“Life is too important to be taken seriously.”-Oscar WildeThis motivation is about living life to the fullest; and allowing mistakes to happen, laugh them off, and keep moving forward!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

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Live Life - MWM#73

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast episode!This week we’re discussing what can be done to stay active and exercise if you suffer from scoliosis. Scoliosis is very common in many people and if not addressed correctly it can be a de-motivator of staying active.However with a little knowledge in our back pockets and a safe approach, we can still live an active lifestyle  in a safe manner with scoliosis.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s experiences in working with clients that have scoliosis and learning about the challenges they face when trying to stay active.2). How scoliosis is much more prevalent than we think and also how more people may have it and don’t realize it which can cause issues later in life.3). Why doctors most often don’t give the best advice or advice at all about how to stay active if you do have scoliosis and some options on what you can do about it.4). Some of our best tips on doing cardio and resistance exercises with scoliosis to get your heart rate up in a safe manner and keep your body healthy.5). Meredith’s best suggestions on core exercises which is so important when living with scoliosis because having a strong core help keeps you safe, sturdy and balanced.///Thank you again for joining us for this podcast. We hope this is helpful to you or someone you know who may suffer from scoliosis. Staying ctive and healthy is possible no matter challenges we face and our goal is to shed light on topics like this that we feel are under addressed.Please feel free to also share your stories with us as well if you face these same challenges.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Exercising And Staying Active With Scoliosis

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”- Lao TzuThis motivation is about trusting in ourselves enough to take that first step!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

One Step - MWM#72

“Life is short, and it is up to you to make it sweet.”- Sarah Louise DelanyThis motivation is about living life to the fullest. It  goes by fast, make it good!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Sweet Life - MWM#71

Hello and thank you for joining us on the podcast this week!Staying active and exercising regularly can be challenging enough but trying to do that while dealing with bad knees and/or knee pain can be even more challenging. when we deal with issues like knee pain it can be a big de-motivator and distract us from our real life health goals and issues.Luckily you don’t have to let knee pain sideline you! It is still possible to stay active and exercise regularly if you take the proper steps safely. Keeping you in the game is what it’s all about and having the right knowledge on how to approach knee pain can keep us active for years to come:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s experiences in working with clients who suffer from knee pain which she feels is very common and constant for many people of all ages.2). How having knee pan not only affects your knees but also other parts of your lower body like hips etc.3). Why taking pain relievers for knee pain has benefits but can also cause more problems down the road.4). Some great examples of workouts and movements you can try if you have issues with your knees that will keep you active and more importantly safe as well.5). Some post workout advice you can implement to help keep swelling down and/or further injury from occurring.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast. We hope the tips and advice in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who struggles with bad knees or knee pain. Our goal is to keep you active and healthy no matter what the limitation and going so in a safe manner.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Exercising And Staying Active With Bad Knees

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”-Mark TwainThis motivation is about getting started to reach any goal. The hardest part is taking the first step, but once you do it will propel you in the right direction!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Start - MWM#70

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”- ConfuciusThis motivation is about continuing to move forward, no matter the challenges we face!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Do Not Stop - MWM#69

Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!For this podcast we have some great tips from Meredith on ways you can keep track of your workouts so you can monitor your progress.Tracking your workouts is a great idea if you want to see how you progress over time. This can be a motivating and rewarding habit because watching your improvements over time help gain confidence and knowledge about yourself along the way.In this episode Meredith talks about some of her best tips on how you can go about doing this and how to organize your approach to tracking your progress. She also goes into why this is so important especially if you’re just starting out.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What Meredith learned from tracking her own workouts and how it helped keep her motivated and organized during her training.2). Why it’s important to track your exercise accomplishments and how it helps keep you motivated and accountable.3). How keeping track of your workouts helps you review what you’ve accomplished and can help motivate you if and when you get “off track”.4). How tracking your workouts allows you to track progress over time which you can then measure which helps overall accomplishments mentally, physically and emotionally.5). Some of the different methods you can try to help you track workouts including journaling, tracking your numbers or using technology like an app etc.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode! We hope the tips in this podcast help you decide which is the best way to start tracking your own workouts and progress. Being able to see your strengths and weaknesses week after week is a good way to not only help with motivation but also help you stay focused and on track.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Tips On Keeping Track Of Your Workouts And Progress

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”-Mae WestThis motivation is about living your best life, on purpose, with no regrets!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Do It Right - MWM#68

“All our dreams come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”-Walt DisneyThis motivation is about continuing to dream, never stop!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Dream Big - MWM#67

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!This week on the podcast we have a fun and informative discussion with Meredith on her best tips and advice for anyone looking to get into senior fitness training.Senior health and wellness is a booming industry as our population gets older and staying active and healthy is at the top of the priority list for many ageing adults. This need has opened up many new opportunities in the fitness sector especially for our older generations and getting started in fitness could be a good move if you’re looking to start a new career.However, it takes more than just knowledge about fitness to get started and being an affective trainer that can make a true difference for our aging population can be over assumed and easily overlooked.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s thoughts on the many emails and comments that we receive from trainers around the world on her point of view and approach to training the ageing body.2). How a lot of training “tests” that are available don’t necessarily cover the ageing body well and don’t provide a good representation for knowledge in designing safe and effective workouts for seniors.3). Why “listening” to seniors and the demographic you are training is one of the most important traits to have to become an effective trainer and why that is oftenly overlooked.4). Why researching the many issues that ageing adults deal with from a physical and mental standpoint is so important so that you understand what they are going through and how you can help effectively through fitness and healthy activities.5). How Meredith has dealt with personal adversity through training seniors as being of a younger age and how her passion for helping aging adults has established her as a leading authority figure in this booming industry.///Thank you again for joining us on the podcast! If you or someone you know is looking to get into the fitness training sector especially with seniors then we hope this episode provides you some value to help get you started.The fitness industry is becoming one of the fastest growing industries world wide and being able to provide quality and helpful exercise content for our aging population can be a great place to start a career. We wish you the best of luck!Until the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Tips On Getting Into Senior Fitness Training

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”-Maya AngelouThis motivation is about realizing our attitude shapes a lot of the world around us, and how we should view and approach it in life.MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Attitude - MWM#66

 “A life is not important except in the impact it has on others lives.”-Jackie RobinsonThis motivation is about how what we do says so much more than what we say, at times. What we do for others is the impact on futures!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Our Impact - MWM#65

Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s podcast!In this episode we’ll be diving into some helpful tips that you can try if you suffer from hip pain while exercising. Hip pain can be a demotivator when it comes to staying regularly active. It just isn’t fun to exercise when you have pain in your hips and we are here to help you get through this show stopper.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some common everyday things that contribute to eventual hip pain over time that we may not always realize and some of the common questions about exercising that we receive from people who suffer from hip pain.2). Some of the limitations and challenges we face by suffering from hip pain when it comes to exercising and living an active lifestyle.3). Examples of alternate workouts or movements that can be done to lessen hip pain or minimize the problem when staying active.4). Why it’s important to listen to your body as you navigate certain movements that consist of lower body exercising or anything that may involve movement of the hips etc.5). Some of Meredith’s best suggestions on exercises and care if you suffer from hip pain and her best advice and motivation on how you can still be active when taking the necessary precautions no matter the limitattion.///Thank you again for joining us on this important episode. Hip pain is very common and can affect your ability to stay active. Hopefully the tips from Meredith in this episode will help you overcome any issues that are limiting your activity level.It’s still so important to remain active and knowing that there are ways that we can work with any limitations is very important in keeping you active and healthy.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Tips On Exercising If You Have Bad Hips

“Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don’t settle for them.” —Mia HammThis motivation is about being excited about our goals attained, but not forgetting to go farther…and keep going!MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

Don’t Settle - MWM#64

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