Silver Sneakers

What is the SilverSneakers Fitness Program?


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

Unlock the door to greater independence and a healthier life with SilverSneakers. Health plans around the country offer our award-winning program to people who are eligible for Medicare or to group retirees. SilverSneakers provides a fitness center membership to any participating location across the country. This great benefit includes:

■access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, pool, sauna and other available amenities

■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 Program AdvisorSM at the fitness center to introduce you to SilverSneakers and help you get started

■member-only access to online support that can help you lose weight, quit smoking or reduce your stress

■SilverSneakers Steps for members without convenient access to a location. Please call 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711) to find out if your health plan offers SilverSneakers Steps.

How do I start using SilverSneakers?


SilverSneakers offers 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

Simply take your SilverSneakers Member ID card to a SilverSneakers participating fitness location. No SilverSneakers card? Bring your health plan ID card with you to tour the location and to see all the amenities you’ll enjoy as a SilverSneakers member. There are more than 11,000 fitness centers, gyms, YMCAs and Curves® to choose from.

Find a participating location

2. SilverSneakers Online

We make it easy for you to be part of a thriving and secure online community. At www.silversneakers.com/member we provide a comprehensive, easy-to-use wellness resource for eligible members of health plans that include SilverSneakers as part of their benefits.

Once you've signed up you will have access to all the features including:

■nutrition, fitness and health improvement plans and trackers

■health-related articles and recipes

■virtual exercise video demonstrations

■streaming video of SilverSneakers classes

■advice from experts in exercise, nutrition and life skills, and much more!

3. SilverSneakers Steps

SilverSneakers Steps is a personalized fitness program for members who don’t have convenient access to a SilverSneakers location. After registering as a Steps member on www.silversneakers.com/member you’ll receive a kit with tools to help you get fit, including resistance bands, an exercise DVD and “how-to” material. Call 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711) to find out if your health plan offers SilverSneakers Steps.

The sooner you start, the quicker you can take part in the fitness and the fun."

Healthways Silver Sneakers Program