Senior Fitness With Meredith

“Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow.” – Vincent Williams Sr. This quote reminds us that in order for a different and better tomorrow to occur, we must push ourselves each day! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exercising regularly has many lasting benefits like added strength, flexibility, balance, heart health and so much more! But what happens when you feel like your body is just not responding to your workouts anymore or you feel tired and unmotivated to stay consistent? Your recovery periods after exercising may be to blame. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1).  Why recovery is so important when it c...

“I have chosen to be happy because it’s good for my health.”- Voltaire This quote reminds us to stay positive and happy, because it truly is good for our overall health. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Osteoporosis (moderate to severe bone loss as we age) is becoming a very common condition in modern day adults. As of now, 54 million people age 50 or older have osteoporosis or are at risk of getting it. About 9 million people have osteoporosis; most are White or Asian American and about 20 percent of American women over the age of 50 already have osteoporosis. ( HealthyAging.org ) With these kin...

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain This quote reminds us that sometimes all we need to do is get started, and that will motivate us to keep going and even get ahead. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our population continues to age, we are seeing more older people staying in the active workforce much longer than in the past. People into their 60's, 70's and older are continuing to work for various reasons. This also means that working everyday can take a harder toll on the aging body. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How the trend of people who are getting to retirement age or older and...

“Be healthy and take care of yourself, but be happy with the beautiful things that make you, you.” This quote reminds us that as important as it is to stay healthy, we must do it for the correct reasons and love all of the things that make us who we truly are. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying active and mobile is something we truly believe in no matter what your age. However, sometimes we find ourselves involved in activities that require us to be on the floor like playing with grand babies or cleaning under tables or chairs. Knowing the right exercises and areas of your body to work on to help you get back up from the floor can make these activities much easier and enjoyable....

“Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, just pretend that you do and at some point, you will.” – Venus Williams This quote reminds us to believe in yourself everyday, even on the days you are not that confident in yourself, pretend and you will! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is known to have many physical benefits by helping build strength, balance and your cardiovascular system. But did you know that exercise also helps boost your overall mood and mental health naturally? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and some of their views and feedback on how exercise has helped them mentally...

“Dead last finish is greater than did not finish, which trumps did not start.” — Unknown This quote reminds us just to start, because not starting will never get us anywhere! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many things to remember when it comes to aging and maintaining a healthy, long lasting lifestyle. Participating in regular and exercise and eating a balanced diet are 2 of those things. However one of the most important aspects to aging well is also maintaining healthy social interactions with family, friends and peers. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s personal expe...

“I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan This quote reminds us that failure is what leads us to success, as it makes us push ourselves harder. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experiencing a fall can be devastating, especially as you age. According to the CDC there are about 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls.  Moreover, nearly 319,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures and falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). With statistics like these it is important to take necessary steps to help prevent falls a...

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn This quote reminds us of how important it is to take care of ourselves, in order to live a happier and healthier life! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maintaining a regular exercise schedule is essential to a healthy life. However, life throws many curve balls at us and we are constantly challenged by adversity. This adversity can spill over into our personal lives and especially during exercising. How can you stay focused, present and mindful while you exercise so you can maximize the benefits? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s tho...

“The real workout starts when you want to stop.” – Ronnie Coleman This quote reminds us how hard our workouts can be, but that is when you know you are doing good… Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health and Wellness industry has exploded over the past few decades and was worth 5.61 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022. It is also expected to grow at a rate of 8.6 percent, reaching an estimated 8.47 trillion U.S. dollars by 2027. That’s a lot of growth! However, amongst the growth and hype surrounding the industry, are the things that are being promised and sold actually helping people? In Thi...

“Once you are exercising regularly, the hardest thing is to stop it.” – Erin Gray This quote reminds us how exercise is addictive, in a good way…once started, it is so hard to stop! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is one of the staples of a healthy life no matter what age you are. Keeping your body physically active and mobile is the key to longevity and making it a habit will help you in every aspect of your life. But is there such a thing as overexercising or too much exercise? Feeling tired, dealing with aches and pains, not getting enough sleep or feelings of depression can all be signs...

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” –Aristotele This quote reminds us that creating habits help us become who we are meant to be. Excellence can be obtained but in the repetition of what we choose to do. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Receiving physical therapy or signing up with a personal trainer can be known to have great benefits when it comes to living and maintaining and active lifestyle. But what happens when you don’t feel like you’re getting the right kind of care or training from them? It can be difficult or intimidating to communicate your goals and needs, especially if they have a large client list or insist that th...

“If you don’t find the time, if you don’t do the work, you don’t get the results.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger This quote is a reminder that we must do the hard work if we want to achieve something…it will not just happen! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying active and healthy is an everyday activity, even if you only do a little everyday. Keeping your body moving on a regular basis either through exercise or just regular activities like walking up stairs or carrying groceries is important to overall health. If you feel like taking your active time into your own hands, then we have some of the best movements to consider that can be done everyd...

“The hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made, so if you push through, you can push through anything.” – Dana Vollmer This quote reminds us that we can do it…push through the tough times knowing they will always come, but we will learn, and grow, and be better from them! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.