Senior Fitness With Meredith

“Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.”-Will Rogers This motivation is a reminder to get going, pursuing forward momentum, do not get complacent…or you will get run over. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anxiety is a common problem for many people of all ages. Dealing with the effects of a traumatic event or loss can trigger feelings of panic, worry and fear,  sometimes in a moments notice. Problems like this can lead to feelings of being alone and anti-social. It can also affect your physical health as the motivation to stay healthy can be affected greatly. The good news is that there are ways to...

“A single day is enough to make us a little larger or, another  time, a little smaller.”-Paul Klee This motivation is about how we view ourselves and what we choose to work on each day. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The amount that one should exercise is a common question we receive. Knowing how much you should exercise during a week or month can be the difference between a healthy lifestyle or one that effects other areas of your life like mood, motivation and overall wellness. However, the answer to this question is different for everyone and knowing how to find your “sweet spot” for exercising is the key t...

“No great thing is created suddenly.”-Epictetus This motivation is about remembering great things, and change, take time! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular doctor visits or checkups can be stressful for some, especially if we feel like we aren’t being heard or are feeling ignored when communicating. Unfortunately this is an all too common problem for many people and feeling unheard can lead to depression or feelings of “giving up” when it comes to communicating with your doctor. Fortunately there are things you can do to make sure you are bei...

“As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death.”-Leonardo Da Vinci This motivation is about living a good life, that at the end of each day and the end of it all we can look back and be satisfied with what we did each day! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard of the idea that in order to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle, one should try to attain 10,000 steps in a day. The origins of this are traced back to Japan in the 1960’s when Dr. Yoshiro Hatano, a Japanese researcher invented the first pedometer, known as the “manopo-key” which translates to “10,000 steps meter”. His research suggested that walking 10,000 steps every day he...

“Things do not change; we change.”- Henry David Thoreau This motivation is a reminder that we change each moment, and yes the world constantly changes, but how we look at it will forever change and evolve…and that is a great thing! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle no matter your age. However, sometimes busy schedules, emergencies or last minute changes can cause us to lose out on time during our day which can affect our ability to exercise. In these cases a shorter workout might be a good alternative when you’re short on time. But just how effective are shorter length workouts and are they...

“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.”-Edmund Burke This motivation is a reminder that even only doing “a little” adds up, especially if each of us just did “a little”. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise should be an important part of our daily lives and in most cases, we can exercise regularly without worry of it affecting our future selves. However, we sometimes have moments where we may have to receive surgery and the question of if it is a good idea to exercise prior to operating may arise. Depending on what kind of surgery you may be having, the level of concern on whether yo...

“I’m in love with the potential of miracles. For me, the safest place is out on a limb.”-Shirley MacLaine This motivation is about knowing miracles happen out of our comfort zones; remember to go out on a limb and feel safe there! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cognitive disabilities affect many people especially in our later years. This refers to the effects of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke or other similar cognitive limitations. The challenges involved in every day care and managing health can be difficult. Maintaining physical health is also just as challenging which is why we wanted to shed more light on this topic and also anno...

“Pressure is a privilege.”-Billie Jean King This motivation is about remembering that some pressures are a good thing, and we are privileged to be pushed in our lives. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have a special podcast as we celebrate reaching out 200th episode Wow! We’ve learned so much from you and our senior fitness community around the globe since starting our podcast and this week we wanted to celebrate with you and share some of what we’ve learned. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How we are inspired by our audience (you!) through comments and feedback to come up with...

“Whenever you take a step forward, you are bound to disturb something.”-Indira Gandhi This motivation is about knowing when you grow, change, and move forward, things do not stay the same…and that is okay and good! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think about aging, one of the first things we think about is how to live a long, healthy and happy life. This is the crown jewel of enjoying a life well lived and full of happiness. However as we know this isn’t always easy to achieve especially when it comes to our physical health. Sometimes there are opportunities that we can take advantage of that will help us age safely in place and ma...

“That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.”- Thomas Paine This motivation is the reminder that as much as we want things handed to us, it is in the hard work that we see the true value. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uncertainty in life is something that happens to all of us and the challenge of working through uncertain times can be daunting, especially as we age. We can make the best laid plans, have everything figured out (or so we think) and still fall into darkness when unplanned events occur. But just because these things happen, doesn’t mean we have to stay sidelined for long periods of time. Finding wa...

“The man who  views the world at fifty the same as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.”-Muhammad Ali This motivation is a reminder to grow and a reminder that we all change, each day…and that is a great thing! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part D Might Be the MOST Important Part of Medicare    To Toni King, the CORNERSTONE of Medicare planning is discussing Medicare Part D. In this Medicare Moments BONUS episode, Toni discusses why it’s so important to search for what is the most cost-effective Part D plan that covers all of your prescriptions. Did you know that if a prescription is not covered, whether generic or brand-name, then y...

“Superfoods” seem to be all the rage in these modern times and in essence, there are many benefits to them. But what are super foods exactly? Living an active lifestyle not only requires regular exercise but also a healthy diet. Making sure we fuel our bodies with foods that nourish them is the idea behind calling a certain food a “superfood”. There are many opinions on what kinds of foods fall in...

“If a man does not know what port he is steering for, no wind is favorable to him.”-Seneca This motivation is about knowing where you want to and intend to go, so you are not blindly going through motions with no real destination. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s and dementia affects many people especially as we age and keeping those who suffer from it healthy can be challenging when it comes to physical fitness. Degenerative cognitive health can directly affect one’s physical health if neglected which inspired us to dedicate a full episode to addressing this problem as we felt it isn’t discussed enough. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some...