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.
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig ZiglarThis motivation is about staying motivated each and every day! MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode!For this discussion we are breaking down some of the best tips to help you avoid injury while exercising. Getting injured is no fun and can lead to many more problems down the road.If you exercise regularly and/or live a very active life style then avoiding injury while you exercise should be something that is in the forefront of your mind.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How fear of injury is a driving factor in how we sometimes exercise and knowing that getting injured can take a toll on us not only physically but mentally as well.2). Why “listening to our bodies” is one of the most important factors in staying healthy as we all know our limitations and strengths. Listening to your body will always guide you down a safer path.3). Some tips on avoiding injury during cardio exercises like using treadmills, walking or running.4). Some helpful tips to avoid injury when using weights and resistance training. Lifting weights is a great way to build strength but using them in the right way will help you avoid getting hurt and keep you in the game.5). More helpful tips on what to wear when exercising like shoes etc. Making sure you have the proper attire on will go a long way in helping you stay healthy and avoid common injuries.///Thank you again for joining us for this episode! We hope the tips shared in this podcast help you when exercising and keep you healthy. Injuries can put a big damper on our active lifestyles and the best way to avoid that is to avoid injury altogether.Stay safe, happy and healthy out there!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” — Joe GirardThis motivation is about going on, even when it is the most difficult journey you feel you have to take. Keep going!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” —Dale CarnegieThis motivation is about staying on course even when you feel as if you are falling behind, failing, and want to give up. These obstacles will help you grow and succeed.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s episode!We recently discovered that when searching for the term “Senior Fitness” on Google that our content is now being listed on the first page! Wow! We never thought we’d be able to achieve such a task and have done so with your help. Thank You!We also noticed that when arriving on the first page, there are commonly asked questions about senior fitness that come up, these are questions that Google specifies as the most popular search terms when searching for the term “Senior Fitness”. So for this week’s episode we wanted to get Meredith’s take on some of the most popular questions as determined by Google and see what her answers are.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s thoughts on what are the best kinds of gyms for seniors and/or some alternatives to going to a gym. Also what are some of the things to look for in a gym as far as equipment and support.2). How much exercise should you try to achieve for a “senior”/ and or anyone at any age.3). What kind of exercises are ideal for “seniors” including both resistance or strength training and cardio routines.4). The importance of incorporating movement into your day as exercise, no matter what it is. Walking, running stretching, weight training etc. Keeping in mind that staying active is the key no matter what you do.5). How much walking should “seniors” do, broken down into the recommended amount of “steps” per day.///Thank you again for joining us today, we hope you’ve enjoyed tagging along on answering Google’s most popular questions about “Senior Fitness” We also want to say “Thank You” for helping us get to the first page of Google search results when searching for the term “Senior Fitness”! We wouldn’t have been able to achieve this goal without your help. We appreciate you!Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston ChurchillThis motivation is about trying to stay positive and optimistic in the most trying of times. Seeing good and growth when things feel all bad and difficult.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” — Thomas JeffersonMeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast!This week we’re taking a look at the struggle we all deal with at some point, getting back into exercising after taking some time away.We all take a break from exercise, whether it’s because our bodies feel like they need a rest, sickness, injury or even just taking a vacation. We all step away from it and sometimes longer than others.However, this can pose a challenge when it’s time to start exercising again. How do we get ourselves motivated to get back into regular exercise? This can be harder than we think!In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How re-motivating ourselves back into exercising affects all ages, not just seniors. We all struggle with this sometimes and it is normal to want to “put it off”.2). Why patience is so important when it comes to returning to exercise and why we can’t always expect to easily jump right int. Your body may take some time to return to where it was.3). Meredith’s explanation on what happens to the body when we take an extended rest and how to go about easing back into your routines.4). Some tips from Meredith on how to get back into exercising again not only physically but mentally as well.5). Ways on planning your return ahead of time to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed which can lead to de-motivation.///Thank you again for joining us! We hope you’ve found this episode to be enlightening and helpful to your fitness journey. We all need a break sometimes and there’s nothing wrong with taking time off. But when you’re ready to re-enter exercising we hope these tips provide some inspiration and motivation for you.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.” —Ralph Waldo EmersonMeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”-Dolly PartonThis motivation is about pushing through and realizing that the journey you're on comes with many challenges. In order to get to the other side of your goals you have to face the roadblocks to persevere. You got this!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.”
