Silver Sneakers and Results

January 22, 2025

A jagged dark mass curves beneath a bright, white background.

If you are in your 60’s or older, you have probably heard of Silver Sneakers. For those of you who may not know, Silver Sneakers is a program for people 65 and older who have an eligible Medicare Advantage Plan. It is a great program to help seniors stay active and social.

Silver Sneakers partners with thousands of gyms across the country. At Axio Fitness, people contact us daily and ask if we accept Silver Sneakers.

Unfortunately, the program does not cover personal training and other personal services, which is all that we offer. Silver Sneakers only partners with gyms and other fitness facilities that offer fitness equipment for you to access when you join and sometimes exercise classes.

Although I do think it is a great program that everyone should take advantage of when they are able, I do have one problem with it. For most people, Silver Sneakers does not really help you see the results you’re capable of achieving.

We have so many people calling us to inquire about coming to Axio Fitness. When they learn we do not accept Silver Sneakers, they join another gym where they can get free membership. Then, months or years later, they call us back and join Axio Fitness.

Why? Because many people need more than free gym memberships. They need accountability, education, instruction and motivation. When something is free, you don’t really feel the consequence of skipping. Or, if you do go to the gym, are you really doing the right things or pushing yourself to see results? Or are you staying as consistent as you should?

One thing our clients really underestimate is how fit they can be for their age. Your body is capable of so much more than a couple moderate workouts each week. But it is hard for most people to properly exercise consistently and progress themselves on their own.

If you belong to Silver Sneakers and you aren’t staying consistent or you’re not satisfied with your results, please give Axio Fitness a try!

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