Senior Fitness With Meredith

Adding resistance to your regular workouts is a great way to build strength and stability. In addition, ankle weights can also be used to help do the same for most lower body and cardio exercises. But are they useful for everyone? If you've never used ankle weights than you may be asking how they can actually help you over traditional weights like dumbbells etc. Luckily we have a few "pros & c...

"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." - Jimmy Buffet This quote reminds us that the wrinkles we have show we have had a good long life, filled with laughter and smiles! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driving is one of the activities that we sometimes take for granted as we age. We assume our abilities to drive will mostly stay intact but in reality, driving can become very dangerous as you get older not only for yourself but for others. If you are someone who is a care taker for an aging person that still drives, how do you address this issue if you notice their abilities to drive becoming unr...

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."-Zig Ziglar This quote reminds us that we should reflect on who we are and what we go through as we strive to get to our goals. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your skin plays an important role in contributing to your overall health. Making sure you take the necessary steps of caring for you skin especially as you age is a good habit to start if you haven't already. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why the topic of skin care in aging adults doesn't get enough attention and why this should be an important aspect of aging to discuss. 2). How new options...

"Limit your 'always' and your 'nevers.'"-Amy Poehler This quote reminds us that we need to stay positive and working towards our goals, being mindful of what we can do without overdoing or getting negative. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here at SFWM we've always embraced walking as one of the best exercises you can do on a regular basis. It's accessible to almost anyone whether walking outside, on a treadmill, at home or even in a chair. We also use walking movements in many of our exercise videos as well. For this podcast episode, we wanted to share a few reasons WHY we love walking and the benefits you will reap while taking yo...

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today."- Franklin D. Roosevelt This quote reminds us that we must not live with doubts. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going to the doctor regularly is an important part of maintaining a healthy life especially as you age. However, such trips can be difficult when taking an aging loved one or someone you may be caring for whom may not be comfortable with regular doctor visits. Fortunately there are some things you can do to make these trips more manageable and even enjoyable from start to finish for everyone invol...

"Hold fast to dreams / For if dreams die / Life is a broken-winged bird /That cannot fly."-Langston Hughes This quote reminds us that we must keep our dreams alive, hold on to them, and work hard towards them! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your blood circulation plays an important role when it comes to your overall health. Making sure your body is receiving the proper amount of blood flow can make a big difference when it comes to living an active lifestyle. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why the topic of proper blood circulation is often overlooked when it comes to living a healthy and active lifestyle. 2). The most common cau...

"Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do."- Ella Fitzgerald This quote reminds us that we must persevere and keep going, and get to what we truly want to do! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travelling is a past time we can all enjoy whether for vacation, visiting friends or work related. The process of either travelling by car or plane can also be somewhat stressful along the way but those who travel with loved ones who may be suffering from dementia has a whole different set of challenges. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What inspired this topic on travelling with someone with d...

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." -William James This quote reminds us that what we do each day does make a difference…always remember this! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying active and exercising are well known pillars of maintaining health especially as you age. However, your eyesight rarely gets enough attention as also being a contributing factor to your overall health. Maintaining your vision at "age appropriate" levels is just as important to your health and wellness as physical exercise and diet. Moreover, there are things you can do to take care of your...

“You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible.”-Deepak Chopra This quote reminds us that all possibilities are within. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking vitamins and supplements regularly is a great way to contribute to your health and wellness and many people rely on them to fulfill they're recommended daily allowances. The vitamin and wellness industry has been around for a long time to support these healthy habits but it has also grown significantly in the past decade due to things like advances in science and advertising on the internet...

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”-Eleanor Roosevelt This quote reminds us that each new day brings new possibilities. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your hearing abilities are essential to maintaining everyday activities and independence. Years of hearing can take a serious toll on our ability to focus clearly especially as we age. Moreover, once we lose portions of our hearing, it does not return. Luckily there are a few easy tips you can follow that will increase the chances of hearing longevity especially in what seems like a noisy time in...

“So many things are possible just as long as you don’t know they’re impossible.”- Norton Juster, ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ This quote reminds us that we need to believe in ourselves and all the possibilities in our lives. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exercising in a gym can have great benefits because of the vast choices of equipment that are offered. Treadmills, stair climbers, weights sets etc can be very expensive to purchase on your own and keep at your home. However, not knowing how to use these types of equipment correctly can lead to possible injury or long term aches and pains. Making sure you know how to properly use equipment found a...

“What's done is done. What's gone is gone. One of life's lessons is always moving on. It’s okay to look back to see how far you’ve come but keep moving forward.” - Roy T. Bennett This quote reminds us that we must always keep moving forward and looking to the future, not fixated on the past, only to learn from it. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Experiencing a fall can be a traumatic event and can not only cause injury, but also have lasting mental and emotional effects. After a fall, it's easy to cause more harm to oneself if certain precautions are not taken. The usual first thought is to try and "spring back up" after falling but doing so could cause further set backs. Luckily, there are some things to keep in mind and practice in case...

"I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near.” - Margaret Thatcher This quote reminds us that hard work is what is needed to get what you want, and to get where you want to go! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying hydrated is one of the most important aspect of living a healthy life. We often forget to take hydration into consideration when moving throughout our busy day which can lead to feelings of "fogginess",  mood swings or low on energy. What's worse is that we may not even think that lack of hydrating is the problem when these feelings occur. Luckily, there are a few easy things you can...