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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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.
Why We Started Our "Motivation With Meredith" Mini Podcast
December 14, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBHello and thank you for joining us today for this week’s episode! We’ve been having a lot of fun being able to release our mini “bite sized” podcast series “Motivation With Meredith” these past few months and the overwhelming feedback has been positive and inspiring to us. Because of this, we wanted to dedicate one episode to talking about why we decided to start this podcast series and why we thought it was important. Finding motivation and inspiration can be difficult, especially during ...
Listening - MWM#88
December 13, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.95 MB“Willpower and when to stop” - Anonymous This motivation is about being able to listen to ourselves enough to know when it is time to stop/pause, so the progress will actually be better and stronger. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ability - MWM#87
December 09, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 3.01 MB“What the mind wants, and what the body allows”- This motivation is about allowing our minds to be open to what it can do at any given moment; but also being aware of what our body is capable of doing. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great Fitness Gift Ideas For The Holidays
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode! The holidays are here and gift buying season is in full swing! This is a special time of year but it can also be overwhelming especially when trying to find that perfect gift for the special people in your life. This is also true for fitness related gifts as well. The fitness industry is booming and there are many products and services that are offered for fitness related achievement, much of which make the perfect gift for the hol...
G.O.A.L.S. - MWM#86
December 06, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.26 MB“Grow what matters One step At a time. Little by little, your Steps will add up.” This motivation is about taking our time to reach our goals...step by step; day by day...we can do it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep Going - MWM#85
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.6 MB“Don’t watch the clock; Do what it does. Keep going.”-Sam Levenson This motivation is about allowing ourselves the right to move forward on our time. We can continue to keep going without the clock dictating what is to be done when. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Help Curb Those Post Holiday Pounds
November 30, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBHello and thank you for joining us today on this episode! The holidays are always a joyous time of the year. Family and friends come together to celebrate special times and getting the chance to spend time with the ones we love is a blessing. However, we can also let ourselves indulge in all of the delicious foods that come with these times which can sometimes leave us feeling not so healthy when the holidays are over. Luckily there are some things we can do during the festive times that w...
Podcast 111 - How To Help Curb Those Post Holiday Pounds
November 30, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBHello and thank you for joining us today on this episode! The holidays are always a joyous time of the year. Family and friends come together to celebrate special times and getting the chance to spend time with the ones we love is a blessing. However, we can also let ourselves indulge in all of the delicious foods that come with these times which can sometimes leave us feeling not so healthy when the holidays are over. Luckily there are some things we can do during the festive times that w...
Memories - MWM#84
November 29, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2 MB“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” —Dr. Seuss This motivation is about being happy for the memories of moments past. Keep smiling at them, not crying and wishing for them again. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enjoy The Days - MWM#83
November 25, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MB“If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.” —Morris West This motivation is about enjoying each day, not focusing on the negative….staying open to all the possibilities given to each of us on a daily basis. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should You Be Working Out When You're Tired?
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this week’s podcast! It’s no surprise that everyone gets tired. We wake up tired, go to bed tired and sometimes get tired during the middle of the day. We all experience tiredness at some point and it can get tricky when deciding to plan when is the best time to exercise during your day. But should we be working out if our bodies feel tired all the time? We get asked this question a lot through comments and emails and felt it was time to address it a...
Beginnings - MWM#82
November 22, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MB“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” —T.S. Eliot This motivation is about remembering no matter the week, day, or second, we get to start over whenever we want to. There is no end point, new beginnings are always here! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Life - MWM#81
November 18, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.4 MB“Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once.” — Lillian Dickson This motivation is about our one chance to live our life, so live it to the fullest! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Long Should Your Workouts Be?
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBHello and thank you for joining us on todays episode! When it comes to working out we all come from different levels of fitness and abilities. We have different strengths and things that could use improvement. But how long should we be working out to achieve these things? The duration of your workouts play a key role in whether or not the exercises you are doing are still helping your body or putting unnecessary wear and tear. Avoiding extra strain on your already fatigued muscles can cau...
Joy - MWM#80
November 15, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MB“The healthiest response to life is joy.” — Deepak Chopra This motivation is about having a joy-full and joy-filled life. Even in the rough times, enjoy it all to the fullest! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simple Life - MWM#79
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MB“Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated.” — Confucius This motivation is about making life more complicated than necessary. Simplify and enjoy your life! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Stay Active While Dealing With Shoulder Problems
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode! Staying active and exercising regularly can become a challenge for most people when dealing with pain or limitations. Shoulder pain is a common aspect that a lot of people live with. Whether from a past injury, over use or just plain wear and tear, our shoulders are used throughout the day and when using them causes pain it can be a de-motivator when it comes to exercise. Luckily there are things we can keep in mind when dealing w...
Meaningful Life - MWM#78
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.42 MB“If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.” – Eleanor Roosevelt This motivation is about remembering that life throws so much at us, and that is a good thing. It is what makes our life meaningful and flavorful, and worthwhile. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Never Give Up - MWM#77
November 04, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MB“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”– Thomas A. Edison This motivation is about never giving up. When things get hard, keep going forward! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Finding Time To Workout During Busy Days
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode! Time is something we all wish we had more of and sometimes not feeling you you have enough time in the day can make us feel like we have to skip certain things. A lot of the time we tend to skip out on our daily exercise which is understandable from time to time but it can easily turn into a problem if it happens frequrently. Is it still possible to stay on track with regular exercise when it feels like we are losing time during t...
Let Go - MWM#76
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MB“Let go of any thoughts that don’t make you strong” This motivation is about letting go of the negative thoughts, and only allowing positive thoughts to be in the forefront of your mind! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make The Best - MWM#75
October 28, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MB“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”- John Wooden This motivation is about trying to find the good and positive in all of our life experiences. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exercising And Staying Active With Fibromyalgia
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode! Fibromyalgia is more common than we think and affects many adults when it comes to staying physically active and healthy. Dealing with the pain that comes from having this diagnosis can be very de-motivating especially when it comes to physical activity. This can lead to even more health issues down the road if we are not careful. Luckily there are many ways we can stay active even when living with fibromyalgia that will still kee...
Life Moving Forward - MWM#74
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MB“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”- Soren Kierkegaard This motivation is about living life moving forward, but remembering we can learn best from our past experiences….just don’t stay there! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live Life - MWM#73
October 21, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MB“Life is too important to be taken seriously.”-Oscar Wilde This motivation is about living life to the fullest; and allowing mistakes to happen, laugh them off, and keep moving forward! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exercising And Staying Active With Scoliosis
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast episode! This week we’re discussing what can be done to stay active and exercise if you suffer from scoliosis. Scoliosis is very common in many people and if not addressed correctly it can be a de-motivator of staying active. However with a little knowledge in our back pockets and a safe approach, we can still live an active lifestyle in a safe manner with scoliosis. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s experien...
One Step - MWM#72
October 18, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MB“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”- Lao Tzu This motivation is about trusting in ourselves enough to take that first step! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sweet Life - MWM#71
October 14, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MB“Life is short, and it is up to you to make it sweet.”- Sarah Louise Delany This motivation is about living life to the fullest. It goes by fast, make it good! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exercising And Staying Active With Bad Knees
October 12, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBHello and thank you for joining us on the podcast this week! Staying active and exercising regularly can be challenging enough but trying to do that while dealing with bad knees and/or knee pain can be even more challenging. when we deal with issues like knee pain it can be a big de-motivator and distract us from our real life health goals and issues. Luckily you don’t have to let knee pain sideline you! It is still possible to stay active and exercise regularly if you take the proper step...
Start - MWM#70
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.67 MB“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”-Mark Twain This motivation is about getting started to reach any goal. The hardest part is taking the first step, but once you do it will propel you in the right direction! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do Not Stop - MWM#69
October 07, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MB“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”- Confucius This motivation is about continuing to move forward, no matter the challenges we face! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Keeping Track Of Your Workouts And Progress
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBThank you for joining us on this week’s episode! For this podcast we have some great tips from Meredith on ways you can keep track of your workouts so you can monitor your progress. Tracking your workouts is a great idea if you want to see how you progress over time. This can be a motivating and rewarding habit because watching your improvements over time help gain confidence and knowledge about yourself along the way. In this episode Meredith talks about some of her best tips on how you ...
Do It Right - MWM#68
October 04, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MB“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”-Mae West This motivation is about living your best life, on purpose, with no regrets! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dream Big - MWM#67
September 30, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MB“All our dreams come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”-Walt Disney This motivation is about continuing to dream, never stop! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Getting Into Senior Fitness Training
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! This week on the podcast we have a fun and informative discussion with Meredith on her best tips and advice for anyone looking to get into senior fitness training. Senior health and wellness is a booming industry as our population gets older and staying active and healthy is at the top of the priority list for many ageing adults. This need has opened up many new opportunities in the fitness sector especially for our older generations and ...
Attitude - MWM#66
September 27, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MB“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”-Maya Angelou This motivation is about realizing our attitude shapes a lot of the world around us, and how we should view and approach it in life. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Impact - MWM#65
September 23, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MB“A life is not important except in the impact it has on others lives.”-Jackie Robinson This motivation is about how what we do says so much more than what we say, at times. What we do for others is the impact on futures! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Exercising If You Have Bad Hips
September 21, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this week’s podcast! In this episode we’ll be diving into some helpful tips that you can try if you suffer from hip pain while exercising. Hip pain can be a demotivator when it comes to staying regularly active. It just isn’t fun to exercise when you have pain in your hips and we are here to help you get through this show stopper. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some common everyday things that contribute to eventual hip pain over time that we ma...