It is exciting to start a new fitness class especially when they are designed specifically for you, like the Medicare Silver Sneakers workout routines.
To help you choose which program would best fit you, we have reviewed the instructor led free Silver Sneakers exercise classes and organized them into categories based on the intensity of the workouts.
Silver Sneakers also offer a series of videos on YouTube to help you assess your own fitness level.
Inside you will find out how Silver Sneakers Medicare eligibility works in 2019, an intensity review of the nine main workout classes offered, and which exercise class could be the best fit for you.
Medicare Silver Sneakers Eligibility In 2019
Most people mistakenly believe that their Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) health insurance policy will cover the Silver Sneakers workout routines in 2019.
Unfortunately, your traditional Medicare does not cover fitness exercise programs such as Silver Sneakers.
But all is not lost!
Many of the Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Advantage (also known as Medicare Part C in some areas) will cover the cost of workout exercise classes designed for seniors in 2019.
Senior Benefit Services offers multiple options through Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental Plans that include coverage for programs such as Silver Sneakers.
If you already have a Medicare Supplemental plan, you can still fill out the Free Medicare Supplement Quote form below, to check on other plan options that could save you money while also covering the cost of your exercise classes.
Most Intense Workout Routines
(All Standing Exercises)
Silver Sneakers Cardiofit
The Cardiofit workout is a fun aerobics class that is low-impact on the joints and body.
The workout routine focuses on a wide range of healthy exercises as it helps build cardio, upper-body strength and core balance.
Participants have the options of holding barbells while performing slowly coordinated arm and leg movements to increase the intensity.
The Cardiofit class is considered to be high intensity as you can see why in the video.
Silver Sneakers Boom Move
The Boom series of exercise routines are shorter in duration workouts that are usually completed in 20-30 minutes.
Boom Move is a dance class that not only improves your cardio but also burns calories.
It is commonly believed to be the highest intensity class Silver Sneakers offers.
The instructor will teach you new and old dance moves from the 60’s-90’s, that will be sure to keep you on your feet and smiling.
Moderate Intensity Workout Routines
(Primarily Standing Exercises)
Silver Sneakers Circuit
The Circuit workout is a fun group of alternating exercises using weights, elastic tubing and a ball.
The workout routine focuses on a wide range of healthy exercises as it helps build cardio, upper-body strength and core balance.
You will follow a circuit of multiple choreographed exercises that you can increase or decrease the intensity of.
The Circuit class is considered to be moderate intensity as you can see in the video.
Silver Sneakers Boom Mind
The Boom Mind workout is a cross between yoga and a Pilates class that is low-impact on the joints and body.
The workout routine focuses on relaxing the mind, stretching muscles while also moving rhythmically through the stretches.
The Boom Mind program has a lot of seated movement but the actions are very active and you may be asked to get up from the seated position multiple times during the workout.
The Boom Mind class is considered to be moderate to high intensity as you can see why in the video.
Silver Sneakers Boom Muscle
The Boom Muscle workout is like playing your favorite sport while building muscle through safe low-impact exercises.
The workout routine is an action based strength training program that helps build muscle by using a range of motions inspired by your favorite sports.
Participants will spend the entire class on their feet while performing slowly coordinated arm and leg movements to increase the intensity.
The Boom Muscle class is considered to be of moderate intensity. as you can see in the video.
Low Intensity Workout Routines
(Optional Standing Or Chair Use Exercises)
Silver Sneakers Classic
The Classic workout is a fun aerobics class that is low-impact on the joints and body.
The workout routine focuses on a wide range of healthy exercises as it helps build cardio, upper-body strength and core balance.
Participants have the options of holding barbells while performing slowly coordinated arm and leg movements to increase the intensity.
The Classic class is considered to be high intensity as you can see why in the video.
Silver Sneakers Yoga
The Yoga workout is a relaxing class that is low-impact on the joints and body.
The workout routine focuses on a wide range of healthy exercises as it helps relax the mind, increase flexibility and core balance.
Each individual has the option of increasing the intensity of the pose by furthering their flexibility.
The Yoga class is considered to be low intensity as most of the poses can be completed with the help of a chair or sitting in one.
Silver Sneakers Stability
The Stability workout is a safe and fun class that is low-impact on the joints and body.
The workout routine focuses on your stability by working through a wide range of healthy exercises that help you with daily routines, such as; sitting down, standing up, and bending over.
Most of the exercises are performed while sitting in a chair.
The group will perform multiple lifting motions with their arms and legs.
While also work on core stability while standing or sitting down.
The Stability class is considered to be least intense program offered and is suitable for anyone who can sit up in a chair.
Optional Intensity – Pool Workout Routine
Silver Sneakers Splash
The Splash workout takes place in the pool as the name seems to suggest.
It is a fun aerobics class that is low-impact on the joints and body performed in the safety of the shallow side of the pool so that non-swimmers can also participate.
The workout routine varies from instructor to instructor due to the long history of water aerobics available to the senior community.
Most classes will include floats or kick boards to aid in maximizing the exercises effect
The Splash class is considered to be low intensity.
Take Action!
Now that you have a better understanding of the Silver Sneakers classes, its time to get a better understanding of your Medicare supplemental insurance.
Contact Senior Benefit Services today to discuss a new Medicare supplement plan with the best experts in the industry!