5 Tips To Staying Healthy During The Holidays

The holiday season is great time of year to spend time with friends, family and loved ones. Making sure you stick to your normal active routines may not always be a priority or "top of mind" when it comes to celebrating the holidays and that is quite OK. But, there are always some easy things you c…

Reflection - MWM

“Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”-Charles Dickens This quote reminds us to look at the good, and what we do have, never dwelling on the past and what we do not have. Meredith

How To Stay Active During Your Workday In "Retirement"

Many people consider retirement a time when you no longer have the responsibility of working and you focus on spending your time on things like hobbies, travel and time with the family. As much as this can be true for some people, a lot of people still consider working after retirement age for many…

Grumble - MWM

“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.”-Alphonse Karr This quote reminds us to look at everything from every angle…always finding the good in it all! Meredith

6 Best Exercises For Bone Health

Regular exercise has many benefits including building strength, flexibility and your cardiovascular system. But did you know that exercising also can increase your bone health and density? Bone health may be overlooked when it comes to the benefits of exercise but it plays a crucial role in your ov…

Remember - MWM

“When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree.” -Vietnamese Proverb This quote reminds us to be grateful for all parts of the process, starting with the beginning into the growth and bloom. Meredith

5 Benefits Of Flexibility Training

Staying flexible especially as we age has many benefits when it comes to living an active lifestyle. Daily tasks like walking up and down stairs, getting in and out of a car, and carrying groceries all require our bodies to be flexible and balanced as much as possible. Flexibility training and regu…

Act of Kindness - MWM

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.”-Oscar Wilde This quote reminds us that no small act goes unnoticed…they can end up being the grandest gesture. Meredith

5 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Relationship With Exercise

Maintaining a regular exercise schedule is key to helping ensure an independent and healthy life for years to come. But the road can be long and there may be times where you may feel un inspired to continue exercising. There are many challenges in life that can derail our motivations and change out…

Grateful - MWM

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”-Marcel Proust I want to take this time to say thank you to all of those who continue to support SFWM, podcasts, workouts, and all the content we create. I am grateful for what I am abl…