SilverSneakers
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September 13, 2022 – 1st Exercises After Surgery : Every Movement is a Stretch
Just a quick update since my breathing surgeries last week — I’m doing better each day, even with half my face bandaged, lol!
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September 01, 2022 – Review: Yesterday’s SilverSneakers Live Dance-Strength Class on Facebook ( now available as a free video )
I’ve arranged my screenshots of SilverSneakers’ live dance / strength 30 minutes circuit class to reflect how these combo-circuit classes typically are structured – with alternating rounds of movement, rest and strength.
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August 31, 2022 – SilverSneakers Goes For a Record Live Dance Class Attendance on Facebook 1:30 PM CST – TODAY!!
..being able to do this go-for-the-record attendance live dance class really appeals to us; should be fun and healthy 🙏 Can’t beat that! ❤️
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August 13, 2022 – My 1st Back to Back SilverSneakers 45 Minute Zoom Classes : Circuit and Yoga!!
What’s particularly nice and that I really like about how SilverSneakers has their class info organized, is that one can do nearly any kind of search top of their class listings page….
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May 19, 2022 – Hardest / Best Part of My Strength Class Recently – Releasing Myself a Smile
It’s nearing 8pm and I’m trying to apply an exercise lesson our online SilverSneakers instructor, Michelle, brought up a few times today – smile 😊
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April 27, 2022 – Aging Gracefully : Finding a Blogging Solution When My Days Are ( mostly ) Spent Exercising, Painting and Relaxing with Sheila
When I was younger, say even a 11 years ago when I started this blog, I had enough energy there really wasn’t a question of “enough time” or “energy” – I simply, correctly, assumed I’d be able to squeeze in the time to do all the things I wanted or felt I needed to do.
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April 04, 2022 – Finished My 1st SilverSneakers’ Online Live 45 Minute Yoga Class!
Earlier today ( Sunday ) I fully completed my 1st 45 minute class anywhere since I somehow brought on a now 4 month running case of planters fasciitis! Even if their 15 stretch classes are still my best bet for now, lol! I’ve progressed from store bought orthotics ( 2 variations ) to….
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March 31, 2022 – SilverSneakers’ Online Live Classes ( 15 – 45 minutes ) 1 Month Later, Are Even MORE Super!!!
Barely a month ago, I posted about finally trying out SilverSneakers’ live online classes. They run 15 – 45 minutes in categories like strength, cardio, stretching, Zumba, Yoga, breathing, and much more! If I was amazed then, how easy the classes are to do ( or even leave if & when needed, without disturbing others…
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February 24, 2022 – SilverSneakers’ Online Live Classes ( 15 – 45 minutes ) Are Super!!!
What’s one to do when the weather goes from near 90 to just below freezing in one day? Well, for me, paint of course, lol! But also, take advantage of a program Sheila & I’ve been exploring & experimenting with for a few weeks now. Only thing I feel different, now that I know SilverSneakers’…
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Turned 70 Today – A Lot To Be Grateful For!
“Plus… The first family meal, outdoors, socially distanced from other folks, since the beginning of the pandemic!”
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Aging Gracefully During Covid-19 : Approaching 70 – Why It Feels Like the Speed Limit, lol!
“Doubts about whether 70 would actually be that major a marker for me, in terms of how hard and how far to push myself, held me back from developing thIs post though, until today!“
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My Two Most Read Posts July 2020 – SilverSneakers Stability Class, and My Review Of AcornTV’s Brokenwood
“I knew even before the month ended these two would be my top July 2020 posts, there was no one close enough to hardly even threaten an upset, lol!“
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Aging Through Covid-19, July 16, 2020 – Contemplations During the Virus Upsurge in Austin
Been a Bit Since I’ve Posted Much Anything About Our Covid-19 adjustments and challenges, my wife and I have just continued to clatter down the road of time, grabbing and doing the things we’re still able and allowed to do like two kids walking home from elementary school 😊
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Aging Gracefully – During Covid-19 – Update with SilverSneakers Stability Class at Gold’s Gym with Curt Holland
Last week I post a more in-depth post, pictures & info, of the SilverSneakers Stability class Sheila and I take with Curt Holland at Gold’s Gym here in Austin, promising to update with a shot I thought I’d taken but, well, didn’t take, lol! That’s the shot above 😊
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Aging Gracefully – During Covid-19 – SilverSneakers Stability Class at Gold’s Gym with Curt Holland
Recently I uploaded a SilverSneakers stability class post, talked a little about how good the class was, both in terms of social distancing and the instructor, but hadn’t been able to get some pics – but now I have! 😊
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Aging Gracefully – During Covid-19 – SilverSneakers Stability Class at Gold’s Gym Austin
1st Live Stability Class Since March! 🤸♀️ Well, ok, we didn’t do any handstands, lol! But Sheila and I did go to our first stability class since at least early March, if not late February on Monday morning!
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Aging Gracefully – During Covid-19 – Coping with Changes: Masks, Fitness, Entertainment
Just a quick recap of things going on in our lives here in Austin as Sheila and I continue to adjust, adapt, and age through the changes created & necessitated by Covid-19.
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Aging Gracefully – During Covid-19 – A New Series, Serial Series’
Am I a Serial Serialist, lol? 😊 Since “way” back, I’ve tried to create a series I can stick with, and obviously, didn’t. The topic would run out of juice. Or more accurately, I would. It was time for me to switch gears to another creative avenue, the way I switch art styles to stay…
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Aging Through Covid-19, April 05, 2020 – A Day of Rest
Sunday morning at home during Covid-19 Didn’t realize what day it was til Sheila made our usual Sunday morning omelette breakfast, lol! Used to be I had to remind myself to take it easy, relax for once, though only after going for the Sunday paper, at least one grocery store, then gas for the car.…
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Aging Through Covid-19, April 04, 2020 – Stretching for Fitness
Typically, most lists include 3 types of stretching (other more!) and up til recently I usually started my morning with light dynamic stretches (overheads, etc). But the last few mornings I’ve switched to static held stretches, more commonly used to cool down from a vigorous session or walk. I’ve needed that!
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New SilverSneakers Exercise Streaming Opportunity on Facebook Monday 03.23.20 10:30 CST
I’m glad SilverSneakers has already added/scheduled a followup to this week’s initial live class stream – very much looking forward to it! 💕
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Update / Review : SilverSneakers Exercise Streaming Opportunity on Facebook Thursday 03.19.20
Jenny, the instructor, carried all the energy and humor and relatedness that can only be found in a live class, and only surpassed by a live class of the same caliber teacher but with equally real time feedback to the participants in the class.
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SilverSneakers Exercise Streaming Opportunity on Facebook Thursday 03.19.20
At a time when so many resources are being curtailed, and much needed other health resources are just beginning to be provided, it’s good, and very welcome, that such a solid standby for seniors as SilverSneakers is providing this.
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My Day Ahead – Jan 06, 2020 SilverSneakers Stability Class 🏃♀️ Groceries 🍎 Art 🎨
My daily updates on goings on in my life re family, fitness, the arts, and blogging 😊 today: SilverSneakers / Acrylic washes on paintings
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My Yesterday in Pictures for, Dec 23, 24 & 25, 2019 – Art & Food Into Christmas 💕 😊
My Yesterday in Pictures – Dec 23, 24 & 25 2019 😊 Art & Food into Christmas Day ❤️
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My Yesterday in Pictures for, Dec 19 & 20, 2019 – SilverSneakers Yoga, Blue Hole Park Wimberley Texas, Golden Absorbent Ground Acrylic 💕
My Yesterday in Pictures – Dec 19 & 20, 2019 😊 SilverSneakers Yoga, Blue Hole Regional Park Wimberley Texas, Golden Absorbent Ground
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Lose Weight After 60: Steps for Success – SilverSneakers
Nice reasonable 8 point plan for weight loss via SilverSneakers – my fav is #7: Allow Yourself to Cheat 😊
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SilverSneakers Instructors: 5 Things They Know About Senior Fitness
“Let’s face it, even if you’re a class regular, some days it can be tough to put on your workout gear and get moving. Or if you’ve never exercised before and are just starting, it can be nerve-racking to show up as the newbie.”
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Added Sugar: 4 Hidden Dangers Seniors Should Know – SilverSneakers
“Natural Sugar Versus Added Sugar – Before you start throwing out any fruit in your kitchen, it’s important to understand the difference between natural and added sugar”