Silver Sneakers

Seniors Hit the Gym to Get Fit, Have Fun, and Make Friends!

SilverSneakers is the perfect program for older adults looking to improve their strength for daily activities.  Feel good and have fun while moving through a variety of exercises designed to increase your strength, balance, range of motion, endurance and physical skills required for daily living. 

SilverSneakers is for individuals who are eligible for Medicare or to group retirees. SilverSneakers members receive a FREE YMCA membership, a benefit subsidized by Humana and their qualifying plans.

This great benefit includes:

Access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, pool, sauna, and other available amenities

Customized SilverSneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance

Member-only access to online support that can help you lose weight, quite smoking or reduce your stress

Indoor walking track

Summer picnics, fall exercise walks and Christmas luncheon-join the FUN!

The variation of cardio, range of motion and balance has made a huge difference in my life. The class has been very Beneficial to our health.”

-Jim and Carolyn Bailey

Eligible Insurance Companies who provide programming:
  • AARP Medicare Complete by UnitedHealthcare                        
  • AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan
  • Humana
  • WellCare
  • Coventry Health Care of Illinois
  • Community Care Alliance

Find Classes

Visit the Membership Experience Desk at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA, Northeast Family YMCA or Puri Family YMCA to learn more and to join, or contact us at 815-489-1252.