A 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.
“Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.”-Michael Josephson This motivation is about remembering to enjoy the journey we call life, while looking at how much we have accomplished, and knowing what we can still do! MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.” -Jennifer Aniston This motivation is about allowing lessons to be learned from everything in life, with no regrets.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s episode!This week we have a great discussion about why we felt it was important to offer “Audio Only” workouts for the visually impaired. This is a new feature on our website which you can find here that focuses on workouts that are meant for those who may have limited sight or are possibly blind. We felt it was important to try and offer a way for people who cannot see to still have access to fitness routines that are safe, reliable and designed specifically for them.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What our audio workout feature is and why we decided to set up a page on our website dedicated to releasing this type of content for the visually impaired.2). Why we feel that this type of health and fitness content needs to be created and how the fitness industry has been lacking in catering to the visually impaired.3). Meredith’s unique approach to exercise routines that are in an audio format only and how she carefully designs and implements them so that are safe for those who have limited or no vision at all.4). Why getting feedback about these audio workouts will help us improve on them and hopefully help provide a better way for the visually impaired to stay active and healthy as well.5). How Meredith records her audio only workouts and her reasoning for doing them while recording to make sure they are safe for those who are listening and following along.///Thank you again for joining us for this important episode. Making sure health and fitness content is available for all people is very important to us which is why decided to try this new feature. We’re excited being able to share exercising routines for people who may be visually impaired and allowing all of us maintain a healthy lifestyle no matter what the limitation is. We hope you agree as well.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”-Arthur Ashe This motivation is about not comparing yourself to how you were on another day; not discrediting what you have; and knowing what you can do! MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” —Mother TeresaThis motivation is about spreading positivity, love, laughter, and joy wherever you go…touch people in a positive way and feel better because you did! MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast!Choosing the right clothing when you exercise is an important aspect of living and active lifestyle. Choosing clothes you feel comfortable in can make a big difference when it comes to getting a great workout. Knowing that you are wearing the proper clothing for the exercise routines you choose not only makes you feel good but can also help keep you safe.In This Podcast Episode You Will Learn:1). Why wearing the right exercising clothing that works for you is so important and some of Meredith’s experiences with her clients over the years on the different kinds of clothing she has seen.2). How the exercise clothing market has grown over the past few years and why companies are expanding their own ideas on what exercising clothing is for people of all ages.3). Why breathability of your workout clothing is one of the most important factors when choosing exercise clothing.4). Meredith’s thoughts on if you decide to online shop for your workout clothes without being able to try them on first.5). Why choosing the right shoes for your workouts is also one of the most important decisions and some of Meredith’s best tips on what to look for.///Thank you again for joining us today! We hope our tips in this episode help you think about how you can choose the right clothes for exercising. Making sure you feel comfortable when you exercise is such a big part of staying active and hopefully you too can find the perfect athletic wear to help give you the confidence to take on any challenge:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this audio workout Meredith is guiding you through an easy to follow abs and core strengthening workout designed to tighten and tone.Have a great workout!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this audio workout Meredith is guiding you through an easy to follow seated cardio workout that you can do right at home.Have a great workout!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”-Lucille BallThis motivation is about loving yourself, first and foremost, and moving forward stronger and better in this world! MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“It is absolutely still possible to make a difference.”—Michelle ObamaThis motivation is about remembering, no matter age or where you are in life, you can make a difference!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.
Meredith became interested in working with older adults after a client asked her to become the Fitness Coordinator at a local senior community, and the rest is history! Meredith has a passion for motivating others to lead happy and healthy lifestyles and is dedicated to helping seniors enrich their mental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Her goals are to help all audiences in their health and fitness journey, be an overall inspiration, and help others reach their goals.
Meredith says, “I see fitness not just as a ‘go, go, go,’ ‘push yourself harder,’ ‘run faster’ objective. It is more purposeful, more long-term in benefits, and for overall wellness.”
