• A free fitness center membership with access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, sauna and other available amenities
• Access to any participating fitness center throughout the U.S. while traveling
• Customized SilverSneakers® classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance
• Health education seminars and other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
• A specially trained Senior Advisor at the fitness center to introduce you to SilverSneakers® and acquaint you with their site.

The SilverSneakers®  Fitness Program is a fitness benefit for managed care organizations’ Medicare members. Eligible area plans include AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan and Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, LPPO Humana, HMO Humana (adults 65 years of age or older and individuals declared Medicare-disabled).

Participants enter the group exercise classes and/or any other programming options “cleared for exercise”

following successful completion and clearance of SilverSneakers® Activity Readiness Assessment (ARA) questionnaire.

SilverSneakers® group exercise formats are multi-level, equipment-based total body conditioning classes. The classes include use of a chair for seated and/or standing support and offer a wide variety of exercises for the upper and lower body designed to improve all nine health and skill-related fitness components. They are appropriate for individuals who are fit and active as well as those who are sedentary, unfamiliar with exercise, entering post-rehabilitation programs, and/or those who enjoy a positive social environment.

CLASSES OFFERED:          Monday and Friday 9:45am-10:30am

SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Motion classes will begin. Move 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. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

The award-winning SilverSneakers®  Fitness Program is a proven, results-oriented program that enables older adults, often burdened with chronic conditions, to take charge of their health and maintain an active, independent lifestyle. To learn more about the innovative program for qualifying senior adults, contact the Wellness Center at 275-WELL.