SilverSneakers is a fitness and wellness program offered at no additional cost to seniors 65 + on eligible Medicare plans. Participating can help you get active, get more fit, and connect with others. The program is designed for all levels and abilities and provides access to online and in-person classes, over thousands of participating fitness locations, and health & wellness discounts.

In Arkansas, carriers who offer SilverSneakers benefits include Aetna and Humana and five other insurers. Visit silversneakers. com to learn about your eligibility and to find fitness centers who offer SilverSneakers programs.

Yoga, specially tailored, low-impact aerobic exercise classes and aquatic exercise classes are just a few of the opportunities for seniors who use the SilverSneakers benefits. Through the website, users can access video classes and other fitness and nutrition information to use at home.

There are SilverSneakers exercise programs accessible to seniors of all abilities that make activities safe and beneficial even for those who do their workouts from a seated position. All classes and exercises are designed to be age and ability appropriate. You can find your level of ability while benefitting from low-impact movements.

Even those with chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, or osteoporosis, can benefit from safe exercise.

SilverSneakers classes are led by supportive instructors who are specially

trained in senior fitness. They can help you learn how to do exercises safely and adapt exercises for your needs. All SilverSneakers classes are designed by experts in senior fitness and taught by credentialed fitness professionals.

Continuing( or starting) to exercise strengthens bodies and helps to reduce falls and other mobility issues. Flexibility, balance and range of motion can improve due to working out. You can sustain or improve cardiovascular health as well as memory and brain health through exercise.

Many people find their attitudes lifted by regular exercise, which can also have social benefits from the encouraging group workout classes of all kinds.

After checking your eligibility online at SilverSneakers. com, contact these area fitness centers to learn how to enroll at no cost in this senior fitness program, which you can also choose to do from home.

Those not eligible for SilverSneakers can still get 200 + free SilverSneakers On- Demand videos, online.

The benefit offers a no-cost, basic membership at any gym and participating location in the SilverSneakers network. Facilities, amenities, and classes vary by location, but if available, that generally means you can use:

• Cardio equipment, such as treadmills and rowing machines

• Strength equipment, such as weights and strength machines

• Amenities, such as pools, walking tracks, and even racquet sport courts

PARTIAL LIST OF NWA LOCATIONS WITH SILVER SNEAKERS PROGRAMS:

• FAYETTEVILLE •

Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center: 945 S. College Avenue

Washington Regional Exercise Center: 12 E. Appleby

• SPRINGDALE •

Springdale Senior Activity and Wellness Center: 600 Ash Street

The Jones Center: 922 E. Emma Ave.

• ROGERS • Rogers Activity Center: 315 W. Olive

City of Rogers Adult Wellness Center: 2001 W. Persimmon St.

• BENTONVILLE • Benton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center: 3501 SE L St.

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