Gladwin Community Arena

Silver Sneakers

 

What is the SilverSneakers Fitness Program?

SilverSneakers is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events.

Unlock the door to greater independence and a healthier life with SilverSneakers. Health plans around the country offer our award-winning program to people who are eligible for Medicare or to group retirees. SilverSneakers provides a fitness center membership to any participating location across the country.

 

This great benefit includes: 

• access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, 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, quit smoking or reduce your stress

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Class Schedule & Description: 
Monday: 9:30AM. Classic(1-hour beginner class) This workout includes fall prevention drills and exercises to improve strength and endurance. The chair, handheld weights, tube, and ball are included in this workout.

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Wednesday 9:30AM. Yoga Stretch(1-hour advanced class) This workout utilizes chair and standing poses to increase flexibility, strength, and breathing awareness. Small weights are sometimes used to increase endurance and toning. 

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Wednesday 10:30AM. Boom Move(1st and 3rd week) (30-minute intermediate class) A higher intensity dance class that improve cardio-endurance and burns calories. MOVE is all about breaking a sweat and having fun. This class focuses on cardio endurance by starting with simple dance moves and building into more complex sequences, bringing a great cardio workout.

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Thursday 10:30AM. Boom Mind (1st and 3rd week) (30-minute intermediate class)The best of yoga, Pilates, and barre combines in a mind-body mat workout. Build endurance while increasing flexibility. Will include floor work on the mat. 

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Thursday 10:30AM. Boom Muscle (2nd and 4th week) (30 minute advanced class) Incorporates athletes-based exercises that improve upper body conditioning. You’ll move through several blocks which are groups of exercises that focus on different muscle groups. The focus of this class is on toning muscles and building overall strength.

 

Friday 9:30AM. Cardio Circuit (1-hour intermediate) This standing class alternates upper-body strength work with low-impact cardio to maximize fitness benefits. Elevate your heart rate with low-impact aerobic movements and progressive intensity options. A chair, handheld weights, balls and tubing are usually utilized.

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