Choose Fitness When You Choose Your Health Plan (NAPSA)—With Medicare open enrollment under way, individuals are evaluating their health plan options to ensure they meettheir needs in the coming year. And,for many, their health plan holds the key to fulfilling their fitness needsas well. For many baby boomers,fitnessis a top priority in retirement,to help reach health goals andlive their bestlife. Whetherexercising to prepare for an upcominginter- national vacation,carry golf clubs on the course, run a marathon orplay with grandchildren, it has never been more impor- tant for older Americansto be healthy. As people age, fitness becomes more important than ever, so they canstay vital and independent. That is why SilverSneakers’ Fitness, Additionally, SilverSneakers members have access to more than 13,000 older Americans, partners with more wide, offering all the standard ameni- the nation’s leading exercise program for than 70 health plans nationwide to offer fitness benefits at no additional charge. Morethan 13 million people are eligible for the SilverSneakers benefit through many Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and groupretiree plans. SilverSneakers has changed thousands oflives by engaging participants in fitness. Througha variety of offerings and classes that accommodateall fitness levels and preferences, SilverSneakers helps older adults maximize their health. Members can take advantage of SilverSneakers FLEX’, which offers more than 70 types of classes in neigh- borhoodlocations, as well as BOOM, a new, fast-paced and higher-intensity fitness series designed for baby boomers. fitness and wellness facilities nationties included in a basic fitness mem- bership, often including access to exercise equipment, pool, sauna and more. With Medicare open enrollment upon us, now is the time for individu- als to check their health plan to see if they have the SilverSneakers Fitness benefit and make a switch to meettheir needs. Not only does SilverSneakers support members’ health, it could also save them moneyif they are currently paying for a gym membership. SilverSneakersis simple to access and easy to use. Visit www.SilverSneakers. com to find outif you areeligible, find a class, print a membership cardorselect a nearby participating location.
