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Silver Sneakers

The SilverSneakers® Fitness program is an innovative health, exercise and wellness program helping older adults live healthy, active lifestyles. Your SilverSneakers fitness membership includes:

 

– Access to our basic amenities

– SilverSneakers classes and other classes we offer such as yoga, Zumba, spinning, personal training, and more!

– Most importantly, your membership is available to you at little or no cost through your health plan.

 

Regular participation in SilverSneakers can help you build muscular strength, improve joint mobility and increase cardiovascular endurance, leading to improved health and greater independence.

 

Call 866-584-7389 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST to find out if your health plan offers SilverSneakers Steps.

FAQS

What is SilverSneakers?

The SilverSneakers Fitness® program is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events.

 

What do SilverSneakers members receive?

SilverSneakers members have access to a wide variety of benefits, including:

– A basic fitness membership at any participating location around the country, with access to all amenities usually included with a basic membership

– A trained Program AdvisorSM at each fitness location to introduce you to SilverSneakers, show you around the location and help you get started  SilverSneakers classes

– SilverSneakers Steps, for members without convenient access to a location.  Call 866-584-7389 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST to find out if your health plan offers SilverSneakers Steps.

HealthwaysFIT.com to help you track your health progress

– Health education seminars and other events

Some specialty services not included in a “basic” fitness location membership (such as massages, tanning or personal trainers) may include additional charges.

Is SilverSneakers a credible program?

The SilverSneakers Fitness program is the nation’s leading fitness program designed exclusively for older adults. Healthways has been providing innovative health benefits for older adults for more than two decades. Today more than 65 Medicare health plans offer the program as a benefit to members across the nation. Regular participation in the program has been proven to help older adults manage their health and increase strength, balance and endurance.

 

How much time does it take to enroll in SilverSneakers?

Enrollment usually takes about 30 minutes. If you’d like to take a tour of the location allow a few minutes more.

 

Does my heath plan offer SilverSneakers?

Many leading health plans offer SilverSneakers to their members. Use our easy-to-understand, interactive map to help you determine if your plan has SilverSneakers.
See if your health plan offers SilverSneakers

What should I expect at the fitness location?

First, expect to have fun! Wear comfortable clothing and rubber-soled shoes. Talk to one of the friendly staff at the front desk. They’ll help you enroll, give you a class schedule and familiarize you with the location and equipment.

How do I start using SilverSneakers?

There are three easy ways to enroll. Simply choose one or more of the following options that best suits your lifestyle and begin enjoying your benefit today!

1. SilverSneakers at a participating location

2. HealthwaysFIT.com

 

3. SilverSneakers Steps  

Will someone be available to show me around?

Yes. Each location provides individual or group tours either at enrollment or during the first week you are enrolled. Equipment demonstrations may occur at that time as well, or can be arranged by the Senior Advisor and/or other staff.