The nation's leading
fitness program
for older adults for
free!
The SilverSneakers
program is currently offered to eligible member of Highmark Blue
Cross Blue Shield's Security Blue, FreedomBlue, and MedigapBlue
members. Eligible members may receive a basic membership at
the Community Fitness Center.
In
addition, they receive:
Access to all fitness center amenities
Custom designed SilverSneakers Classes taught by certified
instructors
Social events for members
A
Senior Advisor to help you along the way
SENIOR STRENGTH
Every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Ages 50 and older
$1.00 per class
A special fitness class
designed for ages 50 and older. Concepts that are covered in the
class include: balance skills, strength moves, flexibility
exercises, and low-impact aerobics of varying levels.
SilverSneakers I
Muscular Strength and
Range of Movement
Every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Ages 65 and older
Free for SilverSneaker Members or $1 for non-members
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. The class is FREE to SilverSneaker members.
Non-SilverSneaker members may attend for $1.00 per class.
FREE
Under age 18 - please
come with a parent or guardian
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Walk in the theater and/or
gym where it's always nice and dry!!
Walking Programs and
Techniques
Guidelines for
Starting a Walking Program
Walk a minimum of five
times a week.
Select the duration of
your walking sessions based on the number of minutes that you
can continuously walk.
Walk at an intensity
whereby you can speak but your breathing is noticeably elevated.
Try to increase your
walking time by at least two minutes each week.
Don't forget to stretch
properly before exercising!
Proper Technique
Good posture
Keep your chin up
Look straight out in
front of you
Shoulders are pulled back
Keep arms bent and swing
them
If you power walk consistently, your pace should get faster the more you
do it. Try to increase you walk time by at least two minutes each
week. Your cardiovascular system will be getting stronger and your
metabolism will be revving up.
Here's a little secret - as your pace gets faster, your percentage of
body fat is decreasing. Please note that anyone starting an
exercise program or modifying an existing exercise program should
consult their physician.
