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Get Started with Silver Sneakers

Get Started with Silver Sneakers

Start in person or online workout classes designed especially for older adults. Get active, feel great! Check to see if their Medicare plan has Silver Sneakers as a benefit.

Add this resource guide to your cart to get all these details and links emailed to you for free!

Why we know this works

We love this Silver Sneakers guide because as occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) we see how fast strength and balance slip away when someone stops moving after a health scare. Is Silver Sneakers free with Medicare? If your Medicare Advantage plan includes SilverSneakers as a benefit, you get participating fitness locations, classes, on-demand videos, and member perks at no additional cost, and this free guide emails you the links to check your plan. There are more participating fitness locations in the U.S. than there are Starbucks, and the SilverSneakers FLEX community brings over 80 class types, like walking groups and nutrition workshops, to community centers and parks.

Regular group exercise is especially important for older adults with early balance decline, arthritis stiffness, or deconditioning after a hospital stay, and the social contact matters just as much. If standing exercise feels unsafe or getting to class is the barrier, start with seated movement at home, like the Mini Leg Bike/Exercise Pedaler, and check with your doctor or an OT first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the Get Started with Silver Sneakers work?

The Get Started with Silver Sneakers resource guide provides you with comprehensive information about accessing fitness classes designed specifically for older adults. When you add this guide to your cart, you'll receive detailed instructions and links via email to help you begin your Silver Sneakers journey, whether you prefer in-person or online workout classes.

Q: What is Silver Sneakers and who can use it?

Silver Sneakers is a fitness program specifically designed for older adults that offers both in-person and online workout classes. It's often included as a benefit in many Medicare plans, making fitness accessible and affordable for seniors who want to stay active and feel great.

Q: How do I know if my Medicare plan includes Silver Sneakers benefits?

The resource guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to check if your specific Medicare plan includes Silver Sneakers as a covered benefit. This typically involves contacting your insurance provider or checking through the Silver Sneakers website with your plan information.

Q: What types of workout classes are available through Silver Sneakers?

Silver Sneakers offers a variety of fitness classes tailored to older adults' needs and abilities, including both in-person classes at participating gyms and fitness centers, as well as online classes you can do from home. The classes are designed to help you get active safely and effectively.

Q: Is this resource guide really free?

Yes, this resource guide is completely free. When you add it to your cart and complete the checkout process, you'll receive all the detailed information and helpful links via email at no cost to you.

Q: What will I receive after adding this guide to my cart?

After adding the Get Started with Silver Sneakers guide to your cart, you'll receive a comprehensive email containing all the details about how to access Silver Sneakers, links to check your Medicare benefits, information about available classes, and step-by-step instructions to get started with the program.

Q: Can I access Silver Sneakers classes online if I can't attend in person?

Yes, Silver Sneakers offers online workout classes that you can participate in from the comfort of your own home. This makes the program accessible even if you have mobility limitations, transportation challenges, or prefer to exercise at home.

Q: How do I get started once I confirm my Medicare plan includes Silver Sneakers?

The resource guide will provide you with complete instructions on how to activate your Silver Sneakers membership, find participating locations near you, access online classes, and begin your fitness journey. Everything you need to know will be included in the email you receive.

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