Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Offers SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program to Benefit Active Older Adults in Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS -- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Shield A US not-for-profit health care insurer that is a reimbursement intermediary for physicians. Cf Blue Cross. is recognizing the unique needs of older adults in Indiana. Through participation with the nationally recognized SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program, Anthem is able to offer older adults a way to increase their levels of physical activity and motivate them to remain active. The SilverSneakers program is the nation's leading exercise program exclusively designed for older adults and is available at no additional cost beyond the monthly premium to eligible members of Anthem's Medicare Preferred and Medicare Senior Advantage plans. "The long-term health benefits of regular exercise for senior adults are compelling. In addition to helping seniors stay physically healthy, SilverSneakers also offers a great way for them to socialize so·cial·ize v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es v.tr. 1. To place under government or group ownership or control. 2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable. , meet new friends, and have fun," stated Mary Swanson, vice chairman of AXIA Health Management and founder of the SilverSneakers Fitness Program. SilverSneakers is an innovative exercise program specifically designed for Medicare beneficiaries' unique health and physical needs. Eligible members receive a basic membership at any of the 16 fitness centers throughout Indianapolis, South Bend South Bend, city (1990 pop. 105,511), seat of St. Joseph co., N Ind., on the great south bend of the St. Joseph River, in a farming and mint-growing region; inc. as a city 1865. and Ft. Wayne (visit www.silversneakers.com for a full listing) where they can enjoy specialized non-impact SilverSneakers fitness classes focusing on improving strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Certified See certification. SilverSneakers fitness instructors fitness instructor fit n → Fitnesstrainer(in) m(f) teach the classes and in addition to classes, SilverSneakers participants can also enjoy other fitness center membership benefits, including: --Use of each facility's exercise equipment --Weight training --Circuit training --Other fitness offerings (e.g., aerobics aerobics (ârō`biks), [Gr.,=with oxygen], system of endurance exercises that promote cardiovascular fitness by producing and sustaining an elevated heart rate for a prolonged period of time, thereby pumping an increased amount of oxygen-rich , sauna sauna Bath in steam from water thrown on heated stones. Known in ancient times in various places, saunas are most closely identified with the Finnish people, who made saunas a national tradition. , hot tub, social events) For more information regarding the SilverSneakers Fitness Program, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 800-295-4993. About AXIA Health Management AXIA Health Management is a national provider of high-yield prevention programs that strive to improve the health of individuals in specific population segments, providing comprehensive, integrated health management programs that prevent, delay or mitigate the effects of disease or injury. The cornerstone of AXIA's suite of products is the SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program, a unique physical activity, lifestyle and socially oriented o·ri·ent n. 1. Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. 2. a. The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. b. A pearl having exceptional luster. 3. benefits program designed to encourage Medicare-eligible members to increase their levels of physical activity and motivate them to stay active. SilverSneakers is offered to more than 1.8 million Medicare-eligible individuals in 38 states at nearly 1,500 fitness centers and class sites. For more information, call 480-763-5222 or visit http://www.axiahealth.com. |
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