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.
“A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.”-Serena WilliamsThis motivation is about never giving up. To become a true champion you must keep going even when the biggest of hurdles is in front of you.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thanks for joining us on the podcast today!In this episode we are diving into a great discussion with Meredith about some helpful exercises you can try to help strengthen and tone your core.We get a lot of questions about what to do to get a stronger and more toned mid section or core. This consists not only of your abs but obliques and lower back. All working together to help stabilize you in everyday activities and not just exercising.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why having a strong core is so important especially as we age and why it’s we should always include strengthening and toning core exercises regularly.2). Why many core exercises don’t have to be done laying down and some of the examples Meredith shares from her online catalog of exercise videos.3). Why it’s important to know that just because you may not be able to see your core muscles, that they aren’t strong or toned. There are many factors that go into building a strong core.4). Some real world core exercises you can try in your weekly workouts to get you started or some possible new ideas to try to mix up your own core routines.5). How social media, TV and print images have affected our idea of what we think a strong core should look like and why this shouldn’t be used as a standard for you. Everyone is different and building your own body/core should be the focus instead of comparing ourselves to others.///Thank you again for checking out this episode on strengthening and toning your core. This is always a very popular subject and we hope this episode helps shed some light on the topic and give you some great ideas to incorporate into your weekly exercise routines.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot.”-Michael AltshulerThis motivation is about taking charge and going in the direction you want your life to go. Stop living the same day to day, mundane...be the pilot of your life.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts.”-Ella FitzgeraldThis motivation is about looking towards the future, where we can go, and not getting stuck thinking about our past. Whether good or bad, if we live in the past we can never have a good future or present.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” -Napoleon HillThis motivation is about going for what you want, and not waiting for the right time to come…because every single moment is different from the previous, so we must do what we want and what is in our hearts now. Tomorrow is not promised to us.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“You must do the things you think you cannot do.”-Eleanor RooseveltThis motivation is about remembering to believe in yourself. Even when you think you can not, you can…you must try and keep going. It is part of living our best lives!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us for today’s episode!This week on the podcast we are jumping into the topic of exercising in extreme weather climates. We get a lot of feedback from many people around the world and these many places exhibit different changing climates. Hot areas, cold areas and even high altitude.But what does this mean for you and your body if you exercise regularly in these climates?Here in Phoenix AZ we see soaring high temperatures in the summer upwards of 110 degrees plus! Should this be the kind of weather you exercise in? What about areas of extreme cold?In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What we define as an “extreme weather” environment and how it relates to where you are located.2). The importance of preparing for your designated weather/area by wearing the appropriate clothing and making sure you have proper hydration.3). How we can sometimes over or under-estimate the temperature outside (hot or cold) and not being prepared enough time exhort the energy required to exercise in your environment.4). How the weather can affect our mood and motivation to exercise as well as any physical limitations that we may be dealing with.5). Some important tips to try if you live in or are travelling to extreme weather areas and ways to be prepared if you do planning on staying active in either a hot, cold or high altitude location.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast episode. There are many things to consider about your body and health if you live in these kinds of environments or if you are going to be travelling to an area with with very hot, cold or high altitude features. We hope you gain some insight into how this can affect you body and some things to remember during your next workout or visit.Keeping you informed and safe is the goal when exercising, til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”- Carol BurnettThis motivation is about dreaming, and keeping those dreams alive and well forever. We tend to let go of dreams when “real life” hits, but why not continue to dream and see where life takes 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.”
