Senior Fitness With Meredith
512 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsA 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.
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Can You "Out Exercise" a Bad Diet?
June 11, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBRegular exercise is one of the pillars for long lasting health. Your everyday diet is also one of the main contributing factors of a healthy lifestyle. But what happens if you only focus on exercising in hopes that it will be enough to stay healthy and omit taking into consideration the foods that may be healthier for you over time? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we wanted to shed light on this topic and how it affects what we are seeing in the news and on social media about new w...
Gratification - MWM#264
June 10, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.52 MB“Instant gratification takes too long.” – Carrie Fisher This quote reminds us that we must work for what we want, it doesn’t just come or is given to us. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ageism In The Fitness Industry
June 04, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBAgeism occurs far too often in society in many factors of life. Ageism is defined as “prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age.” As our population gets older, this kind of problem is becoming more apparent especially in the fitness industry. Judging one’s abilities based on just their age can have a negative affect mentally and emotionally. Fortunately there are positive and productive ways to address issues with ageism which can help society realize that all people have...
Beauty - MWM#263
June 03, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MB“A beautiful old person is a work of art, like any beautiful young person.” – George William Curtis This quote reminds us that no matter your age, YOU are beautiful, a work of art…and never forget that! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Importance Of Putting Yourself First
May 28, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBLiving an active and busy life can help in many ways as we age. Staying social, spending time with family and participating in community gatherings are a great way to stay engaged and nurture your mind and emotional well being. But as schedules fill up, it can be easy to forget about giving time back to yourself which is just as important as staying “busy”. Not carving out enough time during the week to spend on your mental, emotional and physical well being can lead to burnout and a shorte...
Success - MWM#262
May 27, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.52 MB“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.” – Unknown This quote reminds us that hard work and perseverance will help us become successful in anything we work towards. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To Squat, or Not To Squat, and Why You Should Consider Each
May 21, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBSquatting is a great exercise to help build lower body strength and stability at any age. It is a multi-muscle movement and contributes to everyday activities like walking up stairs, getting in or out of a chair or a car and many more that we may not realize. Squatting also has a negative connotation when it comes to exercise, many people do not enjoy doing them regardless of the benefits and we can understand why. In this episode, we're taking a look at both sides of the argument and makin...
YOUR Ability - MWM#261
May 20, 2024 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.99 MB“You are the only one who can use your ability.”- Lailah Gifty Akita This quote reminds us that you have abilities, and you are the only one who can utilize them…work hard! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Benefits of Interval Walking Training For Seniors (IWT)
May 14, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWalking as an exercise is a great way to stay active and healthy. Regular walks help maintain body strength and stability and also helps keep your cardiovascular system healthy as well. Recently, there has been a study on a new type of approach to walking called “Interval Walking Training” (IWT) which has shown to further push the limits and benefits of walking in interval fashion. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How a recent email from one of our subscribers turned us on to Interval W...
Never Too Late - MWM#260
May 13, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.42 MB“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot This quote reminds us to keep fighting for what we have always wanted from life…we can be whatever we want to be, no matter what! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Best Tips On Coming Back To Exercise After Illness Or Injury
May 07, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBGetting motivated to come back to exercise after a recent injury or illness can be challenging especially as we age. Going from nursing an injury or illness which, mostly means our level of activity is very low to regular weekly exercise isn’t always as easy as it seems. There are many factors that can affect us which aren’t necessarily physical. Mental and emotional aspects can play a big role in making this transition difficult as well. Luckily there are things you can do to help make tha...
No Fear - MWM#259
May 06, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MB“Don’t let the fear of aging limit your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey This quote reminds us that age should never stop us from dreaming and pursuing those dreams! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Ways Exercise Can Help Boost Your Mood
April 30, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBOur mood is an important aspect of our daily lives and can directly contribute to our levels of engagement, awareness, activity and much more throughout the day. If you often don’t feel like doing certain things or don’t feel “in the mood”, this can directly affect not only your life but also the lives of others around you. Luckily, regular exercise can help offset our mood swings and help make us feel more balanced when it comes to getting through life’s daily challenges. In This Episode ...
Do It - MWM#258
April 29, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.09 MB“The only way to make your dreams come true is to wake up and do something about them.” – Steve Jobs This quote reminds us that if we have dreams and hopes, we have to wake up each day and work for them! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Uses of Technology in Fitness for Seniors
April 23, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBThe technology market has exploded in the past couple of years with mobile phones, computers, cars etc. The fitness industry has also bought in on this trend and has gone all in on new technologies that can help you with your active lifestyle. From fitness bands, watches to treadmills and home fitness gyms. Even our very own YouTube channel is considered part of this technology growth! With so much to offer these days it can be a little overwhelming. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Ho...
Never Too Late - MWM#257
April 22, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MB“It’s never too late — never too late to start over, never too late to be happy.” – Jane Fonda This quote reminds us that no matter our age or where we are, we can do what we wish and hope for, and always be happy! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Size Weights Does Meredith Use?
April 16, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBChoosing the right weight size when exercising is an important aspect when performing resistance training. Making sure you choose a weight size that is comfortable for the exercise you are doing can make the difference between possibly risking injury and building strength safely. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s overall philosophy on weight training and the benefits of regular resistance training exercises. 2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in training clients over...
Live Now - MWM#256
April 15, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.34 MB“Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live it, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I’ve taken for granted.”-Sylvia Plath This quote reminds us to live now, because it is now and all we have…do not take it for granted! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Multitasking Can Do More Harm Than Good
April 09, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBMulti tasking is the act of attempting to accomplish many things at once. Doing laundry, balancing your check book, doing the dishes, texting your family members etc. Trying to get many things done at once can make you feel as if you’re being productive but it can also take a toll on your mental, emotional and physical well being if it becomes the norm for your living style. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s own personal struggles with multitasking and how it can affec...
Fear - MWM#255
April 08, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MB“Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves.”-Cheryl Strayed This quote reminds us that many of the fears we have are ones we tell ourselves, and make ourselves believe. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Importance Of Reading Nutrition Labels
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBHaving a balanced diet to compliment an active lifestyle is key to living longer and healthier. However, not knowing exactly what we put into our bodies to support our healthy lifestyle can be a drawback, especially when we think what we are consuming is healthy. Nutrition labels give us the information we need to make smart choices and allow us to build a plan around the best choices of food for our bodies. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we wanted to dedicate a full episode to nu...
No Excuses - MWM#254
April 01, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MB“Stop making excuses, you're the only one stopping you.”-Issa Rae This quote reminds us that the excuses that we use are usually ones we make so we do not have to do something. Let’s stop making excuses! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should You Start With Cardio Or Strength Training When Exercising?
March 26, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBRegular exercise is vital to living a longer more independent life and making sure to include both cardio exercises and strength training when exercising are the pillars to good body health. But what is the best combination to start with when you train? Should you begin with cardio exercises like walking and running or should you begin with resistance training using weights for movements like curls, shoulder raises or leg presses to get started? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we ...
Strength - MWM#253
March 25, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.68 MB“The Sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” -Charles Dickens This quote reminds us that our weakness can change when we allow our internal strength and courage to grow. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Wearing Proper Workout Attire Is Important
March 19, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBRegular exercise takes effort to achieve and can benefit your health in many ways. However, attempting to exercise in clothing/attire that doesn’t fit right or isn’t comfortable can actually be hurting your chances of getting a great workout in. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What inspired Meredith to discuss this topic and how she reacted when she saw someone exercising at the gym wearing jeans and polo shirt. 2). Some of the reasoning behind why we choose what we wear when it’s tim...
Live Life - MWM#252
March 18, 2024 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.64 MB“You don't have to understand life. You just have to live it.”-Matt Haig This quote is the reminder that life should be lived, even when we do not understand what is going on and why things are happening…keep living. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Much Protein Should You Consume Each Day?
March 12, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBTaking in protein is an important aspect to living a healthy and active lifestyle. We all know that adding protein to your meals helps your body build and maintain muscle which is very important when it comes to being able to handle the physical activities throughout the day (carrying groceries, going up stairs etc). But do you know how MUCH protein you should be consuming on a daily basis to best optimize your muscle growth and health? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided t...
Dreams Change - MWM#251
March 11, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.6 MB“Thankfully, dreams can change. If we'd all stuck with our first dream, the world would be overrun with cowboys and princesses.”-Stephen Colbert This quote lets you know it is okay to change your plans, come up with new dreams, and live your true and authentic life for YOU! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why You Aren't Seeing The Exercise Results You Want
March 05, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBRegular exercise is part of the main pillars in life that will help you stay healthy, strong and live longer. We put a lot of time and energy into it over the years which sometimes makes us feel like we should be seeing certain results as our bodies change. However, this may not always be the case. Not seeing results from the hard work you do exercising can be frustrating and de-motivating. Putting in what feels like a lot of exercise each week and not seeing the expected results can lead t...
Testing Will - MWM#250
March 04, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MB“Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or having everything happen all at once.”-Paulo Coelho This quote is a reminder that your will can help you push through the all or nothing…you can do it! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Best Exercises For Fall Prevention
February 27, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBPreventing falls is an important aspect of living an active lifestyle especially as we age. Injury from a fall can have long lasting effects not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. Being proactive and including exercises in your weekly routine that support strengthening the muscles which are the core of our balance is important to staying independent well into our later years. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we thought it was important to address Falls Prevention ...
Challenges - MWM#249
February 26, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.42 MB“There’s always a new challenge to keep you motivated.”-Sean Connery This quote is a reminder that even the challenges of life can be your motivation to keep moving forward! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is There A Perfect Pinnacle To Fitness?
February 20, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBWe receive many comments and questions about what is the perfect workout to do each week. This of course is different for everyone and is open to interpretations but it did get us wondering if there is such a thing as the “Pinnacle of Fitness”? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their thoughts on striving for the perfect fitness regimen and lifestyle. 2). How the “Pinnacle” of fitness can mean different thing...
Hold On - MWM#248
February 19, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.56 MB“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”-Audrey Hepburn This quote is the reminder of how important it is to have others in our lives…and to keep them close! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Are The Costs Involved To Staying Healthy?
February 13, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBMaking sure we embrace an overall healthy lifestyle can add years (and memories) on to our lives. Choosing a proper diet and exercising regularly are two pillars that contribute to sustained mobility and longevity. But at what financial cost do we take on over time when embracing these habits? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s thoughts on what it means to live a “healthy lifestyle” as compared to an “unhealthy lifestyle”. 2). Why the cost of purchasing “healthier” choices at ...
Say It - MWM#247
February 12, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MB“The regret of my life is that I have not said ‘I love you’ often enough.”-Yoko Ono This quote is a reminder to say “I love you”, often and to all…it is wonderful to us and those who receive it! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Importance Of Strength Training For Women
February 06, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBTraditionally, strength training exercises have been looked at as more of a “masculine” activity which leads to a larger muscles and muscular physique. This is the stereotype we have heard before. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth! Resistance and strength training is just as important for women as it is for men and the main focus of using weights with exercise is not to grow large muscles and look like competitive body builders, which is why we wanted to debunk the myths around s...
Goals and Dreams - MWM#246
February 05, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 2.45 MB“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”-C.S.Lewis This quote reminds us to keep setting goals and dreaming dreams, no matter your age…you can do it! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Benefits Of Pilates And Barre Exercises
January 30, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBHere at Senior Fitness With Meredith we love incorporating all kinds of different exercises and workouts that we think will help our watching audience. We recently introduced a few new workouts that focus on Pilates and Barre inspired movements and have received great feedback on them! (Thank You!) This week we wanted to discuss the benefits of these types of workouts and why we felt it was important to include Pilates/Barre in our growing library of exercises for seniors (and all ages). I...
Beginning - MWM#245
January 29, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MB“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.”-Alan Cohen This quote is a reminder to start…stop waiting, just try and start, and keep going! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Downsizing Or Moving As We Age
January 23, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBDownsizing and/or moving can be a challenge for anyone, especially as we age. It can be mentally, physically and emotionally taxing to plan a move or to downsize a life that we may have lived for many years at a time. The process of making a lifestyle change in our living situation can be a daunting one but there are things you can do to ensure a smooth transition in all aspects of our physical, mental and emotional well being. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How Meredith’s mother insp...
Love - MWM#244
January 22, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.1 MB“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”-Martin Luther King Jr This quote is a reminder of how love is lightning, and hate will only bring you down, especially over time. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Coming Back To Exercise After A Muscle Pull Or Strain
January 16, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBExperiencing a muscle strain or pull can be a challenging experience, especially if you live an active lifestyle. It’s never easy rehabilitating and injury and it’s also just as difficult to return to exercise after being sidelined for a long period of time. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help make sure your journey back to exercise is safe, effective and helps prevent further injury. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What exactly is a muscle strain or pull and how do you...
Get It Right - MWM#243
January 15, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.71 MB“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”-Oprah Winfrey This motivation is a reminder to keep going, there is always tomorrow, and another chance to make it right! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Interview with Meredith and Her Mother Part 2
January 09, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThis is the second episode in a special 2 part interview series with Meredith's mother Genie. She has played such an influential part in Meredith's life and we are grateful to have the chance to sit down and learn more about her philosophies on health and well being as we age. If you missed Part 1 you can also listen to it here. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Genie's thoughts on today's modern health and fitness industry and how it's grown in the past many years. 2). How nutr...
Going - MWM#242
January 08, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MB“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”-David Bowie This motivation is a reminder to keep things fun as we move through life, never knowing where it will take us! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Interview with Meredith and Her Mother Part 1
January 02, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBWe have a special 2 part podcast special this week featuring a candid interview with our special guest, Meredith’s mother Genie! This is part one of our series where we dive into learning more about her beginnings and how her thoughts on fitness and health helped inspire Meredith to become the woman she is today In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How Genie played a big role in Meredith’s early years in helping grow her interest in fitness and learning the important of embracing an active ...
New Year - MWM#241
January 01, 2024 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.8 MB“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.”-Vern Mclellan This motivation is a reminder to bring positivity into each new time in your life, especially when we start our new year! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Benefits of Water Aerobics
December 26, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBWater aerobics or exercising in water has been gaining popularity among older adults. Exercising in a low impact and safe environment has many benefits especially those with burdened joints and/or limitations. Water buoyancy creates a safe place for doing low impact style cardio movements that are very easy on knees, hips, elbows and just about any other body part that regularly absorbs impact during the normal tasks of the day. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). The definition of "Water...
Love In Giving - MWM#240
December 25, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MB“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” –Mother Theresa This motivation is a reminder to give from the heart, no matter how big or small, or of your time…make sure it comes from the heart! Team Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.