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 your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don’t settle for them.” —Mia HammThis motivation is about being excited about our goals attained, but not forgetting to go farther…and keep going!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The only one who can tell you “you can’t win” is you and you don’t have to listen.” —Jessica EnnisThis motivation is about keeping your inner voice positive and encouraging. Self-talk that is keeping you on track!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“True freedom is impossible without a mind made free by discipline.” ―Mortimer J. AdlerThis motivation is about being disciplined in our lives, to stay on track and feel encouraged each and every day!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” ―A.A. MilneThis motivation is about taking our time, doing it right, and getting there when it’s time!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode!In this podcast we dive into a great discussion on comparing both seated and standing exercises and which one might be best for you.Both types of exercises have benefits and just because you are sitting in a chair doesn’t mean that you aren’t getting an intense and meaningful workout. However not all workout types are the same and what may seem best seated could have better benefits as a standing workout and vice versa.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s suggestions and tips on how to decide whether you should be focusing more on seated or standing workouts.2). How being aware of your posture plays a big role in both seated and standing routines which helps keep you safe and balanced.3). The benefits the seated exercises can offer for people who may be struggling with lower body limitations in the legs and/or hips.4). The differences between seated and standing routines when you are lifting heavier weights and how the body uses different muscles for each.5). How your focus plays a big part in both standing and seated exercises, without focusing on what you are doing you could risk not benefitting from the movements or worse cause injury.6). Meredith’s tips on how to move from seated to standing exercises and vice versa.///Thank you for joining us on this episode! We all come from different skill levels when it comes to exercise and finding the right routines that you are comfortable with is one of the most important factors in staying active. Both seated and standing routines have much to offer and we hope this episode has helped guide you to your perfect spot:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Don't look at your feet to see if you are doing it right. Just dance.” ―Anne LamottThis motivation is about not looking down, not over analyzing yourself...just keep dancing, keep going, keep working hard and looking up!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” — Stephen R. CoveyThis motivation is about choosing your life rather than letting what happens to you being your guide. Rise up above your circumstances to be your best, and decide what that is , and live it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us this week on the podcast!For this episode we wanted to dedicate some time to looking back on the growth of our YouTube channel to 25,000 subscribers recently wow!It’s been quite a journey so far and we have learned so much! We have learned about so many people’s stories and health journeys which has been very unexpected. We hope enjoy going down this memory lane with us this week!In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How starting a YouTube fitness channel has been a big surprise for us in it’s growth and why we feel very appreciative of your support.2). Some of Meredith’s thoughts on using resources like YouTube for working out and connecting with other people online to help with your fitness journey.3). Our experiences with classifying our workouts as advanced, intermediate and beginner over this past 2 years and how that’s helped us and our viewers find the right workouts that best fit their fitness levels.4). How Meredith goes about coming up with new workouts each week and the process of listening to what you suggest so that we can design helpful and meaningful sessions.5). Some of our personal thoughts on achieving 25,000 subscribers and the appreciate we have for all of our subscribers on all of our platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Podcast). We cannot thank you enough!///Thank you again for joining us for this special episode. We could not have gotten to this point without your help and support. Even though it gets to be a lot of work at times, it is all worth the time and effort we put into our channel to connect with you and hopefully be a part of your health journey.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality” — Les BrownThis motivation is about living your true authentic life. Not allowing others thoughts and opinions waver you from being you!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.”
