Senior Fitness With Meredith
516 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 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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How Our "Basics" Series Workouts Are Helpful To You
January 24, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBHello, and thank you for joining us on this episode! This week on the podcast we are diving into how our new “Basics” series exercises can be helpful to you no matter what fitness level you may be at. Our new basics series is all about getting back to the basics of movement, posture, form and energy to help you during your exercise routines to not only promote safety but also maximize returns on your efforts. As we move through our fitness journeys it may be easy to forget what we learned ...
Master Yourself - MWM#192
January 23, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.63 MB“Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power.” —Lao T This motivation is about mastering ourselves fully, not trying to control others, to feel in control. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 6 Best Stretches You Should Be Doing
January 17, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode! Stretching is often a part of part of staying healthy that gets easily overlooked. Living an active lifestyle means we use our bodies often and in doing so we can create problems or injuries down the road. To make sure our bodies can handle physical activity we have to take measures to keep it healthy and stretching is a big part of this maintenance. But what kind of stretching is needed? Not all stretching is created equal and ma...
Power - MWM#191
January 16, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MB“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” —Marcus Aurelius This motivation is about the power of our mind is in our control, nothing else…realize this and be stronger from it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 5 Best Fitness Goals You Should Consider
January 10, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is always the focus of what we are looking to achieve. No matter your fitness level, there is always goals we can work towards to better ourselves. This week we wanted to share and focus on 5 of the best goals that we feel cover a lot of ground when it comes to living healthy and active. Having goals can help keep you motivated especially on days when you aren’t feeling 100%. Hopefully you’ll agree ...
All Possibilities - MWM#190
January 09, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MB“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven’t.” —Thomas A. Edison This motivation is about remembering even when we think there is no other way, there always is! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What We've Learned From Reaching 50,000 YouTube Subscribers
January 03, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this podcast episode! This week we are celebrating a HUGE milestone for our brand, reaching 50,000 YouTube subscribers WOW!! This is an achievement we never could have dreamed of upon starting out and getting to share this accomplishment with you is an honor for us. In reaching this goal we’ve learned a lot of things from the people who have reached out to us. Your stories have given us so much insight into your health challenges, goals and achieveme...
Refuse - MWM#189
January 02, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MB“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” —Maya Angelou This motivation is about allowing the things that happen to us to change us…but never reduce us to feel bad about ourselves. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Exercises To Do In Your Living Room With No Equipment
December 27, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBHello and thank you for joining us today for this episode! In today’s world it may not always be practical to attend a gym for regular exercise. There are health regulations to consider, crowds and perhaps not feeling as comfortable as we would like to be in a gym environment. Luckily for us, if you have space in your room equivalent to a living room then you may just have one of the best exercise areas ever invented! Getting a great workout in doesn’t always mean that you need access to t...
No Difficulties? - MWM#188
December 26, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MB“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” —Peter Marshall This motivation is about staying positive during challenging times and knowing that we gain strength through diversity which helps us live longer and healthier lives. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why You Should Be Doing HIIT Workouts
December 20, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBHello and thank you for joining us on the podcast this week! HIIT workouts stand for “High Intensity Interval Training” and this week we are diving into why we think incorporating HIIT workouts into your weekly routine is a good idea. HIIT focuses on raising and resting your heart rate during short durations of exercise which helps strengthen your cardiovascular system. Incorporating light weights during a HIIT workout will also add strength training to your muscles which will give you a “b...
Forgiveness - MWM#187
December 19, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 3.57 MB“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” —Mahatma Gandhi This motivation is about remembering to forgive is to be strong…it does not mean you forget, but you keep going and forgive! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strength Or Cardio Workouts, Which Is More Important?
December 13, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBStrength training workouts are a great way to help build muscle, add strength and stability that will help you get through the tasks of the day. Similarly, cardio exercises are also the perfect way to help build up you stamina, cardiovascular system and help give you the energy you need to tackle the day as well. But which one is more important? Finding time to exercise during the day/week can be challenging and making sure you’re getting the right exercises in is important to your overall...
Braveness - MWM#186
December 12, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 3.01 MB“And one has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.” —Paulo Coelho This motivation is about going forward even when you are fearful of doing it, that is true bravery! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Workouts To Do When You're Short On Time
December 06, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this podcast! Feeling like you are running out of time during your day is very common for most of us. We get busy with chores, tasks and running around that it feels like we have very little time to exercise. Fortunately exercising doesn’t have to take hours out of your day. There are still very effective workouts that you can do during your busy day that will be just as effective as longer ones if you have the right mindset and “can do” attitude:) In...
Make A Way - MWM#185
December 05, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.09 MB“We will either find a way, or make one.” —Anibal Barca This motivation is about not letting a failure stop you…find new ways to succeed and continue on! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting Out Of Your Fitness Rut
November 29, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBStaying motivated to exercise can be challenging. Throw in a busy schedule, lack of time, days where we don’t feel 100% and regular exercise can slowly fall by the wayside for most of us. What happens next are feelings of laziness, lethargy, and a possible lack of energy. Falling into a fitness “rut” isn’t something we usually plan to do, it just sometimes happens and can be attributed to many factors. Life throws a lot of curve balls at us and sometimes responding to them makes us feel lik...
Fall Down & Get Back Up - MWM#184
November 28, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MB“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” —Nelson Mandela This motivation is about persevering, and being judged based upon how we can get through obstacles and continue on. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fitness Accomplishments To Be Thankful For
November 22, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! We are heading into Thanksgiving for this episode and taking a moment to talk about why it’s important to be thankful for the fitness accomplishments you achieved this year. It may seem like a “no-brainer” to appreciate what you have accomplished but most of us rarely look back and take a moment to really relish in the hard work you’ve put in and the goals you’ve reached. Even if you feel like you didn’t accomplish what you had hoped, it’...
Within Reach - MWM#183
November 21, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MB“All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.”- Viola Davis This motivation is about moving towards what you want… keep dreaming and keep trying! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protecting Your Shoulders
November 15, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! Shoulders are a body part we use everyday but how much do we actually think about them when we exercise or do strenuous work? The shoulder is made up of many muscles, ligaments and bone all working together to give us full range of upper body motion. There is also many chances for injury in this area as well if not looked after correctly. Our shoulders are key in many of the activities we do from carrying groceries, driving a car, holding...
Built For - MWM#182
November 14, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.87 MB“A ship is always safe a shore but that is not what it’s built for.”- Albert Einstein This motivation is about remembering you are built to move, try, keep going even when the waters are scary! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try - MWM#181
November 10, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MB“There is nothing impossible to they who will try.”-Alexander The Great This motivation is about trying, knowing we CAN do it but it starts with trying! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpful Exercise Recovery Techniques
November 08, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBHello and thank you for joining us on the episode! Embracing an active lifestyle and exercising regularly every week has shown to improve your quality of life especially as we age. But did you know there is more work that can be done to keep your body healthy in addition to regular exercise? Making sure we embrace recovery techniques post workout can also be just as effective with keeping you healthy as well, in a sense taking care of our bodies after a workout can be just as important as ...
Difference - MWM#180
November 07, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MB“Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES.”-William James This motivation is about having intention with all you do, knowing you make a difference in this world. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tough Times - MWM#179
November 03, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MB“Tough times never last, but tough people do.”-Robert H. Schuller This motivation is about getting through tough times by staying positive, brave, and tough! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Set Your NEW Fitness Goals For The New Year
November 01, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time and if you value your health and fitness as much as we do then you know that setting health goals is always a point of focus during this time. But how do we come up with attainable/realistic goals based on our progress from the current year? This can be challenging for some as we all have different ups and downs during the year. We may start strong… and end at a crawl. This is very co...
Actions - MWM#178
October 31, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.87 MB“Happiness is not something ready made; it comes from your own actions.”-Dalai Lama This motivation is about reminding ourselves that we have to work hard for ourselves to attain our goals and ultimate happiness! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mistakes - MWM#177
October 27, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MB“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”-Albert Einstein This motivation is about making mistakes in life, which means you are trying new things and pushing yourself! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Pets Affect Our Mental Health
October 25, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! If you have ever owned a pet or currently own one now then you know how much they can impact our lives. Having pets as part of the family can have many benefits but can also be challenging at times. They love us dearly and we love them, but how do they really affect our mental health? In this episode we dive into the many ways caring for and owning pets (of any kind!) can impact our mental health in ways that we may not realize. In This ...
Keep Playing - MWM#176
October 24, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MB“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” -Billie Jean King This motivation is about not giving up…to be a Champion means to keep going! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opportunity and Work - MWM#175
October 20, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.25 MB“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”- Thomas Edison This motivation is about working hard to get to where we want to go, towards the opportunity! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 5 Best Strength Training Exercises For Seniors
October 18, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! This week we are going down our list of the best 5 strength training exercises seniors should be doing on a regular weekly basis. and what areas of the body are being targeted. Strength training should be included in your weekly exercise schedule along side cardio and stretching. Exercising with some kind of resistance (it doesn’t have to be weights) is perfect for building muscle and contributing to the strength you need to do everyday t...
Attitude - MWM#174
October 17, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MB“Attitude is the ‘little’ thing that makes a big difference.” -Winston Churchill This motivation is about our attitude making all the difference in what we do and where we go! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Believe - MWM#173
October 13, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MB“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”- A.A. Milne This motivation is about reminding ourselves that we are MORE than we give ourselves credit…you can do it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Product Review Of The Bob And Brad Deep Tissue Massage Gun
October 11, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! This week we are excited to share with you our very first product review featuring the Bob and Brad Deep Tissue Massage Gun! If you haven’t heard of Bob and Brad they are 2 physical therapists that have a YouTube channel with over 4 million subscribers. (at the time of writing this) They recently contacted us and wanted to know if we could review one of their best selling products, the deep tissue massage gun. After looking more into the...
Fail - MWM#172
October 10, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.66 MB“We will fail when we fail to try.”-Rosa Parks This motivation is about trying, even if we fail…we always fail if we never try! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harmony - MWM#171
October 06, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.26 MB“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” —Mahatma Gandhi This motivation is about harmony in every aspect of life. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Lose Your Belly Fat
October 04, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBHello and thank you for joining on on this episode! Losing weight can be very challenging for all of us and losing weight in your belly area can sometimes be the most challenging. we often get emails and comments about what is the best way to lose fat in the belly! Well there is no simple answer but there are things you can focus on that will give you the best chances and results to slim down your belly area the right way, safely and effectively. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some ...
Not Alone - MWM#170
October 03, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MB“I found that with depression, one of the most important things you could realize is that you’re not alone.”- Dwayne Johnson This motivation is about remembering you are not alone in this life, no matter how you feel and what you are going through…there are always others that feel the same and are there for you! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Change - MWM#169
September 29, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MB“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”- Andy Warhol This motivation is about things changing over time, not because it is time, but we change and grow every moment of each day. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why We Chose Our Recommended Workout Equipment
September 27, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast! Making sure you choose the right exercise equipment is a big step to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. We feel strongly about this which is why we felt it was necessary to share our recommendations with you. Having the right choices will keep you safe and healthy when used correctly and we are very excited to run down why we chose the pieces of equipment to add to our website and why we think you’ll like them too:) In Th...
Live Life - MWM#168
September 26, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MB“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” -Diane Ackerman This motivation is about living life, not just going through the motions. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No Limits - MWM#167
September 22, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MB“The sky isn’t the limit—the sky has no limit.” -Sarah Barker This motivation is about remembering to keep going, no limits. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Get Into Movie Star Shape
September 20, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBHello and thank you for joining us today on the podcast! This week we have a fun discussion on how to really get into “move star” shape and if it is really attainable, realistic and healthy? We all look at movie stars and sometimes wonder what it would be like to look like them. Action heroes, models, perfect looking features… they all seem to be effortless. But is it real? It can be confusing and possibly un-healthy to chase a look that isn’t realistic 100% of the time. In This Episode Y...
Today - MWM#166
September 19, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MB“What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.” -Hugh Mulligan This motivation is about remembering that each day is important. It is your time, live it in a way that is best for you! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Six Best Exercises Seniors Should Be Doing
September 13, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBThank you for joining us on the episode! Finding the right exercises to do can be challenging at times, especially for seniors! When looking for the best exercises it can often lead to unreliable sources or misguided suggestions from people who may not know the senior body well. Luckily with Meredith’s help and expertise we have rounded up the six best exercises that all seniors should do regularly (based on personal ability of course) and why they are help promote everyday movements and m...
Lessons - MWM#165
September 08, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MB“Be open to learning new lessons, even if they contradict the lessons you learned yesterday.” -Ellen DeGeneres This motivation is about listening to new things and learning from them, remembering what you learned in the past but being open to new ideas. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is The Fitness Industry Too Focused On Youth?
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! Here at Senior Fitness With Meredith we take a lot of pride in publishing our best content centered on the health and wellness for older “seasoned” adults. We feel this is so important as we age and live longer lives. However we also feel that the industry that we exist in doesn’t focus enough on the older generations and mostly ignores a lot of the needs that this generation is asking for. The fitness industry has always been a “youth or...
No Loss - MWM#164
September 05, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.62 MB“No day in which you learn something is a complete loss.” -David Eddings This motivation is about learning new in everything we do, even if the day is not how we wanted it to turn out. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.