SilverSneakers to Offer World Class Fitness Experience from Apple Fitness+ in 2023

Members in taking part well being plans could have entry to exercises and meditations for all talent ranges, pursuits, and objectives with an Apple Health+ subscription at no further price

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SilverSneakers^® by Tivity Well being^®, the nation’s main health program for older adults, will supply members an Apple Health+™ subscription at no further price beginning in 2023. With a Health+ subscription SilverSneakers members in taking part well being plans could have entry to over 3,000 exercises and meditations together with packages to get began or go after a aim and interesting audio experiences like Time to Stroll and Time to Run to inspire customers to get transferring exterior.

Health+, the award-winning health subscription service designed to be welcoming to all and assist customers reside a more healthy day, will empower eligible SilverSneakers members to train anytime, anyplace and irrespective of the place they’re on their health journey. The world-class exercises and meditations are led by a various and inclusive crew of trainers, curated for a spread of skills, talent ranges, ages and pursuits. SilverSneakers is the one senior health program that may supply Health+ in January via choose Medicare plans. 

“We’re excited to work with SilverSneakers and supply Health+ to this inspiring group of energetic older adults, who’re motivated to reside a more healthy day by staying mentally and bodily match,” mentioned Jay Blahnik, Vice President of Health Applied sciences at Apple. “Health+ is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all, it doesn’t matter what health degree or stage of life persons are in. With over 3,000 exercises and meditations, we will not look ahead to SilverSneakers members to hitch us and introduce them to our coach crew who will preserve them energized from begin to end.”

Aetna^®, a CVS Well being^® firm, would be the first well being plan to supply Health+ via SilverSneakers. Aetna Medicare Benefit members could have entry to the complete Health+ library of exercises and meditations at no further price beginning in January. 

“We proceed to advertise the advantages of bodily exercise to our members and are excited to supply them extra methods to maneuver with Apple Health+ made obtainable by SilverSneakers,” mentioned Christopher Ciano, President, Aetna Medicare. “SilverSneakers understands the distinctive wants and health preferences of older adults. We share their ardour for encouraging older adults to maintain their our bodies and minds energetic for improved total well-being. We hope our members will embrace this chance to train in new methods and have enjoyable doing it.”

With Health+, SilverSneakers members in taking part well being plans can select from the complete library of Health+ content material, with exercises and meditations starting from 5 to 45 minutes throughout 11 exercise varieties, together with Dance, Pilates, Power, and Yoga, together with video and audio guided meditations to help cognitive well being and stress reduction. There are additionally exercise packages with customized content material designed to help customers via a season of life or assist them put together for essential moments like Exercises for Newcomers, Exercises for Older Adults, and Meditations for Newcomers. As well as, customers can entry Time to Stroll, an audio strolling expertise that includes a number of the world’s most attention-grabbing and influential folks comparable to, Billie Jean King, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Dr. Jane Goodall, Robin Roberts, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Sugar Ray Leonard, and Time to Run, an audio operating expertise that includes widespread operating routes in notable cities world wide. Each Health+ studio exercise consists of modifications to accommodate all health ranges, together with choices for closed captioning and subtitles in six languages.

“Providing Apple Health+ to members is an thrilling means for us to ship extra alternatives than ever to expertise the psychological and bodily advantages of train and meditation via a service that’s welcoming to all”, mentioned Richard Ashworth, President & CEO, Tivity Well being. “We’re proud to be the one senior health program bringing Apple Health+ to our members with so some ways to remain motivated. This collaboration will present eligible SilverSneakers members with extra methods to entry health utilizing acquainted expertise with exercises and options to maintain them engaged and assist them monitor their progress.” 

Starting in January, eligible SilverSneakers members can activate their Health+ subscription via their SilverSneakers member account on SilverSneakers.com or via the SilverSneakers GO cell app. Customers solely want an iPhone to enroll, and may then expertise Health+ on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Health+ customers with an Apple Watch can proceed to take their motivation to the following degree with customized real-time metrics that show on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, in addition to the power to expertise Time to Stroll, Time to Run, and meditations with simply their Apple Watch paired with AirPods or different Bluetooth-enabled headphones.

For extra data, go to silversneakers.com/applefitness.

About Tivity Well being
Tivity Well being^® Inc., is a number one supplier of wholesome life-changing options, together with SilverSneakers^®, Prime^® Health and WholeHealth Residing^®. We assist adults enhance their well being and help them on life’s journey by offering entry to in-person and digital bodily exercise, social, and psychological enrichment packages, in addition to a full suite of bodily drugs and integrative well being companies. We proceed to boost the way in which we direct members alongside their journey to higher well being by delivering an insights-driven, customized, interactive expertise. Our suite of companies helps well being plans nationwide as they search to cut back prices and enhance well being outcomes. At Tivity Well being, we ship the sources members have to reside more healthy, happier, extra linked lives. Study extra at www.tivityhealth.com.

About SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers^®, by Tivity Well being^®, is the nation’s main group health program for Medicare eligible People. This system was based in 1992 and is accessible to greater than 18 million People via many Medicare Benefit plans, Medicare Complement carriers, and group retiree plans. For extra data, to test eligibility or to enroll in this system or join a SilverSneakers e-newsletter, go to silversneakers.com.

Apple Health+ is a trademark of Apple Inc. 

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