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.
Self care is an aspect of life that everyone should consider at some point especially as you age. Small tasks that you should keep in mind that focus on taking care of your physical, mental and emotional well being can add up at the end of the day, week and month. This week we're sharing a few of of the most essential tasks that you can try when it comes to self care. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why self care is so important especially as you age and why we thought it was a good idea to dedicate and episode to this issue. 2). What the priority is when it comes to self care and how this can often be over looked when living a busy life focusing on others. 3). Why it's important to consider setting "boundaries" when it comes to feeling overwhelmed. 4). The importance of making time to participate in activities that "rejuvenate" and "refresh" you on a regular basis. 5). Why doing the things that make you feel in "control" of your life is key to maintaining a clearer mental and emotional state which helps your overall wellness. /// We hope these tips on self care are helpful to you and open up the possibilities of health, wellness and longevity through consistent self care routines and tasks. Little reminders that you can practice will keep your goal of long term physical, mental and emotional health a stable pillar in your life now and for years to come. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison This quote reminds us that we can not give up, we must keep trying even if it is “just one more time”, it will keep us going! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this special episode we're sharing a few things we've learned after releasing over 400 exercise related videos on our YouTube channel. We started our channel in 2019 and have learned so many interesting things about creating a fitness brand online and getting to know the amazing fitness community that has become of it. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences and history in teaching fitness classes for people of all ages and how that lead into creating the Senior Fitness With Meredith YouTube channel. 2). Why our YouTube channel is really focused on creating exercises for people of all ages and abilities even though it is name "Senior" Fitness With Meredith. 3). The importance of creating exercises that support all levels of fitness from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. 4). Some of the amazing feedback we've received over the years from all over the world and how that helps give us more ideas on things to try and exercises to create. 5). Some of the great relationships and stories that have come from creating helpful exercise content and how that has been a great surprise for our team. /// Thank you for joining us on this special episode. It has been quite the journey for our team and we've learned so many things from our subscribers and followers. We could definitely not have made it this far without your support. We hope to continue releasing more health and fitness related content in the years to come and we can't wait to see what the future has in store! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out." - Calvin Coolidge This quote reminds us that small steps done each day are what help us attain goals, and to keep going! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the podcast we're stretching out and "opening our minds" about how we should all be more like our tongues! This may sound funny, but there is a story behind it and how it actually relates to staying active on a regular basis. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). The story behind how this topic came about and why we thought it was very relatable to our listeners and those who enjoy an active lifestyle. 2). The importance of movement throughout your day, even when you're not actually exercising. 3). Some suggestions on how to stay motivated when you don't feel like exercising or being active. 4). Why we often make the mistake that trying to get fit or lose weight is like a straight line when in reality there are many ups and downs to get through which is normal. 5). How your body changes over time and what may have worked to stay active in the past may not work as easily now or into the future. /// We hope you enjoyed this fun episode and maybe after hearing it you'll agree on why we should all try to be more like our tongues! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." - Colin Powell This quote reminds us that hard work continually is what gets us to our goals, not just hopes! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September is Falls Prevention Awareness month and in this episode we wanted to shed more light on this important cause. Unexpected falls can cause much more than just physical damage. There are many mental and emotional aspects that come into play not just for the person who experienced a fall but also surrounding friends and family. Falls can occur at any age but the most vulnerable are older adults or those with disabilities. Luckily there are a few easy things that you can do to minimize the risk of a fall to remain safe in your home or living space. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What Falls Prevention Awareness Month is and why it has become so important to recognize each year. 2). Why it's important to highlight Falls Prevention Month in all independent and assisted living facilities. 3). The importance of including easy to follow balance exercises each week in your regular exercise routines which help build strength and stability. 4). How certain medications can cause problems with balance which can lead to falls and other physical complications and why it's important to discuss this with your doctor. 5). Why it's important to make sure any assistive devices like a walker or cane are regularly checked so they don't break or collapse which can lead to a dangerous fall. /// We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may have experienced a fall. Making sure to take a few extra steps in securing your surroundings to avoid the risk of a fall will go a long way to a safer, healthier, more independent life for you and your loved ones. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming." - Morgan Harper Nichols This quote reminds us that it is important to look at our progress, to see how far we have come especially when we are feeling down on ourselves. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maintaining a regular exercise schedule is one of the gold standard indicators of health and wellness and making sure your mind and body are in the best shape they can be. However, no matter how much we exercise there may always seem to be aches and pains and mental challenges that we attribute to living an active lifestyle. Surprisingly, there are many other factors that can affect the way your mind and body responds to daily life and one of those can most definitely be the weather. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to this topic and how common it is to feel the effects of the weather and yet, not realize how much it is affecting you. 2). Insight into the comments and feedback we receive on our YouTube channel and website in regards to how different weather climates around the world affect others who live an active lifestyle. 3). How weather can affect you mentally and emotionally which can be challenging when trying to maintain consistency with exercise and diet. 4). How certain climates and weather changes can affect your respiratory system which can cause problems in your overall well being. 5). How constant weather changing patterns can weaken your immune system especially in those who may not be very physically active or overall healthy. /// We hope the tips in this episode are helpful if you are experiencing physical or mental challenges during your active lifestyle. The weather isn't usually something we focus on when it comes to staying active and healthy but it most certainly can play a role in how your body and mind respond to exercise and the everyday challenges we encounter. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates This quote reminds us that we must build the new to make change stick! MeredithSee 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.”
