Senior Fitness With Meredith

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot This quote reminds us to keep fighting for what we have always wanted from life…we can be whatever we want to be, no matter what! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting motivated to come back to exercise after a recent injury or illness can be challenging especially as we age. Going from nursing an injury or illness which, mostly means our level of activity is very low to regular weekly exercise isn’t always as easy as it seems. There are many factors that can affect us which aren’t necessarily physical. Mental and emotional aspects can play a big role in...

“Don’t let the fear of aging limit your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey This quote reminds us that age should never stop us from dreaming and pursuing those dreams! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our mood is an important aspect of our daily lives and can directly contribute to our levels of engagement, awareness, activity and much more throughout the day. If you often don’t feel like doing certain things or don’t feel “in the mood”, this can directly affect not only your life but also the lives of others around you. Luckily, regular exercise can help offset our mood swings and help make us...

“The only way to make your dreams come true is to wake up and do something about them.” – Steve Jobs This quote reminds us that if we have dreams and hopes, we have to wake up each day and work for them! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The technology market has exploded in the past couple of years with mobile phones, computers, cars etc. The fitness industry has also bought in on this trend and has gone all in on new technologies that can help you with your active lifestyle. From fitness bands, watches to treadmills and home fitness gyms. Even our very own YouTube channel is considered part of this technology growth! With so muc...

“It’s never too late — never too late to start over, never too late to be happy.” – Jane Fonda This quote reminds us that no matter our age or where we are, we can do what we wish and hope for, and always be happy! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choosing the right weight size when exercising is an important aspect when performing resistance training. Making sure you choose a weight size that is comfortable for the exercise you are doing can make the difference between possibly risking injury and building strength safely. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s overall philosophy on weight training and the benefits of regular resist...

“Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live it, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I’ve taken for granted.”-Sylvia Plath This quote reminds us to live now, because it is now and all we have…do not take it for granted! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multi tasking is the act of attempting to accomplish many things at once. Doing laundry, balancing your check book, doing the dishes, texting your family members etc. Trying to get many things done at once can make you feel as if you’re being productive but it can also take a toll on your mental, emotional and physical well being if it becomes the norm for your living style. In This Episode You Wi...

“Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves.”-Cheryl Strayed This quote reminds us that many of the fears we have are ones we tell ourselves, and make ourselves believe. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a balanced diet to compliment an active lifestyle is key to living longer and healthier. However, not knowing exactly what we put into our bodies to support our healthy lifestyle can be a drawback, especially when we think what we are consuming is healthy. Nutrition labels give us the information we need to make smart choices and allow us to build a plan around the best choices of food for...

“Stop making excuses, you're the only one stopping you.”-Issa Rae This quote reminds us that the excuses that we use are usually ones we make so we do not have to do something. Let’s stop making excuses! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is vital to living a longer more independent life and making sure to include both cardio exercises and strength training when exercising are the pillars to good body health. But what is the best combination to start with when you train? Should you begin with cardio exercises like walking and running or should you begin with resistance training using weights for movements like curl...

“The Sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” -Charles Dickens This quote reminds us that our  weakness can change when we allow our internal strength and courage to grow. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise takes effort to achieve and can benefit your health in many ways. However, attempting to exercise in clothing/attire that doesn’t fit right or isn’t comfortable can actually be hurting your chances of getting a great workout in. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What inspired Meredith to discuss this topic and how she reacted when she saw someone exercising at the gym wearing je...

“You don't have to understand life. You just have to live it.”-Matt Haig This quote is the reminder that life should be lived, even when we do not understand what is going on and why things are  happening…keep living. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking in protein is an important aspect to living a healthy and active lifestyle. We all know that adding protein to your meals helps your body build and maintain muscle which is very important when it comes to being able to handle the physical activities throughout the day (carrying groceries, going up stairs etc). But do you know how MUCH protein you should be consuming on a daily basis to best...

“Thankfully, dreams can change. If we'd all stuck with our first dream, the world would be overrun with cowboys and princesses.”-Stephen Colbert This quote lets you know it is okay to change your plans, come up with new dreams, and live your true and authentic life for YOU! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular exercise is part of the main pillars in life that will help you stay healthy, strong and live longer. We put a lot of time and energy into it over the years which sometimes makes us feel like we should be seeing certain results as our bodies change. However, this may not always be the case. Not seeing results from the hard work you do exercising can be frustrating and de-motivating. Puttin...

“Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or having everything happen all at once.”-Paulo Coelho This quote is a reminder that your will can help you push through the all or nothing…you can do it! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preventing falls is an important aspect of living an active lifestyle especially as we age. Injury from a fall can have long lasting effects not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. Being proactive and including exercises in your weekly routine that support strengthening the muscles which are the core of our balance is important to staying independent well into our later years. In...

“There’s always a new challenge to keep you motivated.”-Sean Connery This quote is a reminder that even the challenges of life can be your motivation to keep moving forward! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We receive many comments and questions about what is the perfect workout to do each week. This of course is different for everyone and is open to interpretations but it did get us wondering if there is such a thing as the “Pinnacle of Fitness”? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their thoughts on striving for the perf...

“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”-Audrey Hepburn This quote is the reminder of how important it is to have others in our lives…and to keep them close! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.