“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

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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 overall wellness and longevity.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why your bone health is important and how it plays a crucial role in your life as you age.

2). Some of the issues you may encounter as you age if your bones get weaker and more brittle without regular exercise.

3). How certain weight bearing exercises can actually strengthen your bones even into your later years.

4). How "ramping up" the intensity of some of your regular cardio style exercises can increase strength and resilience in your bones.

5). Why doing exercises that help improve your balance are important in building strength and stability in your bones.

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We hope the exercises mentioned in this episode are helpful to you if you are struggling with bone density issues like osteoporosis etc. Taking care of your bones should also be a priority especially as you age and making sure you include some exercises in your weekly schedule that address these issues can help set you up for a longer and healthier life for years to come.,

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“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

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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 regular stretching are key to accomplishing your daily tasks with more ease. In this episode we're sharing 5 benefits of regular flexibility training.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What is flexibility training and why we dedicated a full episode to this important topic.

2). Why flexibility and stretching commonly get overlooked and skipped after exercising and why this is a mistake.

3). How your posture is directly linked to your body's flexibility and why this matters when it comes to aging gracefully and for longevity.

4). How slowing down, breath work and stretching after a workout helps relieve stress and helps prevent injury.

5). The importance of blood circulation in your body as you age and how flexibility training and stretching play important roles in that process.

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We hope this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who my be having issues with stiffness and mobility. Regular stretching and flexibility exercises are a great way to help loosen up your body and help keep you ready for everyday challenges and tasks. Independence and mobility are the key to longevity and the more you can do to help this, the longer you will remain active for years to come.

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“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

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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 attitude toward exercise.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What the initial idea was behind bringing this topic to light and how it relates to over exercising in some scenarios.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients and their opinions on having a relationship with exercise over the years.

3). How obsessing over exercise, weight loss and other effects of constant exercise can cause burn out and exhaustion without rest.

4). How mixing up your exercises can inspire new ways to workout and keep you motivated in the long run.

5). Why setting attainable goals is important during your health and fitness journey and how this can keep your relationship with exercise healthy.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you if you are finding your road to maintaining regular exercise challenging. Life has many twists and turns and we can't predict what will happen to us now and in the future. Hopefully these tips will keep you motivated through the ups and downs of life and keep you on track to independence and health as you age.

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“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 able to do each day, and continue to help as many as I can.

Meredith

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Drinking 8 eight glasses of water has been a long running "standard" as to how much you should drink a day but is that really necessary for everyone? Staying hydrated is an important aspect to living a healthier life. Replenishing your body's water levels helps maintain your equilibrium balance and keeps you healthy especially if you are active. But 8 glasses could be too much for some and possibly too little for others.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What is the "8X8" or "8 glasses of water a day" rule is and what does it really mean for you.

2). Why it's very common for most people to not keep track of how much water they drink in a day.

3). The overwhelming influx of products that claim they hydrate just as well as water and how this can be confusing to consumers.

4). How the climate you live in can affect your water intake amount.

5). Some helpful tips to remind you to take a sip of water during the day especially if you feel that you're not hydrating enough.

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We hope the tips and information we've shared in this episode are helpful to you if you are questioning how much water you should be drinking. Your water intake should depend only on what your body is telling you from day to day. However, making sure you are consistently hydrating on a regularly is always key to living a healthy and active life for years to come.

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