Silversneakers Fitness Program for Seniors; older adult exercise class

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Is anyone available to show me the fitness center and assist with the equipment?

Yes. Each fitness center will provide either group or individual fitness center tours and fitness equipment demonstrations. Tell the front desk staff when you arrive that you would like to take a tour.

What should I wear to the fitness center?

A general rule is to wear comfortable clothing. Breathable, non-binding fabric such as cotton is best. Participants should also wear comfortable, rubber-soled shoes (not black-soled). Check with your fitness center for suggestions on appropriate clothing.

Is the membership really available at no additional cost?

If you are a member of a Medicare health plan that offers the SilverSneakers Fitness Program, you can enroll at no additional cost to you! If your health plan doesn't offer SilverSneakers, contact their member services and ask them when they are planning to provide it.

Will I need to take anything when I go to the fitness center to enroll in the program?

You will need to take your health plan membership ID card with you for your first visit. You might also want to take your reading glasses with you!

How long will it take to enroll in SilverSneakers?

The process will take approximately 30 minutes. If you wish to have a tour of the fitness center during this visit, please allow a few additional minutes.

Elite Fitness SilverSneakers Fitness Program

Elite Fitness is now part of the Silver Sneaker program which is for the Senior population. The SilverSneakers Fitness Program offers a unique blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that enables older adults to take greater control of their health. It is available at no additional cost to individuals who belong to participating Medicare health plans or Medicare Supplement carriers. When you enroll in SilverSneakers, you receive a free membership to Elite Fitness and access to all of our classes - go to www.silversneakers.com for more information about the programming and enrolling.

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We offer Silver Sneaker classes at least twice a week taught by Paul our certified Silver Sneaker Instructor.

SilverSneakers® I – Muscular Strength & Range of Movement

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

To get started, please call 440.543.0488 or use our gym visit scheduler.

How do I enroll in the SilverSneakers Fitness Program?

If you belong to a Medicare health plan that offers SilverSneakers, you can enroll in the program by visiting Elite Fitness center. Follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Take your health plan membership ID card to Elite Fitness Club

Step 2: Tell the person at the front desk that you want to enroll in SilverSneakers. The Senior Advisor or another staff member will help you through the enrollment process.

Step 3: A fitness center staff member will take you on a tour and show you all the equipment, the exercise room where SilverSneakers Classes will be held, and where the locker rooms are located.

Step 4: Start taking control of your health with your new SilverSneakers membership!

Elite Fitness Club (Behind Giant Eagle) 8535 Tanglewood Square Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 440-543-0488

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!