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 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.
“Nothing will work unless you do.”- Maya AngelouThis motivation is about working for what we want in life because it isn’t just given to us.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“We should regret our mistakes and learn from them, but never carry them forward into the future with us.”— Lucy Maud Montgomery, novelistThis motivation is about learning from mistakes, letting them go, and living in the present.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode!This week we’re discussing some helpful ways to help curb your sweet tooth or sugar cravings IF you feel like you want to make changes. Sometimes we can let our cravings get the best of us and this can make us feel like we are failing at achieving our health goals.Of course not all of us will feel that way but if you do feel like this is a problem for you then this podcast might be for you:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). The difference between good sugars (natural) and bad sugars (processed) in the foods we eat/drink and how sugar intake is a common issue amongst people of all ages and backgrounds.2). What the average intake of sugar is per most people and how our personal intake stacks up against it.3). Why it’s important to not deny yourself of all sugar but it’s more important to learn how to limit your intake instead. Smaller amounts but yet still enjoy what you like.4). The amounts of sugar that we find in our soft drinks/juices and liquids that we may not know about. These kinds of beverages can be adding un-knowing amounts of sugar calories to our diet.5). Why keeping track of your sugar intake on a regular basis can help you get control over how much you are consuming in a week and how this can help lead to better understanding your eating habits and how to control them.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast. We hope the tips in this episode will help you if you struggle with sugar cravings and feel like it is hindering your efforts to achieve you health and fitness goals. We can still enjoy the finer things in life AND still feel good about our health and fitness progress.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” — SenecaThis motivation is about living a life we feel worthy of, and happy with, instead of focusing on the numbers.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.”
