Senior Fitness With Meredith

 “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” - Sam Levenson This quote reminds us to remember that time is very precious, but we must not be controlled by a clock…keep going, keep living! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've been getting many questions lately on the use of a weight vest as added resistance when going for walks or exercising. This made us think about putting together an episode discussing the pros and cons of this exercise apparatus. If you've never used a weight vest than our discussion could be interesting for you as well as anyone who has used one or is thinking about trying it. In This Episod...

“Energy flows where the mind goes…” This quote reminds us that focusing your attention on something leads you to put more energy into it. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maintaining a healthy diet is a great way to keep your body and mind working in top shape no matter what life throws at you. However, doing so is usually easier said than done. Let's face it, we love the foods we love and sacrificing our favorite foods for somewhat "unappealing" options can be a big ask. Fortunately you don't have to give up the foods you love to maintain a healthy diet. There are...

“Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.” —Stephen R. Covey This quote reminds us that we are in charge of what we do, being our motivator and actor upon those things! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living an active lifestyle can keep you on your feet for most of the day. Even everyday activities like going to the grocery store, gardening, or going for a walk all require much from your body and the best thing you can do to make sure your physical well being is being taken into consideration is to lace up your feet with safe and effective footwear. Not realizing how important this step is&nbsp...

“To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try." - Rosa Parks This quote reminds us that we must try, and move forward, in order to create change. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. It is crucial to recharging the systems throughout your body and mind to make sure you are performing at your best the next day. However, getting the right amount of sleep isn't always possible and life has many ways of challenging your sleeping habits which may not always be in your favor. Luckily there are some things y...

“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.” - Babe Ruth This quote reminds us to persevere and you will prosper! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying motivated to exercise regularly can be challenging for most people. This can also be more challenging for those who may have recently lost a spouse or whom are regularly alone. Installing the habit of regular exercise is important to living a long and full independent life and gathering the energy to do it each week can be difficult if you don't have anyone to exercise with or someone ther...

“Amplifying what is great within you will accelerate your life faster than fixing what you think ‘limits’ you.” ―Brendon Burchard This quote reminds us to look at what we can do, not what we can not, and see that it will help us to move forward. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a primary caregiver to someone in need is a noble job and can help change the life for the better of the person that is receiving care. However, this job can also take a heavy toll on the person that is providing care. Being a caregiver requires physical, mental and emotional stamina and very often does the health and wellness of the person providing care get overlooked. It is essential for...

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” —J.P. Morgan This quote reminds us that in order to change where we are, we have to decide we can not stay there. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most older adults feel that they may have some extra weight they'd like to lose. This is a common feeling but doesn't necessarily mean that you are unhealthy. However, regular exercise is one of the best ways to help lose weight and if you've never exercised before or have been away from it for an extended period of time, it can be challenging to embrace this habit. In This Episode You Will Learn:...

“One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.” —Viggo Mortensen This quote reminds us to slow down and see that we actually g...

Having a clean slate of health from week to week is an important part of being able to live an independent and active lifestyle. Your immune system plays a major role in helping making this happen. It protects you from everyday health hazards (which we usually don't notice) like the common cold and other sicknesses which could easily sideline you for weeks on end. Making sure you take small yet ne...

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” —Stephen Covey This quote reminds us that the things we schedule should be what we truly need to do , each individual thing…not just the schedule having so much on it to do. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling like you are not in control of things that are happening in life is a common occurrence for most people. These feelings can come with self doubt, loss of confidence and motivation. This can also lead to health problems both mentally and physically for some. There are many things which we cannot control but fortunately, there are some tips you can try to help curb these feelings of not bein...

“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” — Robert Jordan This quote reminds us  that sometimes we must not resist the changes in life, but “bend” some to endure. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've followed our YouTube channel, then you know how much we love walking cardio type exercises. Whether doing it outside, on a treadmill or just at home in place, it's a great way to get a good workout in no matter where you are. It's one of the easiest exercises that almost anyone can do and is available to all fitness levels. Moreover, walking boasts many great health benefits that you may...

“If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.”-Loa Tzu This quote reminds us how powerful our minds are…keep our minds positive and the rest of life will also be better! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find yourself "slumping" occasionally? It's very common to slouch and let our sitting or standing form "relax" especially when we get tired. But keeping hindsight on your posture throughout the day can help contribute to a longer, healthier life now, and well into the future. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and...

“Tomorrow becomes never. No matter how small the task, take the first step now!” ―Tim Ferriss This quote reminds us that if we keep putting things off until tomorrow, it might never happen. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    This week on our podcast we wanted to take a moment and reflect on the recent milestone of reaching 100,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel wow! It has been quite the journey to reach this goal and we couldn't have done it without your support. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). The story behind why and when our YouTube channel was started. 2). Why we decided to focus on creating...

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going”- Jim Ryun This quote reminds us that we can use motivation to get us going, but we need it to become a habit to keep it in our life. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.