Annual recognition program honors fitness
instructors empowering older adults to live their healthiest
lives
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 21,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSneakers® by
Tivity Health®, the nation's leading community fitness
program for older adults, today opened the call for nominations for
its 2022 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year Awards. This
year marks the 30th anniversary of the SilverSneakers program,
and the 6th anniversary of the Instructor of the Year awards,
which honor SilverSneakers fitness instructors who encourage and
inspire members to stay active, connect with others, and improve
their health.
"As we celebrate three decades of SilverSneakers, we're
particularly eager to recognize our amazing instructors who
directly impact the lives of members every day," said Richard Ashworth, president and CEO of Tivity
Health. "Throughout the last two years, our instructors have risen
to the challenge of the pandemic and adapted to a wide range of
teaching formats while continuously showing up for members and
inspiring them to live their healthiest lives. Our instructors are
true coaches, friends and role models for SilverSneakers
members."
The 2022 Instructor of the Year awards recognize the entire
family of SilverSneakers instructors including in-person and FLEX
Community Fitness instructors. The winner and four finalists will
be highlighted on the Instructor of the Year website, and the
winner will be featured in our 30th anniversary
celebration taking place later this year. The call for nominations
will be open today through April
1, and nominations can be submitted through
silversneakers.com/instructorawards. Nominations are open from all
peers, class members, fitness location staff and instructors. A
SilverSneakers committee will review nominations and the winner and
finalists will be announced at the end of May.
Currently, more than 18 million Americans are eligible for
SilverSneakers at no additional cost through Medicare Advantage,
group retiree, and Medicare Supplement plans. SilverSneakers
encourages members to participate in health and fitness programs
through a wide variety of offerings that include strength training,
aerobic workouts, and flexibility exercises designed specifically
for a Medicare eligible population.
SilverSneakers is continuing to expand fitness and well-being
opportunities for members in 2022 with thousands of instructor-led
classes each month. Eligible members also have access to over
23,000 fitness locations nationwide and can use their membership
for access to multiple locations. In addition, eligible members in
participating health plans can experience social engagement and
mental enrichment offerings through innovative partnerships with
GetSetUp, a virtual learning platform, and Stitch, an in-person and
online social community for seniors, allowing older adults to
connect virtually and in person.
Membership in SilverSneakers and classes led by instructors who
are specially trained in older adult fitness can also help older
adults get active – many for the first time in their lives.
According to the 2021 SilverSneakers annual member survey,
thirty-four percent of participants report SilverSneakers is their
first fitness membership, and 28% are new to regular exercise when
joining the program. 88% of members report that SilverSneakers has
improved their quality of life, demonstrating that the impact of
the program is physical, emotional, and social. To check
eligibility, visit silversneakers.com.
About SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers®, by Tivity Health, is the nation's
leading community fitness program for Medicare eligible Americans.
The program was founded in 1992 and is available to about 18
million Americans through many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare
Supplement carriers, and group retiree plans. For more information,
to check eligibility or to enroll in the program or sign up for a
SilverSneakers newsletter, go to silversneakers.com.
About Tivity Health
Tivity Health® Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY) is a leading
provider of healthy life-changing solutions, including
SilverSneakers®, Prime® Fitness and
WholeHealth Living®. We help adults improve their health
and support them on life's journey by providing access to in-person
and virtual physical activity, social, and mental enrichment
programs, as well as a full suite of physical medicine and
integrative health services. We continue to enhance the way we
direct members along their journey to better health by delivering
an insights-driven, personalized, interactive experience. Our suite
of services support health plans nationwide as they seek to reduce
costs and improve health outcomes. At Tivity Health, we deliver the
resources members need to live healthier, happier, more connected
lives. Learn more at www.tivityhealth.com.
Contact:
Debbie
Jacobson
Tivity Health
(480) 444-5204
Debbie.jacobson@tivityhealth.com
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