Senior Fitness With Meredith

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”- Antoine  De Saint Exupery This motivation is a reminder that we need to create goals, and have something to work towards; otherwise, we are just wishing and hoping with no plan of action. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walking on a regular basis is a great way to get a low impact cardio workout which promotes heart, bone and muscle health. It’s a simple activity and can be done practically anywhere. However many of us also prefer to walk on a treadmill at a gym or in a home which leads us to ask the question “Which is better for your health?” In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to look into this c...

“When I hear somebody sigh that life is hard, I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’”- Sydney J. Harris This motivation is about being grateful for the life we have, even when it gets hard…and it does many times. That is what makes it our life! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loose or sagging skin is a common side effect that many people experience for many different reasons. As we age, we tend to loose some of the elasticity in our skin which can contribute to a sagging look or a loose fit around out bodies. It also can occur from recent weight loss or from pregnancy. Regardless of how this occurs, there is a common questions that arises of how this can be corrected a...

“You always pass failure on the way to success.”-Mickey Rooney This motivation is about continuing to move forward even after a failure, that is when we push ourselves to success! Meredith   SR Featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scams are ever present these days more than ever. From online email to phone calls, scams have become a popular way for people who have bad intentions to steal credit card information, social security numbers and just about anything that they feel they can get away with. Here at Senior Fitness With Meredith we believe not only in physical well being but mental health and awareness as well. With th...

“No one is perfect – that’s why pencils have erasers.”-Wolfgang Riebe,Keynote Speaker/Magician This motivation is about remembering we are not perfect in life, in looks, in all…we are  allowed to make mistakes, change things, and move on to live OUR true lives. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you exercise regularly or have in the past then you most likely have had to take time off at some point in time. Life events happen whether they are medical issues, schedule changes or even fatigue, there are moments in our health and fitness journeys that may prevent us from regular exercise. These kinds of events are normal and they happen to everyone. However, when it comes time to consider...

“Every day may not be good… but there’s something good in every day.”-Alice Morse Earle,American Historian This motivation reminds us to keep looking for the good in each day, even when the days are not that good! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for listening to the Senior Resource Podcast Network! This bonus episode is from Answers for Elders. If you like what you hear, visit the links to follow the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Suzanne is joined by Dr. Paul Winner , the Senior Director of the Premiere Research Institute and Attending Neurologist at Palm Beach Neurology in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Winner addres...

Fall prevention is important when it comes to any daily activity like walking, going up and down stairs, carrying groceries and just about anything else we encounter during our day. Preventing dangerous falls also gets more difficult if and when there is alcohol consumption involved. Enjoying a social circle or gatherings are a great way to stay connected to friends and family. In some cases this...

“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.”-Bonnie Blair,Speed Skater This motivation is about the attitude to keep trying, getting better, and remembering being first is not the end goal. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part of living a healthy lifestyle is having the energy to exercise on a regular basis. When we feel tired, exercising (amongst many other things) can become less of a priority and cause a slow spiral towards being less active. But what causes us to feel tired? Making sure we take the necessary steps to keep our mind and bodies well rested so we can take on the days challenges is a key factor in l...

“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.”-Dr. Seuss This motivation is a reminder to keep going, moving forward…onward and upward! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Losing weight is a common desire among most people when they begin or continue on their active lifestyle journey. For some, this desire can take on a more unhealthy approach when it is rushed. Losing weight “fast” isn’t always a healthy endeavor as our bodies are all designed differently and keeping a healthy amount of weight on is always recommended. But what about when we want to lose a small am...

“A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.”-Anonymous This motivation is about rolling with the punches; when things do not seem to go as planned we keep going and find new ways to enjoy it! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sciatica pain or back pain is very common for most people especially as we age. Dealing with this kind of pain can be debilitating and worst yet, can keep us from living active and healthy lives. It may seem like there is very little we can do to help curb this pain but in reality there are things you can do everyday to help deal with issues from sciatica. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What...

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”-Carl Rogers This motivation is remembering that having a good life isn’t a constant “always”, it is a constant “work at”. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Core stability is essential to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Incorporating exercises that help strengthen your core which consists of your abdominal muscles, lower back and obliques will help add stability and balance to your overall physical health. This week we’re sharing our 5 best recommended core/ab exercises that you should be incorporating into your weekly workouts. You can al...

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”-Oprah Winfrey This motivation is Celebrating your life and ALL you have! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 an...

“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! Meredith See 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...

"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 Featured See 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 ot...