Senior Fitness With Meredith
504 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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Not How Long - MWM#122
April 11, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.49 MB“Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” — Seneca This motivation is about living a life we feel worthy of, and happy with, instead of focusing on the numbers. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Approval - MWM#121
April 07, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MB“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.”-Mark Twain This motivation is about approving of our choices in order to be truly comfortable with our lives. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Time To Work Out During A Busy Schedule
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode! We all have busy schedules and it seems like everyday there is more to do. We have so many tasks, chores and errands to run during the day between working and family that it can be hard to find time to exercise. We often sacrifice our time to workout in order to feel like we are able to get our tasks done and when it is all over we may feel too tired at the end of the day. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Staying motivated to e...
My Wish For You - MWM#120
April 04, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.94 MB“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.” — Hafiz, Persian poet This motivation is about my wish for all to see the value they have in this world…you are important, let your light shine!! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No Fear - MWM#119
March 31, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MB“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”– Babe Ruth This motivation is about not allowing fear to keep us from living our full lives. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Importance Of Stretching
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBHello and thank you for joining us today on this week’s podcast! Stretching either before or after your workouts can sometimes be something that we skip unknowingly. Skipping any kind of stretching exercises can put us at a higher risk for injury if we are not careful. No matter what level of fitness you are, stretching should be a part of your exercise routine either before, after or both! In This Weeks’ Podcast You Will Learn: 1). Some of the most common reasons why we ignore or forget ...
Goals For a Happy Life - MWM#118
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MB“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”– Albert Einstein This motivation is about having goals to be happy in life. All too often we want things and people to be what makes a happy life. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patience - MWM#117
March 24, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MB“Adopt the pace of nature: Her secret is patience.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson This motivation is about staying patient in our everyday lives. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Avoid Injury And Staying Safe During Your Day
March 22, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode! We all lead different lives and have different levels of activity but regardless of these things, we can all be prone to unexpected injury. Falls, slipping, bumping etc. These can all occur unexpectedly as we navigate our daily lives. It is something that we often take for granted because we never really take injuries seriously until they happen to you. Luckily there are things we can do to protect ourselves from injury even when w...
Achieving - MWM#116
March 21, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.43 MB“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt This motivation is about working hard, feeling accomplished when we achieve what we put our efforts toward creatively. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sitting & Resting - MWM#115
March 17, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.56 MB“Sitting also can be very enjoyable. Sitting and doing nothing. Just enjoying your sitting, enjoying your breathing. Feel that you are alive.”- Thích Nhất Hạnh This motivation is about taking the time to rest the body and mind, and just be still to know you are alive! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Strength Training Equipment, What Is Right For You?
March 15, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast! Strength training is an integral part of building a strong body and staying healthy. Resistance exercises should be included in your weekly workouts on a regular basis and making sure you’re using the right equipment for strength training is just as important. There are many varieties of equipment to use and a lot of it can be overwhelming. Luckily in this episode we’re sharing some of our best tips and suggestions to help you find...
Take Care of Ourselves - MWM#114
March 14, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.59 MB“If we take good care of ourselves, we help everyone.”-Thích Nhất Hạnh This motivation is about being good to ourselves in order to be good for those around us, in every way! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good In All Things - MWM#113
March 10, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.45 MB“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storms, but to add color to my sunset sky.” — Rabindranath Tagore This motivation is about looking at everything that occurs in our lives as a good thing with lessons and positive-ness attached! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are Bodyweight Workouts Effective And Right For You?
March 08, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBThank you for joining us for this week’s episode! Bodyweight workouts are all the craze these days especially as we have limited access to gyms and equipment. But are they just as effective as workouts using weights? If you’ve never tried natural bodyweight type exercises then we invite you to dive in with us as we discuss a lot of the benefits that bodyweight routines can offer. What may seem like a minimal task can actually surprise even the most experienced fitness gurus! In This Podca...
No Fear - MWM#112
March 07, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.57 MB“Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.”-Dorothy Thompson This motivation is about not allowing fear to dictate your life! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Self Esteem - MWM#111
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.85 MB“Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-brake on.”-Maxwell Maltz This motivation is about not allowing low self-esteem to keep you from living a full life! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do Your Pets Help Keep You Healthy?
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! If you're a loving pet owner then we are proud to finally have a special podcast episode just for you! This week we're diving into the benefits of having pets and looking at how they can actually help keep you active not only physically but mentally as well. Embracing pets in your life no matter the breed can have long lasting benefits and add value to the things we do every day. Staying active is also an important aspect of aging and pet...
We Need The Dark - MWM#110
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.85 MB“In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.”— Sir Francis Bacon This motivation is about allowing the dark to let the light shine brighter; allowing the bad to let the good come through even more! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be You - MWM#109
February 24, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.83 MB“We have to let go of who we think we should be and embrace what is.”— Achea Redd This motivation is about embracing who we are, all pieces and aspects of ourselves! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Allergies And You
February 22, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBThank you for joining us for this episode! This week we’re diving into a great discussion about how allergies can affect your active lifestyle and sharing some of our best tips to help you navigate these problems if you suffer from sever allergies or allergies in general. Allergies affect many people of all ages and backgrounds. What may be minor to some people may not be the same for others. Dealing with allergies while living an active lifestyle can affect you and keep you sidelined if n...
Go To Keep Going - MWM#108
February 21, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.52 MB“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you. Something just motivates you to keep moving.” — Tina Turner This motivation is about not startling our own growth. Get up, go, and allow that to keep you going! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Excellence - MWM#107
February 17, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.98 MB“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”— Vince Lombardi This motivation is about stopping the thoughts of trying to be perfect or make everything around us perfect, and find excellence in the work and challenge it takes to move forward towards it. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overexertion, How Much Exercise Is Too Much?
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode! For this podcast we wanted to talk about overexertion or exercising too much and/or over extending your bodies abilities. Overexertion is the leading cause of the 3rd most injuries to date in the US and very common amongst both active people and those who are new to exercising or getting back into it after a long period of time. It is easy to assume that we can handle the exercise load that we place upon our bodies whether it be en...
Love YOU - MWM#106
February 14, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.26 MB“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”-Buddha This motivation is about self-love! The more we are able to love and respect ourselves, the more we are able to love others…and give all of ourselves. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Action - MWM#105
February 10, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MB“We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action.”— Dr. Henry Link This motivation is about doing in order to grow. Not just sitting and being afraid of the future, we have to act in order to stop being afraid. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are Supplements Right For You?
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBHello and thank you for joining us on the podcast! This week we are taking a look at supplements and diving into the many pros and/or cons around taking them as well as the growing supplement market today. Supplements have become very popular over that last few years not only through being sold at brick and mortar stores but online as well. This massive growth has introduced a large market all claiming to sell you the best product. Unfortunately regulation has not been able to catch up wit...
Make Your Luck - MWM#104
February 07, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.26 MB“When it comes to luck, you make your own.”— Bruce Springsteen This motivation is about owning what you do each day. Working hard is what gets you to your goals, even if you want to call it luck. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Day - MWM#103
February 03, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MB“Wake up determined, go to bed satisfied.” — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson This motivation is about how you start the day will lead to how you feel at the end of the day. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meredith's Thoughts After Using A Fitbit Fitness Tracker For A Month
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBHello and thank you for joining us on the podcast today! It seems like Fitbit Fitness Tracker watches are all the rage these days. We have so many options of electronic gadgets available on the market that claim to help us stay active, set goals and get better health information about our bodies. But do they really work? This week, Meredith breaks down her thoughts on using a Fitbit fitness tracker for a month as it regularly monitored steps, heart rate, calories burned and even sleeping ...
If - MWM#102
January 31, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MB“If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.”— Muhammad Ali This motivation is about not only coming up with an idea of what we want to do, but actually believing in ourselves in order to achieve it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Planning vs Reality - MWM#101
January 27, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.35 MB“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”— Joseph Campbell This motivation is about living our life and accepting it. Planning is fun, but what happens when things do not go as planned. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are You Exercising Enough To Lose Weight?
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 9.86 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this week’s podcast! In this episode we are discussing a common question we receive online which is “How much should I be exercising to lose weight?” This is an important question and also covers a lot of ground which makes it to difficult to have just one answer. We are all built differently and have different lives that affect the way our bodies react. There are too many variables to count in order to get to the correct answer that works for everyon...
Change In Time - MWM#100
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.7 MB“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”— Ruth Bader Ginsburg This motivation is about taking one step at a time to see the change we want. It takes time, but we can do it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Plan, A Map, & Courage - MWM#99
January 20, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MB“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.”— Earl Nightingale This motivation is about going for something with proper preparation to ensure you can get there! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Best Tips On Setting Up Your Own Home Gym
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this fun episode! Home gyms are all the rage these days and the shift of creating a workout space in your own home has become quite the norm especially during these challenging times. It is no longer necessary to go to the gym to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With some proper planning and set up, you too can create a workout space just for you in the comfort of your own home. What exactly do you need to set up your own home gym? Surprisingly not much!...
Focus In The Dark - MWM#98
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.48 MB“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” — Aristotle This motivation is about remembering to keep focus even when things get blurry…when we feel we can’t go on, keep going. As hard as it is, the light is far away, but it is there. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Believe - MWM#97
January 13, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MB“Belief creates the actual fact.”— William James This motivation is about believing in something, having hope, and making it happen! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Is The Best Time To Workout?
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBHello and thank you for joining us this week on the podcast! We often get asked many questions via email and through comments which we are very humbled by. (Thank You!) This week we wanted to dedicate one episode to answering one of the most common questions we receive: “When is the best time to workout?” This is a big question to answer because everyone is different and has their own schedules throughout the day. Picking the right time to exercise during your week can really help you stay...
What Is Inside - MWM#96
January 10, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MB“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson This motivation is about not forgetting about how powerful we are individually. Our past and our present are amazing, but each one of us is amazing, one and all. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do It - MWM#95
January 06, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MB“I’ve noticed when I fear something, if I just end up doing it, I’m grateful in the end.”— Colleen Hoover This motivation is about not letting fear stop you from pursuing something…whether a goal, a dream, go for it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neuropathy And Dealing With Numbness While Exercising
January 04, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode! Dealing with numbness in your hands and feet can be a big problem especially if you are someone who like to live an active lifestyle. Being physically active requires a lot from your body and having numbness occur in mostly in your hand and feet can make physical activities challenging. Worst of all it can be a de-motivator dealing with this issue and sideline your best efforts to stay physically active. Keeping you in the game is...
Never Too Old - MWM#94
January 03, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.19 MB“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”—C.S.Lewis This motivation is about continuing to dream and do, no matter your age or where you are in life! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Being Present - MWM#93
December 30, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.5 MB“You have to be where you are to get where you need to go.” — Amy Poehler This motivation is about being present in the now, to know where you need to go! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reflecting On Your Fitness Accomplishments This Year
December 28, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this week's episode! We're closing out 2021 in this podcast and in doing so, we though it was important to discuss why you should take time and reflect on your fitness accomplishments from the past year. Staying motivated and feeling good about yourself is just as important as physical health and getting a chance to feel proud about what you have accomplished (or haven't accomplished yet) is crucial to your fitness journey. In This Episode You Will Le...
Constant Forward Motion - MWM#92
December 27, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 3.04 MB“For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” — Michelle Obama This motivation is about looking at your forward movement as a way to better yourself. Have a goal, but know the journey does not end even if you reach it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Life Is Yours - MWM#91
December 23, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.63 MB“You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.” — Oprah Winfrey This motivation is about living your life for you. So often we let the opinions or outsiders tell us what we should be doing. You get this one life so you should live it for yourself! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Basics Of How To Build More Muscle
December 21, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBHello and thank you for joining us on the podcast! This week we are diving into some of our best tips and basics on how to go about building up more muscle and strength. Building strength can be challenging for some people especially if we aren’t familiar with the best ways to go about it. Building strength is more than just lifting heavy weights and there are many variables that go into the success of muscle growth. If you aren’t seeing the kind of results you were looking for then there ...
Hold On Tight - MWM#90
December 20, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.94 MB“Life has got all those twists and turns. You’ve got to hold on tight and off you go.” — Nicole Kidman This motivation is about holding on through all the many twists and turns in life. Do not let go, and keep going! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just Try - MWM#89
December 16, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MB“There is nothing impossible to they who will try.” — Alexander the Great This motivation is about just trying, going after it, not talking yourself out of it. It just takes that first step and you can do it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.