Health & Fitness Affirmations

If you teach SilverSneakers' classes, you know that we include a few minutes of relaxation at the end of class.  We do this in a number of ways.  We may read a joke as they "give themselves a massage" with their ball behind their back.  We may use meditation or affirmations.  All of the techniques are designed to help manage stress and help to create a sense of well-being.

Here are some affirmations that I sometimes read as they sit back and relax with calming music playing:

     I am so grateful that I am healthy and strong.

I pay attention and listen to what my body needs for health and vitality.

I breathe deeply, bringing oxygen and energy to my body.

I have found the balance between what I eat and what I do that allows me to have a lean healthy, vibrant body.

I boldly take every step I can, whether large or small, to assist my amazing body in  maintaining health and vitality.

I radiate strength, beauty and grace.  People are drawn to my healthy vitality.

I do everything I can to assist my body in maintaining perfect health.

I enjoy feeling strong and I plan to live a long healthy life.

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"Those who think they don't have time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness." ~Edward Stanley

"To insure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life."  ~William Londen

Make every day your Masterpiece!

Your are one workout away from feeling and looking better!

Move it, use it,

Work it or lose it!

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Rut Blocker

  During your warm-up, have your class sitting forward on their chairs.  Practice marching while bringing arms straight out to front and then reach up with both arms and then cross R over L and cross L over R.  When they get this, add: step R leg to side 2 times (almost like stepping into bathtub) with bent R arm going to the same side and then L leg to side 2 times with bent L arm going to side.

Cue:  Out

     Up

Cross

Cross

Right 2x's

Left 2x's