Senior Fitness With Meredith
512 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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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Slow And Steady - MWM#61
September 09, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.52 MB“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” ―A.A. Milne This motivation is about taking our time, doing it right, and getting there when it’s time! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seated Versus Standing Exercises
September 07, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode! In this podcast we dive into a great discussion on comparing both seated and standing exercises and which one might be best for you. Both types of exercises have benefits and just because you are sitting in a chair doesn’t mean that you aren’t getting an intense and meaningful workout. However not all workout types are the same and what may seem best seated could have better benefits as a standing workout and vice versa. In This ...
Look Up - MWM#60
September 06, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MB“Don't look at your feet to see if you are doing it right. Just dance.” ―Anne Lamott This motivation is about not looking down, not over analyzing yourself...just keep dancing, keep going, keep working hard and looking up! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choose Wisely - MWM#59
September 02, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MB“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” — Stephen R. Covey This motivation is about choosing your life rather than letting what happens to you being your guide. Rise up above your circumstances to be your best, and decide what that is , and live it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What We've Learned From Reaching 25,000 Subscribers On YouTube!
August 31, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBHello and thank you for joining us this week on the podcast! For this episode we wanted to dedicate some time to looking back on the growth of our YouTube channel to 25,000 subscribers recently wow! It’s been quite a journey so far and we have learned so much! We have learned about so many people’s stories and health journeys which has been very unexpected. We hope enjoy going down this memory lane with us this week! In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How starting a YouTube fitness chan...
Your Reality - MWM#58
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.02 MB“Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality” — Les Brown This motivation is about living your true authentic life. Not allowing others thoughts and opinions waver you from being you! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stay Motivated - MWM#57
August 26, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MB“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar This motivation is about staying motivated each and every day! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Avoiding Injury While Exercising
August 24, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode! For this discussion we are breaking down some of the best tips to help you avoid injury while exercising. Getting injured is no fun and can lead to many more problems down the road. If you exercise regularly and/or live a very active life style then avoiding injury while you exercise should be something that is in the forefront of your mind. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How fear of injury is a driving factor in how we som...
One Step At A Time - MWM#56
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.73 MB“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” — Joe Girard This motivation is about going on, even when it is the most difficult journey you feel you have to take. Keep going! Team Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Success From Failures - MWM#55
August 19, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.73 MB“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” —Dale Carnegie This motivation is about staying on course even when you feel as if you are falling behind, failing, and want to give up. These obstacles will help you grow and succeed. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We Answer Google's Top Questions About Senior Fitness
August 17, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBHello and thank you for joining us on today’s episode! We recently discovered that when searching for the term “Senior Fitness” on Google that our content is now being listed on the first page! Wow! We never thought we’d be able to achieve such a task and have done so with your help. Thank You! We also noticed that when arriving on the first page, there are commonly asked questions about senior fitness that come up, these are questions that Google specifies as the most popular search terms...
Optimism - MWM#54
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.61 MB“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill This motivation is about trying to stay positive and optimistic in the most trying of times. Seeing good and growth when things feel all bad and difficult. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luck And Work - MWM#53
August 12, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.1 MB“I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” — Thomas Jefferson Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Re-Motivate Yourself Back Into Exercising
August 10, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast! This week we’re taking a look at the struggle we all deal with at some point, getting back into exercising after taking some time away. We all take a break from exercise, whether it’s because our bodies feel like they need a rest, sickness, injury or even just taking a vacation. We all step away from it and sometimes longer than others. However, this can pose a challenge when it’s time to start exercising again. How do we get ourselve...
Actions - MWM#52
August 09, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MB“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rainbows After Rain - MWM#51
August 05, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MB“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”-Dolly Parton This motivation is about pushing through and realizing that the journey you're on comes with many challenges. In order to get to the other side of your goals you have to face the roadblocks to persevere. You got this! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Foods To Help You Build Muscle
August 03, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this episode! This week we have a great discussion on some of the best foods you can eat to help you build more muscle. we receive many questions on which exercises help build up your muscles and we love getting the chance to learn more bout you and your routines. Building up muscle takes a 2 pronged approach in that you need to be consistent with your resistance exercises but you should also be eating the right foods. Doing both regularly and consiste...
Always Appreciate - MWM#50
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.83 MB“Expect nothing. Appreciate everything.” This motivation is about appreciating every moment we have. Remembering we have to work hard for things, expecting nothing in return but feeling good for ourselves. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stay Positive To Be Positive - MWM#49
July 29, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MB“A negative mind will never give you a positive life.” This motivation is about staying positive through times when we want to be negative. Keeping the mind focused and in a good place will keep you on track to staying positive! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Type Of Resistance Bands Should You Use?
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 9.97 MBHello and thank you for joining us for today’s podcast episode! This week we’re jumping into on of our most highly received questions, what type of resistance bands should you use? (And what type of bands does Meredith use!) This is a great question and depending on your level of fitness, it can have many answers. Fortunately Meredith is here to help us sort it all out! Resistance bands are a great way to add resistance and strength training to your workouts in an easy to use fashion. If ...
Look For The Reasons - MWM#48
July 26, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.47 MB“There are hidden blessings in every struggle.” This motivation is about staying positive and looking for reasons and blessings while we may be struggling with something in our lives. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Go Easy On You - MWM#47
July 22, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MB“Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.” This motivation is about remembering that at the end of each day, we must say to ourselves that we tried hard no matter the outcome of the day. No beating ourselves up, just positivity and compassion…being gentle with ourselves while we continue to work hard. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Size Dumbbells Should You Use?
July 20, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 9.9 MBThank you for joining us for this week’s episode! We get a lot of questions from many people around the world asking about what size dumbbells Meredith uses in her workout videos so we decided to dedicate one episode to discussing what dumbbells we use but more importantly which ones are best for you. Dumbbells are a great piece of workout equipment to have with you. They are great for resistance training, building up muscle in all parts of the body from both upper and lower areas. But wh...
Give Up? - MWM#46
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MB“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”- Babe Ruth This motivation is about not giving up! Be the one who, even when everyone thinks you should, you never give up! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Respect Your Body - MWM#45
July 15, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MB“Respect your body. It’s the only one you’ve got.” This motivation is about respecting your body, being happy in your skin, staying positive with yourself! Look at all the amazing and wonderful things your body can do and stop getting mad at it because it can not do something. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Taking Care Of Your Lower Back
July 13, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBHello and thank you for joining us for this episode! This week we’re taking a look at a part of the body that can cause many issues for people if not taken care of properly… the lower back. It seems as though we all go through a time in our lives where we can suffer from lower back issues. This is very common especially as we age. We may not realize it but we use our back in everything we do. This can become very clear when we injure ourselves and are unable to do simple activities like wa...
Believe In You - MWM#44
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.39 MB“Believe in yourself a little more.” This motivation is about believing in yourself. Not thinking negatively, not talking down on yourself...believing you can and using that strength to do it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Go Through It - MWM#43
July 08, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MB“The best way out is always through”. -Robert Frost This motivation is about staying strong no matter what we are going through. And going through it is sometimes the best way. It isn’t always easy and fun, but you can do it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should You Add Weights To Your Cardio Routines?
July 06, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBHello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast! In this episode we’re diving into the topic of adding weight to your cardio routines and is this a good idea? Cardio exercises are a great way to get your heart rate up and burn calories. However if you feel like you ever want to “up the intensity” is it a good idea to add weight to your cardio exercises? Everyone is build differently and we are all at different levels of fitness. Adding weight can help you “get more” out of your cardi...
When - MWM#42
July 05, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.66 MBThis motivation is about doing, going, stop making excuses! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep Getting Up - MWM#41
July 01, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.74 MB“A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.”-Serena Williams This 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. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exercises To Help Strengthen And Tone Your Core
June 29, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBHello 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). Wh...
Pilot Your Life - MWM#40
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MB“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot.”-Michael Altshuler This 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. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look To The Future - MWM#39
June 24, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.59 MB“It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts.”-Ella Fitzgerald This 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. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exercises To Help Strengthen And Tone Your Arms
June 22, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBSupport the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't Wait - MWM#38
June 21, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.81 MB“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” -Napoleon Hill This 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. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do It! - MWM#37
June 17, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.59 MB“You must do the things you think you cannot do.”-Eleanor Roosevelt This 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! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exercising In Extreme Weather Climates
June 15, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBHello 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 deg...
Hold On Tight - MWM#36
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.8 MB“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”- Carol Burnett This 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! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Become You - MWM#35
June 10, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.87 MB“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”- Zig Ziegler This motivation is about continuing to work towards your goals, no matter your age or stage in life. And look at yourself and how you change as you grow while working towards your goals! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Is Brain Fog?
June 08, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBHello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode! This week we are discussing the idea of brain fog… what is it and does it mean bigger issues lie waiting? We all struggle with remembering things no matter what age we are. Forgetting names, places, items like car keys etc, all happen to everyone. But just because we experience these kind of forgetful moments or what we sometimes call “brain fog” does that mean we are losing our memories? Not necessarily. Being forgetful doesn’t m...
Your Direction - MWM#34
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.47 MB“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”- Jimmy Dean This motivation is about adapting to the ever changing world. Whatever comes your way, be able to move and meld with it to stay positive and happy. It is possible! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep Dreaming - MWM#33
June 03, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.46 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 big. Keep goals in front of you, and work toward them...no matter how much of a dream they may seem to you right now. You can do it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Motivating Others To Eat Healthy
June 01, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBHello and thank you for joining us on today's podcast! This week we're taking up a new topic about how to help motivate others to eat healthy. Now this is a broad statement and can be interpreted in many ways because eating healthy can mean many things. Most importantly though is when someone you know or love is having health problems that can specifically be tied to their diet, improving ones eating habits could be much more serious than most. It's not easy to try and get someone to embra...
Keep Moving - MWM#32
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MB“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”-Albert Einstein This motivation is about moving through life, even when we want to stop and do nothing when things get tough. We must keep moving to stay healthy and All Over Strong. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Impossibility To Accomplishment - MWM#31
May 27, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MB“Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” – Robert H. Schuller This motivation is about remembering how far you have come, and all you have accomplished. We always forget about the strides we make and how the impossible becomes the accomplished. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bodyweight Training
May 25, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBHello and thank you for joining us on another podcast! In this episode we are discussing the topic of body weight exercises and are they just as effective for you as exercising with weights? Body weight exercises like push up, sit ups, chin ups etc. have been a staple of core exercises since the beginning of time. They are a great way to get a workout in with very little to no equipment and still keep your body in great physical condition. Using only the weight of your body can be used in...
Goals - MWM#30
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MB“I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.” – Michael Phelps This motivation is about the goals we make for ourselves. Let those goals be attainable, but lofty. Make them difficult to reach, and feel even more accomplished when you do! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make The Best - MWM#29
May 20, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MB“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” – John Wooden This motivation is about learning to make the best of anything handed to us. Like the old “When life gives you lemons”...it is true! Stay positive and make the best of everything. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips On Motivating Others To Exercise
May 18, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBEmbracing regular exercise is one of the most important gifts you can give to your body and health. Staying in shape, staying active and most importantly staying consistent is key to living a longer healthy life. But what about someone you love? Or maybe a friend? Motivating other people whom you care about to be as motivated about exercising as you are is not easy. Especially if they have never embraced the same ideals as you. We always want the best for people around us and in a perfect ...