"Vague goals are the enemy of progress." - Christina Wodtke

This quote reminds us that we need to be precise and detailed, so we know exactly how we are going to reach our goals!

Meredith

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Self care is an aspect of life that everyone should consider at some point especially as you age. Small tasks that you should keep in mind that focus on taking care of your physical, mental and emotional well being can add up at the end of the day, week and month. This week we're sharing a few of of the most essential tasks that you can try when it comes to self care.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why self care is so important especially as you age and why we thought it was a good idea to dedicate and episode to this issue.

2). What the priority is when it comes to self care and how this can often be over looked when living a busy life focusing on others.

3). Why it's important to consider setting "boundaries" when it comes to feeling overwhelmed.

4). The importance of making time to participate in activities that "rejuvenate" and "refresh" you on a regular basis.

5). Why doing the things that make you feel in "control" of your life is key to maintaining a clearer mental and emotional state which helps your overall wellness.

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We hope these tips on self care are helpful to you and open up the possibilities of health, wellness and longevity through consistent self care routines and tasks. Little reminders that you can practice will keep your goal of long term physical, mental and emotional health a stable pillar in your life now and for years to come.

Team Meredith

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"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison

This quote reminds us that we can not give up, we must keep trying even if it is “just one more time”, it will keep us going!

Meredith

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For this special episode we're sharing a few things we've learned after releasing over 400 exercise related videos on our YouTube channel. We started our channel in 2019 and have learned so many interesting things about creating a fitness brand online and getting to know the amazing fitness community that has become of it.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences and history in teaching fitness classes for people of all ages and how that lead into creating the Senior Fitness With Meredith YouTube channel.

2). Why our YouTube channel is really focused on creating exercises for people of all ages and abilities even though it is name "Senior" Fitness With Meredith.

3). The importance of creating exercises that support all levels of fitness from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.

4). Some of the amazing feedback we've received over the years from all over the world and how that helps give us more ideas on things to try and exercises to create.

5). Some of the great relationships and stories that have come from creating helpful exercise content and how that has been a great surprise for our team.

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Thank you for joining us on this special episode. It has been quite the journey for our team and we've learned so many things from our subscribers and followers. We could definitely not have made it this far without your support. We hope to continue releasing more health and fitness related content in the years to come and we can't wait to see what the future has in store!

Team Meredith

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"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out." - Calvin Coolidge

This quote reminds us that small steps done each day are what help us attain goals, and to keep going!

Meredith

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This week on the podcast we're stretching out and "opening our minds" about how we should all be more like our tongues! This may sound funny, but there is a story behind it and how it actually relates to staying active on a regular basis.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). The story behind how this topic came about and why we thought it was very relatable to our listeners and those who enjoy an active lifestyle.

2). The importance of movement throughout your day, even when you're not actually exercising.

3). Some suggestions on how to stay motivated when you don't feel like exercising or being active.

4). Why we often make the mistake that trying to get fit or lose weight is like a straight line when in reality there are many ups and downs to get through which is normal.

5). How your body changes over time and what may have worked to stay active in the past may not work as easily now or into the future.

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We hope you enjoyed this fun episode and maybe after hearing it you'll agree on why we should all try to be more like our tongues!

Team Meredith

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"A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." - Colin Powell

This quote reminds us that hard work continually is what gets us to our goals, not just hopes!

Meredith

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September is Falls Prevention Awareness month and in this episode we wanted to shed more light on this important cause. Unexpected falls can cause much more than just physical damage. There are many mental and emotional aspects that come into play not just for the person who experienced a fall but also surrounding friends and family. Falls can occur at any age but the most vulnerable are older adults or those with disabilities.

Luckily there are a few easy things that you can do to minimize the risk of a fall to remain safe in your home or living space.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What Falls Prevention Awareness Month is and why it has become so important to recognize each year.

2). Why it's important to highlight Falls Prevention Month in all independent and assisted living facilities.

3). The importance of including easy to follow balance exercises each week in your regular exercise routines which help build strength and stability.

4). How certain medications can cause problems with balance which can lead to falls and other physical complications and why it's important to discuss this with your doctor.

5). Why it's important to make sure any assistive devices like a walker or cane are regularly checked so they don't break or collapse which can lead to a dangerous fall.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may have experienced a fall. Making sure to take a few extra steps in securing your surroundings to avoid the risk of a fall will go a long way to a safer, healthier, more independent life for you and your loved ones.

Team Meredith

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