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 The
SilverSneakers
Fitness Program is offered by leading Medicare Health Plans and Medicare
Supplement carriers throughout the country at no additional cost.
To see if your health plan or Medicare Supplement carrier
offers SilverSneakers, find a Participating Health Plan in your state. If
your plan does not offer SilverSneakers, call their customer service
department and ask when
they will add this valuable
benefit!
Targeting specific groups such as older adults, SilverSneakers offers
evidence-based programs that motivate individuals to increase their
physical activity and adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors, thereby improving
health status, managing risk and lowering costs. These interventions have
allowed SilverSneakers to offer its partners a powerful tool to promote
acquisition, retention, improved health outcomes and market
differentiation.
 SilverSneakers
group exercise classes are appropriate for older adults who are fit and
active as well as those who are sedentary, intimidated, unfamiliar with
exercise, entering post-rehabilitation programs and ALL those who enjoy a
positive, upbeat social environment.
SilverSneakers -
Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of
exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and
activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with
handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for
seated and/or standing support.
SilverSneakers
Cardio Circuit Class Description
Combine fun with fitness to increase your
cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit
workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing
with handles and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic
choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation
exercises.
SilverSneakers
Yoga Stretch Class Description
Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a
complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is
offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase
flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing
exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental
clarity.
SilverSneakers
Steps Class Description
Step program is utilized as a
rural alternative for eligible constituents who reside 15 miles or more
from a participating fitness center. It is self-directed, aligned with
participants' lifestyles and not specifically oriented toward one
activity, thus allowing individuals to engage in the activity of their
choice and encouraging greater frequency. Steps provides an additional
opportunity to motivate, engage and maintain a member's healthy lifestyle
activities.
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Instructor Requirements:
See the SilverSneakers
Instructor home page.
Through its partnerships with
health plans, insurance companies and employers, gyms/fitness club
facilities and other industry organizations...
...SilverSneakers®
stands tall as an authoritative contributor to the
transformation of health care.
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