Senior Fitness With Meredith

Caring for those who suffer from dementia or cognitive disabilities can be challenging from day to day. There are many aspects of this care that must be coordinated and planned to ensure a safe and meaningful quality of life for the patient. In this episode we focus on the role of physical fitness for these patients and how important is it to keep those with dementia physically active. In This Epi...

“The body achieves what the mind believes.” – Napoleon Hill This quote is a reminder to stay positive in our thoughts about ourselves and what our abilities are now, and what we can do with hard work and perseverance. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting good sleep at night is a cornerstone to living a healthy lifestyle. The energy your body replenishes when you sleep at night is crucial to relaxing and repairing muscles, ligaments and even bones. It also works on improving your cognitive connections in your brain to help keep you mind sharp. If you’re having trouble with going to bed at night, there are a few things you can try that will...

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali This quote is a great reminder that as we go through life, even the hard stuff, we must keep going, and get stronger and better as we go! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living an active lifestyle through regular exercise has many benefits and stretching plays a big part in keeping your body fine tuned for exercise. Making sure your muscles, joints and ligaments are properly cared for during exercise is important. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why stretching sometimes gets overlooked when it comes to regular exercise or just being very physically active from...

“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of life that you will never get back.” – Dr. Amit Abraham This quote reminds us that time is ultimately the greatest gift, as we can never get it back…but it is the best thing we can give and share with others. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a morning person? This week we’re sharing some of our best tips to help you improve your wake up routine that will help start your day on the right track! Morning routines are very different for everyone. We all have the things we like to do that help us wake up and get motivated to face the challenges of the day and in this episode, we’re sharing some of our best tips which, you may or ma...

“Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.” – Jackie Joyner-Kersee This quote reminds us that no matter our age, we must keep believing in ourselves! Do not limit what we can do because we think our age says we can’t do something. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Body dysmorphic disorder BDD is defined by the Mayo Clinic as: “Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can’t be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed and anxious that you may avoid many social situations.” This affects people of all ages...

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn This quote reminds us that we are here to help ourselves, as well as help others in this life! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consistent exercise is key to helping ensure a longer healthier life and as you travel down your fitness journey, it can be tricky to know whether you’re body is ready for an added challenge. We may sometimes feel the instinctual urge to push ourselves a little further after time which is very natural. However, it may be challenging to know if and when you’re ready for higher intensity, heavier we...

“A man who makes no mistakes lacks boldness and the spirit of adventure.” – Mark Twain This quote reminds us that mistakes are okay to make…it means we are living and learning along our journey! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s travel season and that means long car rides and/or plane rides for many people. Sitting for long periods of time can be taxing on the body not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Sitting in a small seat on a plane for hours on end or riding in a long car ride can create stress on muscles, joints and blood flow circulation. It’s important to know how to counteract this stress with re...

“Life is short, and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us.” – Henry David Thoreau This quote reminds us to  give love and care to all of those around us, in this short and crazy life we live together! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hydration levels are an important aspect to living a healthy lifestyle, yet we often overlook them during our busy day which can lead to issues with dehydration and sickness. Making sure you take in appropriate amounts of water and fluids especially during the hotter months of the year can make a big difference between staying healthy or feeling lethargic, achy and even bed-ridden. In This Episode...

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius This quote reminds us of the importance in remembering that life is about living, loving, and staying positive…we need to try to keep it simple! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is one of the pillars for long lasting health. Your everyday diet is also one of the main contributing factors of a healthy lifestyle. But what happens if you only focus on exercising in hopes that it will be enough to stay healthy and omit taking into consideration the foods that may be healthier for you over time? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we wanted to shed light o...

“Instant gratification takes too long.” – Carrie Fisher This quote reminds us that we must work for what we want, it doesn’t just come or is given to us. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ageism occurs far too often in society in many factors of life. Ageism is defined as “prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age.” As our population gets older, this kind of problem is becoming more apparent especially in the fitness industry. Judging one’s abilities based on just their age can have a negative affect mentally and emotionally. Fortunately there are positive and pr...

“A beautiful old person is a work of art, like any beautiful young person.” – George William Curtis This quote reminds us that no matter your age, YOU are beautiful, a work of art…and never forget that! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living an active and busy life can help in many ways as we age. Staying social, spending time with family and participating in community gatherings are a great way to stay engaged and nurture your mind and emotional well being. But as schedules fill up, it can be easy to forget about giving time back to yourself which is just as important as staying “busy”. Not carving out enough time during the w...

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.” – Unknown This quote reminds us that hard work and perseverance will help us become successful in anything we work towards. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Squatting is a great exercise to help build lower body strength and stability at any age. It is a multi-muscle movement and contributes to everyday activities like walking up stairs, getting in or out of a chair or a car and many more that we may not realize. Squatting also has a negative connotation when it comes to exercise, many people do not enjoy doing them regardless of the benefits and we c...

“You are the only one who can use your ability.”- Lailah Gifty Akita This quote reminds us that you have abilities, and you are the only one who can utilize them…work hard! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walking as an exercise is a great way to stay active and healthy. Regular walks help maintain body strength and stability and also helps keep your cardiovascular system healthy as well. Recently, there has been a study on a new type of approach to walking called “Interval Walking Training” (IWT) which has shown to further push the limits and benefits of walking in interval fashion. In This Episode...