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.
“Take a day to heal from the lies you’ve told yourself and the ones that have been told to you.”-Maya AngelouThis motivation is about staying true to yourself, remembering your value, and healing from the lies.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.” —William JamesThis motivation is about continuing to go forward in our days, having an action we are working on, and feeling happy because we are working on something.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!This podcast is dedicated to knowing how to listen to your body and avoid over exercising. Over exhorting yourself or exercising too much can be a problem for some people and if not taken seriously it can lead to long term injury.Exercising on a regular schedule is always a great idea but sometimes we feel we aren’t doing enough. We may feel that we aren’t seeing the results we want yet so we tend to over exercise and ignoring the signs that our bodies are telling us.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we decided to revisit over exercising and why we think it’s an important topic to cover.2). Some of Meredith’s tips on how to identify the signs of over overexertion and listening to your body when you may not realize you are over exercising.3). Ways to “dial down” your workouts if you feel like you are over-worked so that you avoid any injury and log lasting effects from over exercising.4). Some of the different kinds of injuries that can occur due to over exercising and how to avoid them.5). How coming up with a regular workout schedule is a good way to manage your workouts in avoiding too much exercise or too many intense routines.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast. We hope the tips in this episode help you determine if you are over exercising by listening to what your body is telling you. Staying healthy throughout the year is the goal and sometimes dialing back your exercise is the answer to longevity.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.” -Robert MorleyThis motivation is about remembering to love yourself, first and foremost, for happiness and success!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” – Frank Lloyd WrightThis motivation is about realizing the gift of aging, and how beautiful it is!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” -The Dalai LamaThis motivation is about remembering the importance of kindness. In this fast paced world, we seem to have gotten more rude and rushed. Be kind always!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.”-Maya AngelouThis motivation is about living each day to its fullest, no regrets, and seeing the joy in it all!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” —Omar KhayyamThis motivation is about remembering to stay happy right now, for this is our life!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.”– Frank SinatraThis motivation is about not letting fear dictate how we live our full and truest lives.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast!If you are new to yoga or have tried it before then this is the perfect episode for you! Yoga may not be first on the list when it comes to working out but there are many benefits that we may be missing out on if we have never tried it:)In today’s active world, yoga has become one of the “go – to” type exercises for many people of all ages. Yoga exercises can be done in many forms including traditional style with a mat or even seated for those who may have some limitations. There is something for everyone no matter your fitness level.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of the misconceptions about traditional yoga mostly in the western world and how modern yoga today has changed to include people of all ages and ability levels.2). Meredith’s best suggestions on where to start if you’ve never done yoga before and her best advice on getting started.3). Some of the basic benefits of doing yoga that includes building and toning your muscles as well as the cardiovascular benefits you get from breathing as you work through movements.4). The emotional and mental benefits from doing yoga on a regular basis and how it can help relieve stress and calm anxieties.5). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in teaching yoga and how she was able to break through the stereotypes and bring movements of yoga into her classes which added value to her students.///Thank you for joining us for this episode. We hope the information here has provided some value to you if you have ever been curious about trying yoga or are a seasoned veteran and are looking to re-affirm your love of yoga. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode as well. Send us an email or Facebook message anytime, we love hearing your stories!Til the next episode,Team 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.”
