you take time to be thankful for you accomplishments and your abilities to live a healthy lifestyle is just as important as getting up and being active on most days of the week.We hope this episode helps shed some light on the many things to be thankful for and also how proud we are of you for making the choice to live an active lifestyle. We are your biggest fans!Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.”- Viola DavisThis motivation is about moving towards what you want… keep dreaming and keep trying!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!Shoulders are a body part we use everyday but how much do we actually think about them when we exercise or do strenuous work? The shoulder is made up of many muscles, ligaments and bone all working together to give us full range of upper body motion. There is also many chances for injury in this area as well if not looked after correctly.Our shoulders are key in many of the activities we do from carrying groceries, driving a car, holding a hand railing etc. Making sure we protect our shoulders during our day should be a priority when living an active lifestyle and in general.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s initial thoughts on why our shoulders are so important especially while living actively and how injuries can easily occur.2). How we can go about protecting areas of the shoulder and not just be making the shoulder stronger but by strengthening areas around the shoulder.3). Meredith breaks down the reasons why she guides you in her exercise videos into moves that help protect the shoulder and some examples of this.4). Why using a lighter weight for shoulder exercises is important and why the shoulder shouldn’t be treated as a “heavy lifting” area of the body.5). How we can “re-learn” better ways to protect areas of our body during exercise and still be very active but most importantly, stay safe.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope this information is valuable to you if you are dealing with shoulder pain or have limitations with your range of motion in this area. Keeping you safe while you go throughout your day is so important and keeping in mind the tips in this episode will hopefully help you stay exercising longer into your years:)Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A ship is always safe a shore but that is not what it’s built for.”- Albert EinsteinThis motivation is about remembering you are built to move, try, keep going even when the waters are scary!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.