For Older Adults, Now is the Time to Lace Up Those SilverSneakers, Improve Fitness

For older adults looking to enhance their fitness, now is a perfect time to improve their health with the SilverSneakers Fitness Program.

The Martin Memorial Health and Fitness Centers are holding open-house events in March and April to provide information on the SilverSneakers program. Eligible health plan members will receive a postcard in the mail to visit Martin Memorial’s five health and fitness centers, with an opportunity to sign up for a membership.

The open-house events will take place on:

· March 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hobe Sound Health and Fitness, 11600 S.E. Federal Hwy.
· March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Stuart Health and Fitness, 6001 S.E. Tower Rd.
· April 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Palm City Health and Fitness, 3066 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd.
· April 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Treasure Coast Health and Fitness, 3496 N.W. Federal Hwy. (across from Treasure Coast Square Mall).
· April 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Lucie West Health and Fitness, 542 N.W. University Drive, Unit B 101.

The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is an overall exercise program, offered by Healthways, that is designed exclusively for older adults. The program offers physical activity, health education and social events for Medicare-eligible and group retiree members, who are participants in certain health plans.

There are two components of the program: SilverSneakers, which is a comprehensive program that includes a complimentary fitness membership and group exercise classes; and Forever Fit, a wellness benefit that improves health through access to health related products and fitness provider locations. It also includes the complimentary basic membership to Martin Memorial’s health and fitness centers.

Some local participating health plans that may be eligible for these memberships are: Humana, Care Plus, Secure Horizons by United Health Care, Health First, Vista, Summit, and Aetna Medicare. Anyone interested in participating in the program should check with their individual health plans to determine if they may be eligible.

For more information on Martin Memorial’s health and fitness centers and their participation in the program, please call (772) 223-4966.