Tips on Preventing Falls After Experiencing a Fall

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 i…

Hope - MWM

“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

How To Relieve Body Soreness From Exercising

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 com…

Gratitude - MWM

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”-Unknown This quote reminds us that with gratitude for what we have, we realize we have enough in our life! Meredith

How Long Does It Take To See Results From Exercising?

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 eff…

Push Yourself - MWM

“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

5 Tips To Help Maximize Recovery From Your Workouts

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 ex…

Be Happy - MWM

“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

How Exercise Can Help If You Suffer From Osteoporosis

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 percen…

Getting Started - MWM

“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