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.
Hello 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 these challenging times and having the opportunity to put more positive content into the world to help you through your challenges is important to us.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s philosophy on setting up her mini podcast series and why she likes to anchor each episode around an inspirational quote.2). Why this podcast series is meant to be about more than just health and fitness based content and more on motivational topics that can apply to anyone.3). How the quotes she chooses to highlight are applicable to just about anyone and not just seniors.4). Why motivation and feeling motivated is such an important part of our lives and how this series can help with your own challenges with motivation.5). Some of Meredith’s best tips on helping you stay motivated when navigating your own challenges in life.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope you’ve had a chance to check out our “Motivation With Meredith” mini podcasts and that they help inspire you to achieve the goals you have and manage the challenges that arise. We could all use a little boost every now and then and hopefully this episode and our motivation mini podcasts will be of help to you.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Willpower and when to stop” - AnonymousThis 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.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“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.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello 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 holidays!But how do you know what that perfect gift is in such a saturated market?Luckily we have a few suggestions this week that fit all budgets and levels of fitness:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Our thoughts on how the fitness industry has become a crowded space and how difficult it can be to navigate the overwhelming amount of products and services that are offered when it comes to holiday shopping.2). Some of Meredith’s favorite fitness equipment that she relies on and how that helps her stay on budget and on track with her fitness regimen.3). Some great gift ideas to consider that fall within the $25 – $30 range as well as great ideas at higher prices.4). Why gifts like massage sessions and therapies also make great gifts because they focus more on the recovery and wellness aspect of fitness.5). Some of our best suggestions on the latest tech related fitness gifts for that special “techie” in your life!:)///Thank you again for joining us this week! We hope the suggestions in this episode give you some great ideas into where to start shopping for special people in your life. Fitness related products or services can make a great gift and help motivate others to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Happy shopping!Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“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!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Don’t watch the clock; Do what it does. Keep going.”-Sam LevensonThis 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.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello 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 will both allow us to indulge AND help keep us healthy so that when the holidays are over, we don’t feel like we’re starting all over again with our health and fitness.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to dedicate an episode to talking about the extra weight we may put on during the holidays and how hard it can be to stay motivated to exercise.2). Some of the main contributors that allow us to relax on exercising and maybe indulging a bit more than we usually do when it comes to eating during the holiday season.3). Ways that portion control can help you maintain your diet during the holidays. Still partaking in seasonal foods and deserts but watching how much you consume will help in the long run.4). Tips on maintaining your exercise schedule during the holidays and how sometimes even doing a little bit is more than skipping it altogether.5). How the rush to start exercising and eating healthy is hard to maintain at the beginning of the year throughout the rest of the year and what you can do to help you stay motivated to keep up with your health goals.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode! We hope the tips in this podcast help you navigate a joyous and heathy holiday season. Staying healthy and enjoying life to it’s fullest is always possible and the holidays are no exception. We hope you’ll agree!:)Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“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.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.” —Morris WestThis 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.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello 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 and dedicate one episode to some of our best tips and advice on working out when you feel tired.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith’s reasons for deciding to dedicate a full episode to discussing if you should workout or exercise when you feel tired and why it’s important to address.2). A lot of the factors that go into making us feel tired like lack of sleep, nutrition etc.3). The certain signs that your body tells you when you need a rest today to recover and recharge.4). Suggestions on what we can do to prepare ourselves to exercise if we do feel tired and how to get our bodies ready for working out.5). When are the best times to take rest days and how to determine what works for you through listening to your body which is the most important factor.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope the tips in this podcast will help you decide on what’s best for you body and schedule when it comes to exercising on a regular basis. Listening to our bodies is important and finding the right times in the day or night to get in that all important workout is key to longevity and success.Til the next episode!Team 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.”
