Senior Fitness With Meredith

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 overall.

2). How advancements in studying exercise over the years has improved and how we know much more about this correlation between mood and exercise than in the past.

3). How moving around your living space and not staying dormant for long can have immediate effects on your mood especially if you haven’t been physically active over a period of time.

4). The different positive effects that regular exercise has on not just your mood, but your confidence levels, physical posture and overall outlook on life.

5). Some of Meredith’s exercise suggestions you can try which are easy like walking and/or upper and lower body movements that can be done in the seated position.

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We hope the information we’ve shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who may need help with their overall mental health and mood. Mental wellness is very important no matter what your age and exercise is one of the best natural stimulants to help keep your mood balanced towards positivity, confidence and happiness.

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“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!

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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 experiences in working with clients over the years and some of their thoughts on the challenges to stay social later in life.

2). Some of the things that can contribute to feelings of isolation and not wanting to participate in social activities.

3). How limitations in mobility can cause less enthused feelings to leave the comfort of a home or living space thus, leading to less social activity.

4). How maintaining close social ties to family, friends and loved ones can help slow down cognitive decline in later years.

5). Why being online can be a helpful way to stay connected to people near and far and why scheduling time to connect is important.

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We hope the tips and information we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be struggling with staying connected to friends, family or peers. Studies have shown that healthy social interaction later in life plays an important role in living longer, happier and healthier not just for your mind, but your body and soul.

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“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.

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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 and these types of injuries.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why staying aware of Fall Prevention month is so important and how this helps keep this problem at the top of mind not just for one month but all year round.

2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in learning about the consequences of falls from clients in assisted and independent living facilities.

3). Why it’s important to communicate with those around you whom you live with about your concerns for preventing falls especially if you’ve experienced a one in the past.

4). Some of the effects that experiencing a fall can have on you both mentally and physically.

5). Why it’s important to make sure your living space is not cluttered or crowded especially when it comes to items on the floor.

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We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be prone to falling. Falls can be costly to one’s long term physical and mental health and making sure you take the necessary precautions will help ensure a longer and healthier journey in life as you age.

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“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

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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 thoughts and personal experiences with being distracted mentally during exercise and how challenging that can be.

2). Some of Meredith’s experiences with clients and how they are challenged to stay focused when it comes time to exercise which is very common.

3). Some of the bad habits that can lead us to “stray” during a workout which can also mean missing out on some of the best benefits of regular exercise.

4). How going to a gym can be beneficial, but can also cause distractions as well.

5). Why practicing regularly to “be in the moment” when you’re exercising takes time but is worth it in the long run.

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We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode help if you are struggling to stay focused and mindful while exercising. Regular workouts benefit your physical and mental health and making sure you are “in the moment” during these periods will help you reap all the benefits that exercise has to offer.

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“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…

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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 This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why we thought it was a good idea to discuss this topic because of the massive growth we are seeing in this industry.

2). How the Wellness “industry” from many years ago compares to what we see today.

3). How addressing sleeping issues has become one of main pillars of this industry and the different remedies and products that “claim” are helpful.

4). How social media plays a big role in fueling the industry because of it’s focus on youth, beauty and vanity.

5). Meredith’s best tips on how to navigate the Health and Wellness industry so you can avoid financial loss and best determine what is right for you.

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Thank you for joining us for this informative episode. The Health and Wellness industry can be overwhelming and it can sometimes seem like there is a remedy or a fix for everything. Hopefully with our tips, you can determine what is best for you and avoid losing money on shady products and promises.

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“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

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