Embracing regular exercise can be challenging for those who have never exercised before. Moreover, returning to exercise after a long break can also be daunting as well. Getting started with exercising on a regular basis can be intimidating for some but it doesn't have to be that way. Doing it the right way can help get you motivated to embrace it in a way that makes sense for you and your body in a safe and motivating manner. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How receiving an email from one o...
Oct 21, 2025•30 min
“Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness.”-Zhuangzi This quote reminds us that we must be content with things, not trying to create happiness just allowing it to be! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2025•6 min
Celebrating all of the hard work you've done along your fitness journey can be very liberating. One of the most common ways to check on your progress is to step onto a scale to see your current weight. However, there are many other ways that you can check your progress and celebrate your accomplishments which don't involve following numbers which can be very intimidating for some people. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why it's important to recognize and celebrate your health and fitness pro...
Oct 14, 2025•30 min
"The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self." - 14th Dalai Lama This quote reminds us that we are only against ourselves; strive to be a better version of ourselves, not someone else. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2025•5 min
Setting goals and staying motivated to achieving them can sometimes be more challenging than we assume. No matter what you're looking to accomplish, the drive to do things like lose weight, finishing a study class or start a small business can feel overwhelming at times and lead to "burn out". This can further lead to giving up or feeling unmotivated to continue. Fortunately there are things you can do to help nurture your motivation and also keep your mind and body rested and ready to help avoi...
Oct 07, 2025•31 min
"Vague goals are the enemy of progress." - Christina Wodtke This quote reminds us that we need to be precise and detailed, so we know exactly how we are going to reach our goals! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 06, 2025•5 min
Self care is an aspect of life that everyone should consider at some point especially as you age. Small tasks that you should keep in mind that focus on taking care of your physical, mental and emotional well being can add up at the end of the day, week and month. This week we're sharing a few of of the most essential tasks that you can try when it comes to self care. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why self care is so important especially as you age and why we thought it was a good idea to ...
Sep 30, 2025•30 min
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison This quote reminds us that we can not give up, we must keep trying even if it is “just one more time”, it will keep us going! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2025•8 min
For this special episode we're sharing a few things we've learned after releasing over 400 exercise related videos on our YouTube channel. We started our channel in 2019 and have learned so many interesting things about creating a fitness brand online and getting to know the amazing fitness community that has become of it. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences and history in teaching fitness classes for people of all ages and how that lead into creating the ...
Sep 23, 2025•31 min
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out." - Calvin Coolidge This quote reminds us that small steps done each day are what help us attain goals, and to keep going! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2025•7 min
This week on the podcast we're stretching out and "opening our minds" about how we should all be more like our tongues! This may sound funny, but there is a story behind it and how it actually relates to staying active on a regular basis. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). The story behind how this topic came about and why we thought it was very relatable to our listeners and those who enjoy an active lifestyle. 2). The importance of movement throughout your day, even when you're not actually e...
Sep 16, 2025•29 min
"A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." - Colin Powell This quote reminds us that hard work continually is what gets us to our goals, not just hopes! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2025•6 min
September is Falls Prevention Awareness month and in this episode we wanted to shed more light on this important cause. Unexpected falls can cause much more than just physical damage. There are many mental and emotional aspects that come into play not just for the person who experienced a fall but also surrounding friends and family. Falls can occur at any age but the most vulnerable are older adults or those with disabilities. Luckily there are a few easy things that you can do to minimize the ...
Sep 09, 2025•29 min
"One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming." - Morgan Harper Nichols This quote reminds us that it is important to look at our progress, to see how far we have come especially when we are feeling down on ourselves. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2025•5 min
Maintaining a regular exercise schedule is one of the gold standard indicators of health and wellness and making sure your mind and body are in the best shape they can be. However, no matter how much we exercise there may always seem to be aches and pains and mental challenges that we attribute to living an active lifestyle. Surprisingly, there are many other factors that can affect the way your mind and body responds to daily life and one of those can most definitely be the weather. In This Epi...
Sep 02, 2025•28 min
"The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates This quote reminds us that we must build the new to make change stick! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 01, 2025•4 min
Being in caretaking is one of the most important jobs or positions to take on when it comes to caring for the aging or those in need. It can be demanding and even stressful at times but also very rewarding in making the difference in someone's life. It is also easy to lose sight one the most important aspect to caretaking, making sure you as the caretaker is being taken care of. Putting your health and wellness first as a priority is key to maintaining an independent life and allowing yourself t...
Aug 26, 2025•30 min
"I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." - Diane Ackerman This quote reminds us that we need to fill each day with so much good, not just live the length of each day! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2025•4 min
Regular exercise is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle especially as you age. Keeping a schedule of workouts helps build consistency and confidence in sustaining a healthy future. But what happens when you hit a "funk" or encounter an unexpected injury that sidelines you for a period of time? There are many things that occur in life that can throw surprises into your regular schedule which can keep you from staying on track with exercise. This can cause feelings of "falling behind" or l...
Aug 19, 2025•29 min
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln This quote reminds us that we must live each day fully, not just going through the motions of each day! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2025•5 min
In this podcast episode we're excited to dive into the health and wellness benefits of our new "Brain & Body" exercise video series! This new series is all about strengthening the connection between your mind and your body movements. All exercise uses this connection but this series will challenge your cognitive abilities and match them with easy to follow movements that you can do right at home. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How you can easily find this workout series and where it is ...
Aug 12, 2025•28 min
“To keep the heart unwrinkled — to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent — that is to triumph over old age.” – Thomas Bailey Aldrich This quote reminds us that we can triumph over life as we age, but we must stay happy and positive through it all! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2025•5 min
We all have that favorite song we like to hear every now and then but did you know that the songs you love may be doing more for you than you realize? It has been shown that music has many benefits beyond just candy for our ears. It has the power to help destress and calm our minds, help us find clarity and mental focus, and even help our bodies physically. For those with cognitive issues, music can enhance experiences and emphasize memory and function. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Some o...
Aug 05, 2025•30 min
"Change is the law of life." - John F. Kennedy This quote reminds us that change is inevitable, we must embrace it and know it is okay! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 04, 2025•5 min
Moving can be stressful. There are many factors that can make a move difficult like arranging for packing time, boxing, plans for furniture, transportation, getting people to help you and so many more. But this can also be a lofty task for an aging person as well. In most cases, older adults will not be able to move by themselves which means they will need help. This can also be stressful as not all moves are always wanted, but needed. As part of our "Caretaker series", before deciding on the te...
Jul 29, 2025•30 min
"Ageing is just another word for living." - Cindy Joseph This quote reminds us that to age is a wonderful thing, as it means we are fortunate enough to live! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025•4 min
Adding resistance to your regular workouts is a great way to build strength and stability. In addition, ankle weights can also be used to help do the same for most lower body and cardio exercises. But are they useful for everyone? If you've never used ankle weights than you may be asking how they can actually help you over traditional weights like dumbbells etc. Luckily we have a few "pros & cons" to check out before you make the decision that is right for you. In This Episode You Will Learn...
Jul 22, 2025•29 min
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." - Jimmy Buffet This quote reminds us that the wrinkles we have show we have had a good long life, filled with laughter and smiles! Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2025•4 min
Driving is one of the activities that we sometimes take for granted as we age. We assume our abilities to drive will mostly stay intact but in reality, driving can become very dangerous as you get older not only for yourself but for others. If you are someone who is a care taker for an aging person that still drives, how do you address this issue if you notice their abilities to drive becoming unreliable? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we decided to start a "Care Taker" series of episod...
Jul 15, 2025•31 min
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."-Zig Ziglar This quote reminds us that we should reflect on who we are and what we go through as we strive to get to our goals. Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2025•5 min
