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Why Silver Sneakers?

Diabetes - Beginning and keeping good health habits is key to helping control diabetes type 2. Walking, stair-climbing, low-impact activities and weight training are some exercises recommended for adults at risk.

Hypertension - Exercise and diet help manage hypertension. Some exercises recommended for hypertension include brisk walking, moderate aerobic classes and low-impact activities.

Depression - Exercise has been shown to be as effective as medication in reducing depression symptoms among patients with major depressive disorder and has been associated with lower relapse rates.

Tobacco Cessation - Exercise has been shown effective in short- and longer-term smoking cessation rates. It is also effective in minimizing weight gain among those who quit tobacco use.

Weight Management - Exercises that have shown benefit in obese adults include brisk walking and strength training.

Congestive Heart Failure - Exercise training is associated with improved symptoms, exercise capacity and functional well-being in patients with CHF. Optimal results may be achieved when exercise is combined with peer-group support and health education regarding lifestyle changes.

Osteoporosis - Exercises that focus on bone health include weight-bearing and resistance exercises such as walking, stair climbing, low-impact activities and weight training.

Osteoarthritis - Aerobic and resistance exercises such as walking and weight-training are effective in reducing pain, improving range of motion and reducing disability.

Silver Sneakers is an innovative program which is available through more than 40 major health plans across the United States. Pensacourt has partnered with providers offering the Healthways Silver Sneakers Fitness Program as a part of their Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement and group retiree plans. For complete information on Silver Sneakers, and to locate participating plans, select your area of interest with the menu below.

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