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.
Losing weight is not always easy and can be challenging for many people. In doing so, we may not always be making the healthiest decisions on how to exactly go about losing weight which can lead to complicating health problems in the long run. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith's description of what it means to lose weight the "healthy" way. 2). How not seeing the results you're expecting when trying to lose weight can affect you mentally and emotionally. 3). Why it's important to set realistic goals and celebrate small wins along the way. 4). Why remembering to be "kind" to yourself during your weight loss journey is important. 5). How having someone to talk to or share thoughts on your weight loss journey can be helpful as you progress. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode help you make the right decisions when it comes to designing a plan to lose weight. Making sure your body and mind stay healthy during the process is key to implementing long term healthy habits which will keep you going for years to come. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote reminds us that each day can be the “best day”, if we work hard and stay positive in our lives! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Regular exercise has many benefits to your overall health but sometimes we aren't always able to keep a regular schedule with working out. Getting sick, injured, life emergencies or even holidays can all keep us from staying consistent with exercising on a regular schedule. The important thing to know is that it is OK to take breaks or step away for a bit if you need to. It's also important to know that there are a few helpful ways to get back into exercising when you are ready. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How going through a life experience or even a new year can help inspire you to get back to exercising if you've taken an extended break. 2). The average time it takes to get "back on track" with exercise after an extended time off. 3). How scheduling your workouts are a great way to mentally help motivate you to stay consistent with exercise. 4). Why finding a fun exercise activity or something you enjoy is important when getting back to exercising. 5). Why it's helpful to stay social with exercising like joining a class or having a buddy to help keep you (and your buddy) accountable. /// We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you've been away from exercise for an extended period of time and are looking to start up again. Life's twists and turns are unpredictable but prioritizing your health and exercise can always become a goal again no matter where you are in life. As mentioned, it's OK to take a break when yo need to. Just remember that staying active can always be incorporated back into your life when you are ready. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.” —Brad Paisley This quote reminds us that each day is a new start, whether it be a new year, a new month, it is always a new day to start over! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new year arriving always sparks feelings of a fresh start. There's something about the beginning of a new year that makes you feel like it is time to make changes or set new goals to accomplish. If you feel this way, we have 5 great health and fitness goals to help get you started. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why setting goals at the beginning of a new year is very popular especially when it comes to health and fitness related goals. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their expectations after setting fitness related goals for a new year. 3). How exercising regularly can help manage stress and motivate you to continue to exercise on a consistent basis. 4). Why prioritizing sleep should be a goal if you don't feel like you are getting enough during the week and how this affects your overall mental and physical health. 5). Why regular check ups with your PCP or doctor should be included in your yearly health goals. /// We hope the suggestions in this episode help you if you feel like the new year is motivating you to embrace some health and fitness related changes. Setting goals is a great way to take ownership of your health in a productive way. New year goals are not always easy to keep especially as things come up during the year that may derail plans but hopefully these help inspire you to start somewhere. Best of luck to you! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” —Hal Borland This quote reminds us as a new year arrives, it is a new day, to keep going and use what we learn each day to keep going! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daily activities like carrying groceries from the car to the kitchen and holding hand railings while going up and down stairs have something in common... we use our grip to do these things. Grip strength is easily overlooked when it comes to how it contributes to our overall health. Having a good grip is essential to helping us live a mobile and independent life. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we chose to include grip strength as part of an important aspect of maintaining independence as we age. 2). Some of the feedback that Meredith received over the years from training clients and how their grip strength played an important role in their lives. 3). How having good grip strength can help keep you safe from injury by preventing falls. 4). Why a grip strength test should be included in yearly health check ups as we age. 5). Some examples of easy to do grip strength exercises that you can do any time at home or in between workouts. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode helps you think more about grip strength and why it's so important to helping us live healthy lives. Staying mobile, independent and active as we age is the goal and including some simple and easy grip strengthening exercises during your week can help make a difference when you need it most. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Every life is a story. Thank you for being part of my story.” This quote is a thank you from me to you all, for making each day enjoyable. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Body aches and pains are a common way of life for most people especially as we age. These aches and pains are not necessarily "serious" injuries but more of a side effect from constant wear and tear of the body over time. Shoulders, knees, hips and your back all get heavy use depending on your lifestyle and can slowly start to show signs of aching etc. However, for some of these types of pains, natural regular everyday movement can help ease some of the aching on it's own In This Episode You Will Learn 1). The inspired story behind why we thought to dedicate an episode to addressing common body aches and pains through natural movement. 2). Some of the common causes of regular body aches and pain as we age. 3). Why it's important to make sure what you are feeling is not more serious by going to regular check ups with your doctor or PCP. 4). How regular low impact movement helps lubricate the larger joints in your body which are crucial for helping you staying mobile as you age. 5). Some of Meredith's examples of the kinds of everyday movements you can do to help alleviate common aches and pains. /// We hope the information and tips in this episode are helpful to you if you suffer from constant aching. As mentioned, this type of pain may not always be serious (check with your doctor first) but can still cause us to be less active because of the burden of being in pain. Naturally and safely moving on a regular basis is a great way to minimize these pains which is just another tool to have in your tool box to support a long and healthy life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” —Helen Keller This quote reminds us to stay optimistic in order to succeed and achieve! MeredithSee 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.”
