Category: Blogs
10 things successful people do before breakfast
Having trouble making healthy choices throughout the day? Stuck in a fitness rut? Has your progress plateaued? Changing up your morning routine could be the solution! There’s a lot you can do before breakfast to prepare your mind and body for the day, and to set yourself up for success both in your fitness goals and… Read more »
How to finish your exercise routine faster
Does the thought of committing more than an hour to your workout often diminish your motivation to exercise at all? Well, there’s a reason the uber-popular 7-minute workout is taking the internet by storm: because you’re not alone. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to get in shape in the least amount of time possible, especially… Read more »
5 ways to improve self-discipline
Living a healthy and happy life isn’t possible without self-discipline. At its essence, self-discipline, or willpower, is the ability to resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. But did you know your willpower is controlled by your prefrontal cortex, which is a part of your brain that can easily become fatigued? With a little… Read more »
3 reasons to like SilverSneakers on Facebook
More than 70,000 users follow SilverSneakers on Facebook, and more than 100 join them each week. If you haven’t clicked the “like” button on SilverSneakers’ Facebook page, here are three good reasons to do it now. 1. See the latest SilverSneakers stuff we’ve created for you The SilverSneakers team always is working on new articles,… Read more »
Infographic: How many calories does Zumba burn?
Zumba sounds like fun: The Latin beats and playful tunes just make you want to move. Zumba looks like fun: You can dance your way to fitness and make new friends. But does all that fun really add up to a good workout? We calculated the calories burned by a 150-pound 70-year-old in a moderate 30-minute Zumba… Read more »