Senior Fitness With Meredith

5 Secrets to Tackling Muscle Soreness

Muscle soreness is something almost everyone experiences, whether from exercise, daily activities, or doing something unfamiliar or more strenuous than usual. In this epi

Nows - MWM

“Forever is composed of nows.” —Emily Dickinson This quote reminds us that it is important to live in the now, not the past and future…the now is everything forever!

5 Benefits Of A Daily Walk

In this episode we explore why walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, especially as we age. We cover five important benefits of making walk

Rain - MWM

“Into each life some rain must fall.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This quote reminds us that there will be good days and bad days, but know each is worth it! Meredith

An Introduction To "Exercise Snacks"

In this episode we introduce the idea of “Exercise Snacks”—short, one- to five-minute bursts of intentional movement that can be sprinkled throughout the day. We breakdow

Short Visit - MWM

“You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” —Walter Hagen This quote reminds us that time goes fast

5 Tips From "Super Agers" On Living A Healthy Life

In this episode of the Senior Fitness Podcast with Meredith, we're exploring the habits and attitudes of people known as “SuperAgers”—adults age 80 and older who maintain

A Difference - MWM

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” —William James This quote reminds us that everything we do, no matter how small, makes a difference in some way, so

5 Foundations of a Good Health Span (Health Span vs Life Span)

In this episode we explore the difference between lifespan and health span and discuss five foundations for maintaining a healthier, more functional life as we age. Rathe

Meaning Of Life - MWM

“Whatever we are, whatever we make of ourselves, is all we will ever have—and that, in its profound simplicity, is the meaning of life.” ―Philip Appleman This quote rem

5 Benefits Of Fitness On Your Overall Health

In this episode we're taking a closer look at five common health and wellness tips and put them to the test: fact or myth? We addresses popular advice about detoxing, hyd

Fear - MWM

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” —Babe Ruth This quote reminds us to get off the bench, go up to the plate, and play with no fear of

Are These 5 Wellness Tips Fact or Myth?

In this episode, we take a closer look at five popular health and wellness tips and ask whether they are fact or myth. We highlight how confusing health advice can be, es

Knowledge - MWM

“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” —Margaret Fuller This quote reminds us that we all have something to give to others…let’s make sure we sh

Breaking Down The Challenges Of Ageism

Your age has a lot of meaning especially as you get older. More experience, wisdom and perhaps mental and physical well being. But when you are judged by other strictly b

Lessons - MWM

“There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.” —Jennifer Aniston This quote reminds us that lessons come from all things we do, even if it doesn't turn out how we think

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Doctor Visits

Visiting the doctor can sometimes be a stressful situation especially if you are looking to to find out if there is something wrong or why you're not feeling well. These

Time - MWM

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” —Charles Darwin This quote reminds us how precious every moment is that we get in our

Our 5 Best Fitness Tips For Seniors

In this week's podcast we're getting back to basics and sharing our 5 best fitness tips for seniors. Regular exercise is considered one of the biggest contributors to lon

Live - MWM

“May you live every day of your life.” —Jonathan Swift This quote reminds us that as simple as it sounds, we must live life and not just go through the motions! Mered