Working up your lifestyle to include regular exercise is no easy task especially as we age. It can also be frustrating to finally accept exercising as part of your life and yet not see the changes that you were expecting. Losing weight, building muscle and feeling stronger and healthier are all effects of regular exercise but it may not happen as quick as you would like.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How committing to losing weight or building muscle as goals can add to our frustrations when we don't see the results we we're hoping for after exercising.

2). Why it's important to be aware of the fitness and health market and know that not all "short cuts" are healthy choices to help speed up achieving your fitness goals.

3). Why it's important to focus on how you "feel" after exercising and the positive impact it has on your life instead of basing it only on vanity metrics like weight and physique.

4). How the relationship between fat and muscle directly correlate and how to incorporate a workout schedule that focuses more on an "all around" approach instead of focusing on just one thing like losing weight or building muscle strength only.

5). The importance of focusing on other benefits of exercise like mood improvement, heart health and a strengthened immune system which helps keep you healthy in ways that you may not visually see.

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We hope you found value in this episode especially if you are on your own journey to better health and an active lifestyle. The effects of regular exercise and a healthy life do manifest themselves with consistency and commitment. Our hope is to encourage you to stick with your program and don't give up! The benefits of your hard work will pay off.

Team Meredith

Working up your lifestyle to include regular exercise is no easy task especially as we age. It can also be frustrating to finally accept exercising as part of your life and yet not see the changes that you were expecting. Losing weight, building muscle and feeling stronger and healthier are all effects of regular exercise but it may not happen as quick as you would like.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). How committing to losing weight or building muscle as goals can add to our frustrations when we don't see the results we we're hoping for after exercising.
2). Why it's important to be aware of the fitness and health market and know that not all "short cuts" are healthy choices to help speed up achieving your fitness goals.
3). Why it's important to focus on how you "feel" after exercising and the positive impact it has on your life instead of basing it only on vanity metrics like weight and physique.
4). How the relationship between fat and muscle directly correlate and how to incorporate a workout schedule that focuses more on an "all around" approach instead of focusing on just one thing like losing weight or building muscle strength only.
5). The importance of focusing on other benefits of exercise like mood improvement, heart health and a strengthened immune system which helps keep you healthy in ways that you may not visually see.
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We hope you found value in this episode especially if you are on your own journey to better health and an active lifestyle. The effects of regular exercise and a healthy life do manifest themselves with consistency and commitment. Our hope is to encourage you to stick with your program and don't give up! The benefits of your hard work will pay off.
Team Meredith

A podcast discussing wellness for seniors, fitness trainers and healthcare industry with enriching topics such as physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Senior Fitness With Meredith

A podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

A podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Senior Fitness with Meredith

In this episode Meredith shares her thoughts on how long it takes to see results from consistent exercise and effort.

How Long Does It Take To See Results From Exercising?

Experiencing a fall can be traumatic not just for you but for loved ones around you. Falling at any age can be dangerous but falling in our later years can cause physical, mental and emotional challenges as well. If you’ve experienced this or know someone who has then the first thing on your mind is to never have to go through it again.

Luckily, there are things you can do to help minimize the occurrence of another fall which are easy to implement and safe for many living situations.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How this topic of preventing future falls was inspired by an email from one of our subscribers and what their story was when experience a recent fall.

2). The effects that falls can have especially on older adults which can impact you physically, mentally and emotionally.

3). Why it’s important to have spatial awareness in your environment and knowing where your body is at all times within your space.

4). How the spaces we live in are always changing with furniture, rugs, pets, pillows etc which can all serve as trip habits if you are not aware of them.

5). Why it’s important to communicate with your PCP about the medications and doses you may be taking to help ensure stability and mobility at all times.

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We hope the tips and information in this episode helps you or someone you know who may have have experienced a fall. The small changes that can be made to prevent another fall can be implemented easily and help save you from possible long term effects. Keeping you safe and healthy is always the key no matter what situation you are in.

Team Meredith

Experiencing a fall can be traumatic not just for you but for loved ones around you. Falling at any age can be dangerous but falling in our later years can cause physical, mental and emotional challenges as well. If you’ve experienced this or know someone who has then the first thing on your mind is to never have to go through it again.
Luckily, there are things you can do to help minimize the occurrence of another fall which are easy to implement and safe for many living situations.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). How this topic of preventing future falls was inspired by an email from one of our subscribers and what their story was when experience a recent fall.
2). The effects that falls can have especially on older adults which can impact you physically, mentally and emotionally.
3). Why it’s important to have spatial awareness in your environment and knowing where your body is at all times within your space.
4). How the spaces we live in are always changing with furniture, rugs, pets, pillows etc which can all serve as trip habits if you are not aware of them.
5). Why it’s important to communicate with your PCP about the medications and doses you may be taking to help ensure stability and mobility at all times.
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We hope the tips and information in this episode helps you or someone you know who may have have experienced a fall. The small changes that can be made to prevent another fall can be implemented easily and help save you from possible long term effects. Keeping you safe and healthy is always the key no matter what situation you are in.
Team Meredith

In this episode Meredith shares some of her best tips on preventing falls especially if you've already experienced a fall.

Tips on Preventing Falls After Experiencing a Fall

“May you be strengthened by yesterday’s rain, walk straight in tomorrow’s wind, and cherish each moment of the sun today.”- Ojibwe Saying

This quote reminds us to grow from our past, be strong into our future, and remember how important hope is for today!

Meredith

“May you be strengthened by yesterday’s rain, walk straight in tomorrow’s wind, and cherish each moment of the sun today.”- Ojibwe Saying
This quote reminds us to grow from our past, be strong into our future, and remember how important hope is for today!
Meredith

This motivation reminds us to grow from our past, be strong into our future, and remember how important hope is for today!

Hope - MWM

Regular exercise is important to include in a weekly schedule because it contributes to keeping all facets of the body healthy. However, the day in and day out process of exercise can also lead to soreness in joints, muscles and ligaments. This type of soreness may not always be “serious” as it comes with the normal process of building muscle and working up your cardiovascular system.

Regardless, soreness can contribute to a lack of motivation and discomfort when it comes to exercise. Luckily there are some things you can do to help ease soreness which will help keep you and your body on track with maintaining a regular exercise schedule.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why we decided to dedicate this episode to learning about body soreness and why it’s such an important part of living an active lifestyle.

2). What causes the soreness after exercise and what does it mean for the body when this occurs.

3). How regular stretching after your workouts helps lengthen and loosen you muscles which can help lessen the chances of regular soreness.

4). The importance of staying hydrated throughout the day and how that directly contributes to minimizing soreness after exercise.

5). Why making sure you get proper rest periods in between workouts is important when it comes to recovery and minimizing stiffness and soreness.

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We hope the tips in the episode are helpful to you if you are experiencing regular soreness and pain from exercising. As mentioned, not all pain is bad and it is most likely and indicator of your body adjusting to the changes occurring from your workouts. However if you are experiencing severe pain or pain that doesn’t go away we definitely recommend checking with your doctor. Working through normal soreness is always an option and taking care of your body sure always be high on the list of things to reach a long and healthy life.

Team Meredith

Regular exercise is important to include in a weekly schedule because it contributes to keeping all facets of the body healthy. However, the day in and day out process of exercise can also lead to soreness in joints, muscles and ligaments. This type of soreness may not always be “serious” as it comes with the normal process of building muscle and working up your cardiovascular system.
Regardless, soreness can contribute to a lack of motivation and discomfort when it comes to exercise. Luckily there are some things you can do to help ease soreness which will help keep you and your body on track with maintaining a regular exercise schedule.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Why we decided to dedicate this episode to learning about body soreness and why it’s such an important part of living an active lifestyle.
2). What causes the soreness after exercise and what does it mean for the body when this occurs.
3). How regular stretching after your workouts helps lengthen and loosen you muscles which can help lessen the chances of regular soreness.
4). The importance of staying hydrated throughout the day and how that directly contributes to minimizing soreness after exercise.
5). Why making sure you get proper rest periods in between workouts is important when it comes to recovery and minimizing stiffness and soreness.
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We hope the tips in the episode are helpful to you if you are experiencing regular soreness and pain from exercising. As mentioned, not all pain is bad and it is most likely and indicator of your body adjusting to the changes occurring from your workouts. However if you are experiencing severe pain or pain that doesn’t go away we definitely recommend checking with your doctor. Working through normal soreness is always an option and taking care of your body sure always be high on the list of things to reach a long and healthy life.
Team Meredith

In this episode Meredith shares her best tips on helping you relieve body soreness that comes with regular exercise or activity.

How Long Does It Take To See Results From Exercising?

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