Senior Fitness With Meredith

"You can't teach an old dog a new trick" - We use quotes like this very commonly to describe what it feels like to get old but sometimes these sayings can be taken out of context and generalized. For this episode, we decided to highlight a few common quotes like this and attempt to re-frame or redefine them in a way that softens the Sinicism and makes them more relevant to actual aging. In This Ep...

“Be persistent and never give up hope.” —George Lucas This quote reminds us to always keep going with hope in our hearts! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Installing the habit of practicing daily movement is an important aspect of living and active and independent life. Tasks like grocery shopping and carrying groceries, gardening, cleaning the house, walking etc all carry big benefits when done regularly. Luckily some of these rarely feel like "working out" which can contribute to better health and happiness.  In This Episode You Will Learn: 1...

“Life has got all those twists and turns. You’ve got to hold on tight and off you go.” ―Nicole Kidman This quote reminds us that life is full of uncertainties, which are part of the ride! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's travel season currently and going on a trip can be a lot of fun but it can also be somewhat stressful. Airports, long flights, long drives, time zone changes, lack of sleep can all add up and take a toll on you more than you might think. Luckily there are a few small tips you can implement to help make your next travels more stress free mentally and much more healthy physically so you have mo...

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” ―Robert Frost This quote reminds us that life always goes on, no matter what we go through! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've begun rolling out a new series in our video library called "Everyday Routines". This series consists of various exercises and workouts that you can do safely everyday without risk of over use and over working your body. Gentle, safe and reliable movements to help your body stay active and healthy each week. For this episode we wanted to share a few thoughts on why we created this series and...

“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 quote reminds us to keep going, the journey never ends! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is recognized as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a global campaign dedicated to promoting cognitive health, early detection, and support for those impacted by dementias. The movement encourages individuals to learn the warning signs of cognitive decline and adopt proactive, brain-healthy lifestyle habits as shared by the Alzheimer's Association . In order to stay aware and ahead of y...

"Knowledge without follow-through is worse than no knowledge." – Sources of Insight This quote reminds us that no matter how much we know, if we do not do something with it it is all for nothing! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2020 we began offering a "Custom 7 Day Workout Plan" which allowed customers to purchase a workout plan that is designed by Meredith to cater specifically to their fitness goals. This plan consists of specifically chosen workout videos from our growing library which is something you can follow throughout the week. Since releasing this plan, we've learned so many new things about the people...

"If you must doubt something, doubt your limits." – Price Pritchett This quote reminds us to not doubt ourselves, keep going! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hydration counts as one of the pillars in living a healthy life especially as you age. However, it is often overlooked and can cause health issues if not made a regular habit. Taking in water at regular intervals throughout the day has many benefits and helps keep your mind and body well nourished and ready for the challenges of the day. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How we can easily think...

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." – John A. Shedd This quote reminds us that we are made to move, not be idle…so move when you can! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wear and tear on our bodies as we age is a normal part of life. We may notice small aches and pains occasionally that can be off putting. This can also lead you to not want to be as active as you usually are because of the concern that you may feel like your doing more damage to whatever is sore. Luckily, following a few helpful tips in this episode will help you maintain your level of activity an...

"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still." – Chinese Proverb This quote reminds us that slow growth is still growth…no matter the speed it’s better than nothing. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recently heard a great quote about aging on the show "The PITT" on HBO MAX and was immediately inspired by it. We felt it captured the essence of what it is to grow old and how the younger generations perceive you. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What is the quote that we found to be so inspiring and why we decided to dedicate an episode to it. 2). How older generations view the younger gen...

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." – Franklin D. Roosevelt This quote reminds us to be in the present moment, positive in it, and get to the next moment in peace. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is the cornerstone of living an independent lifestyle and the path to longevity. Luckily you don't have to train excessively each week to reap the benefits of exercise. Walking promotes many healthy traits like cardiovascular training, stability, flexibility and more. It is also very easy to do and can be done indoors or outdoors depending on where you live. In This Episode You Wi...

"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong." – N.R. Narayana Murthy This quote reminds us that sometimes it hurts while going through it, but feels worse to not try to move forward. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is key to living a longer, more independent lifestyle as you age. However, some people live very busy lives between work, family, social time etc. It may not always be feasible to dedicate a "chunk" of time in your day specifically for exercise. This week we are asking the question if it makes sense to "split up" your workout into smaller workouts during the day which may make mor...

"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor." - Truman Capote This quote reminds us that we will fail sometimes, but remember when we do succeed the times we failed makes it that much better! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial scams have quickly become one of the fastest growing crimes in the modern digital age. Criminals are being exposed to a wealth of new ways to trick people into giving up important information like social security numbers and bank account numbers. Unfortunately older adults are a common target. The damage caused from these kinds of scams cause mental, emotional and physical stress affecti...

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote reminds us that we all fall sometimes, but we must keep getting up and going! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've never exercised before or maybe took an extended break and now feel like too much time has passed or that you may be too old to start exercising then this podcast episode is definitely for you. These are common feelings amongst many people and know that you are not alone. Feeling like your "time has passed" can make it seem like there no good reason to start exercising which, is farthest...