Senior Fitness With Meredith

“And one has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.” —Paulo Coelho This motivation is about going forward even when you are fearful of doing it, that is true bravery! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast! Feeling like you are running out of time during your day is very common for most of us. We get busy with chores, tasks and running around that it feels like we have very little time to exercise. Fortunately exercising doesn’t have to take hours out of your day. There are still very effective workouts that you can do during your busy day that will...

“We will either find a way, or make one.” —Anibal Barca This motivation is about not letting a failure stop you…find new ways to succeed and continue on! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying motivated to exercise can be challenging. Throw in a busy schedule, lack of time, days where we don’t feel 100% and regular exercise can slowly fall by the wayside for most of us. What happens next are feelings of laziness, lethargy, and a possible lack of energy. Falling into a fitness “rut” isn’t something we usually plan to do, it just sometimes happens and can be attributed to many fac...

“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” —Nelson Mandela This motivation is about persevering, and being judged based upon how we can get through obstacles and continue on. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode! We are heading into Thanksgiving for this episode and taking a moment to talk about why it’s important to be thankful for the fitness accomplishments you achieved this year. It may seem like a “no-brainer” to appreciate what you have accomplished but most of us rarely look back and take a moment to really relish in the hard work you’ve put in and...

“All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.”- Viola Davis This motivation is about moving towards what you want… keep dreaming and keep trying! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode! Shoulders are a body part we use everyday but how much do we actually think about them when we exercise or do strenuous work? The shoulder is made up of many muscles, ligaments and bone all working together to give us full range of upper body motion. There is also many chances for injury in this area as well if not looked after correctly. Our sho...

“A ship is always safe a shore but that is not what it’s built for.”- Albert Einstein This motivation is about remembering you are built to move, try, keep going even when the waters are scary! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There is nothing impossible to they who will try.”-Alexander The Great This motivation is about trying, knowing we CAN do it but it starts with trying! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on the episode! Embracing an active lifestyle and exercising regularly every week has shown to improve your quality of life especially as we age. But did you know there is more work that can be done to keep your body healthy in addition to regular exercise? Making sure we embrace recovery techniques post workout can also be just as effective with keeping you heal...

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES.”-William James This motivation is about having intention with all you do, knowing you make a difference in this world. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Tough times never last, but tough people do.”-Robert H. Schuller This motivation is about getting through tough times by staying positive, brave, and tough! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode! The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time and if you value your health and fitness as much as we do then you know that setting health goals is always a point of focus during this time. But how do we come up with attainable/realistic goals based on our progress from the current year? This can be challenging for some as we all have dif...

“Happiness is not something ready made; it comes from your own actions.”-Dalai Lama This motivation is about reminding ourselves that we have to work hard for ourselves to attain our goals and ultimate happiness! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”-Albert Einstein This motivation is about making mistakes in life, which means you are trying new things and pushing yourself! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode! If you have ever owned a pet or currently own one now then you know how much they can impact our lives. Having pets as part of the family can have many benefits but can also be challenging at times. They love us dearly and we love them, but how do they really affect our mental health? In this episode we dive into the many ways caring for and owni...

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” -Billie Jean King This motivation is about not giving up…to be a Champion means to keep going! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”- Thomas Edison This motivation is about working hard to get to where we want to go, towards the opportunity! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode! This week we are going down our list of the best 5 strength training exercises seniors should be doing on a regular weekly basis. and what areas of the body are being targeted. Strength training should be included in your weekly exercise schedule along side cardio and stretching. Exercising with some kind of resistance (it doesn’t have to be weig...

“Attitude is the ‘little’ thing that makes a big difference.” -Winston Churchill This motivation is about our attitude making all the difference in what we do and where we go! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”- A.A. Milne  This motivation is about reminding ourselves that we are MORE than we give ourselves credit…you can do it! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode! This week we are excited to share with you our very first product review featuring the Bob and Brad Deep Tissue Massage Gun!  If you haven’t heard of Bob and Brad they are 2 physical therapists that have a YouTube channel with over 4 million subscribers. (at the time of writing this) They recently contacted us and wanted to know if we could revie...

“We will fail when we fail to try.”-Rosa Parks This motivation is about trying, even if we fail…we always fail if we never try! Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” —Mahatma Gandhi This motivation is about harmony in every aspect of life. Meredith Support the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.