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.
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot.”-Michael AltshulerThis motivation is about taking charge and going in the direction you want your life to go. Stop living the same day to day, mundane...be the pilot of your life.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts.”-Ella FitzgeraldThis motivation is about looking towards the future, where we can go, and not getting stuck thinking about our past. Whether good or bad, if we live in the past we can never have a good future or present.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” -Napoleon HillThis motivation is about going for what you want, and not waiting for the right time to come…because every single moment is different from the previous, so we must do what we want and what is in our hearts now. Tomorrow is not promised to us.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“You must do the things you think you cannot do.”-Eleanor RooseveltThis motivation is about remembering to believe in yourself. Even when you think you can not, you can…you must try and keep going. It is part of living our best lives!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us for today’s episode!This week on the podcast we are jumping into the topic of exercising in extreme weather climates. We get a lot of feedback from many people around the world and these many places exhibit different changing climates. Hot areas, cold areas and even high altitude.But what does this mean for you and your body if you exercise regularly in these climates?Here in Phoenix AZ we see soaring high temperatures in the summer upwards of 110 degrees plus! Should this be the kind of weather you exercise in? What about areas of extreme cold?In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What we define as an “extreme weather” environment and how it relates to where you are located.2). The importance of preparing for your designated weather/area by wearing the appropriate clothing and making sure you have proper hydration.3). How we can sometimes over or under-estimate the temperature outside (hot or cold) and not being prepared enough time exhort the energy required to exercise in your environment.4). How the weather can affect our mood and motivation to exercise as well as any physical limitations that we may be dealing with.5). Some important tips to try if you live in or are travelling to extreme weather areas and ways to be prepared if you do planning on staying active in either a hot, cold or high altitude location.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast episode. There are many things to consider about your body and health if you live in these kinds of environments or if you are going to be travelling to an area with with very hot, cold or high altitude features. We hope you gain some insight into how this can affect you body and some things to remember during your next workout or visit.Keeping you informed and safe is the goal when exercising, til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”- Carol BurnettThis motivation is about dreaming, and keeping those dreams alive and well forever. We tend to let go of dreams when “real life” hits, but why not continue to dream and see where life takes you!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”- Zig ZieglerThis motivation is about continuing to work towards your goals, no matter your age or stage in life. And look at yourself and how you change as you grow while working towards your goals!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!This week we are discussing the idea of brain fog… what is it and does it mean bigger issues lie waiting?We all struggle with remembering things no matter what age we are. Forgetting names, places, items like car keys etc, all happen to everyone. But just because we experience these kind of forgetful moments or what we sometimes call “brain fog” does that mean we are losing our memories?Not necessarily. Being forgetful doesn’t mean we are losing our minds… it means we were just forgetful in most cases and it can be easily classified as brain fog.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why we thought it was important to talk about the concept of brain fog and how this affects everyone at some point in time and the usual worries we get because of it.2). Some of Meredith’s experiences with her many students and some of the common feedback should gets about people who think they are being a little too forgetful at times and how they feel about it.3). Some of the physiological problems that are occurring inside our minds that can contribute to foggy-ness forgetful-ness4). Some things you can try to help stimulate your mind like board games, apps, puzzles etc that help challenge your mind and help keep it sharp no matter what age.5). Why the COVID pandemic has brought brain fog to the forefront because it is listed as a symptom of the virus and what you need to really look for if you feel like you are experiencing brain fog AND covid symptoms.///We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode on brain fog and if you are feeling like you’ve been overly forgetful lately we hope this discussion helps ease your worries. we all experience what we call brain fog every now and then and only in certain serious situations should we consider further professional help.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”- Jimmy DeanThis motivation is about adapting to the ever changing world. Whatever comes your way, be able to move and meld with it to stay positive and happy. It is possible!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.
Meredith became interested in working with older adults after a client asked her to become the Fitness Coordinator at a local senior community, and the rest is history! Meredith has a passion for motivating others to lead happy and healthy lifestyles and is dedicated to helping seniors enrich their mental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Her goals are to help all audiences in their health and fitness journey, be an overall inspiration, and help others reach their goals.
Meredith says, “I see fitness not just as a ‘go, go, go,’ ‘push yourself harder,’ ‘run faster’ objective. It is more purposeful, more long-term in benefits, and for overall wellness.”
