Senior Fitness With Meredith

“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.”-Mark TwainThis motivation is about approving of our choices in order to be truly comfortable with our lives.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!We all have busy schedules and it seems like everyday there is more to do. We have so many tasks, chores and errands to run during the day between working and family that it can be hard to find time to exercise. We often sacrifice our time to workout in order to feel like we are able to get our tasks done and when it is all over we may feel too tired at the end of the day.But it doesn’t have to be that way!Staying motivated to exercise and making sure we are able to include it in our daily routines is so important. Making sure exercising is a part of our daily schedule along with the other tasks we have is part of the key to success.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). The misconception on aging in that we are less busy then when we were younger and why this is the farthest from the truth. We all have busy schedules no matter what age we are and this affects everyone.2). How exercise helps you not only physically but mentally and emotionally which is why it is so important to make time for it during your day.3). How most exercising sessions can be done in a shorter amount of time and that you don’t always have to attempt long workouts. Shorter workouts can be just as effective,4). Why home gyms can be a good alternative to going to a gym and can help save you time during your day.5). How making exercise a priority is a big factor in the success of keeping a regular schedule that you can maintain no matter how busy you are.///Thank you for joining us on this episode. We appreciate the opportunity to share our best tips on how to keep exercise part of your daily/weekly schedule even when it seems like there is not enough time in the day. We hope these tips help inspire you to carve out your own successful schedule when it comes to exercising.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”— Hafiz, Persian poetThis motivation is about my wish for all to see the value they have in this world…you are important, let your light shine!!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”– Babe RuthThis motivation is about not allowing fear to keep us from living our full lives.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us today on this week’s podcast!Stretching either before or after your workouts can sometimes be something that we skip unknowingly. Skipping any kind of stretching exercises can put us at a higher risk for injury if we are not careful. No matter what level of fitness you are, stretching should be a part of your exercise routine either before, after or both!In This Weeks’ Podcast You Will Learn:1). Some of the most common reasons why we ignore or forget to stretch during our workout sessions.2). The many benefits of stretching before your workouts and what that does to the muscles to wake them up and prepare them for strain, impact and usage.3). Why you should also consider stretching AFTER your workouts as well to help ease the body back down which helps keep the tendons in your muscles healthier in the long run.4). Some of Meredith’s suggestions on which major muscle groups you should focus on when stretching.5). Why stretching should be done with a long term goal in mind since it’s not something that you can achieve overnight as far as flexibility. Consistent stretching will eventually lead to a healthier body and one ready for it’s best exercise.///Thank you again for joining us this week. We hope the tips and suggestions in this episode will hope motivate you to incorporate more stretching into your daily workout routines. Avoiding injury and keeping our bodies loose and flexible is so important at all fitness levels which leads to staying healthy so you can exercise for a long time to come.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”– Albert EinsteinThis motivation is about having goals to be happy in life. All too often we want things and people to be what makes a happy life. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Adopt the pace of nature: Her secret is patience.” —Ralph Waldo EmersonThis motivation is about staying patient in our everyday lives. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!We all lead different lives and have different levels of activity but regardless of these things, we can all be prone to unexpected injury. Falls, slipping, bumping etc. These can all occur unexpectedly as we navigate our daily lives. It is something that we often take for granted because we never really take injuries seriously until they happen to you.Luckily there are things we can do to protect ourselves from injury even when we may not realize that we are in harms way. With some of our best tips here you can better position yourself to stay healthy and active and avoid injuries altogether.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we decided to dedicate a whole episode to this subject and how it started form a story we heard about someone falling and was unable to get help.2). Some of Meredith’s experiences in working with clients and the many different types of unexpected injuries she encountered and how common this problem actually is.3). How simple things like holding on to handrails while going up stairs or through walk ways can make a big difference when it comes to keeping you safe and how this is so easy to forget.4). Why having the right footing and types of shoes or slippers can also make a big difference in safety and help you avoid slipping or falling.5). Why “going slow” and not rushing through your activities and movements will help you stay injury free, also being aware of your surroundings and possible trip hazards close to you.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. Staying safe and avoiding unnecessary injury is so important especially as we age. We often forget how easy it is to get hurt as we go throughout our day and this is understandable. Hopefully the tips in this episode help you stay safe and give you more ideas in how to avoid unexpected injury either for you or someone you love.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” —Franklin D. RooseveltThis motivation is about working hard, feeling accomplished when we achieve what we put our efforts toward creatively.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Sitting also can be very enjoyable. Sitting and doing nothing. Just enjoying your sitting, enjoying your breathing. Feel that you are alive.”- Thích Nhất HạnhThis motivation is about taking the time to rest the body and mind, and just be still to know you are alive!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.