CHANDLER, Ariz., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- SilverSneakers®, the nation's leading
community fitness program for older Americans by Tivity
Health® (Nasdaq: TVTY), is currently accepting
nominations for the 17th annual SilverSneakers Member of
the Year Awards, previously titled the Swanson Inspiration Awards.
These prestigious national awards honor SilverSneakers members who
positively impact the lives of others through health, physical
activity, and community, either virtually or in the gym.
"As the COVID-19 pandemic persisted this past year, our
dedicated SilverSneakers members maintained their unwavering
commitment to inspire others through healthy living and social
connections," said Richard Ashworth,
president and CEO of Tivity Health. "This was no small feat, as
in-person classes were canceled early in the year and many members
had to quickly pivot to an unfamiliar virtual format. This past
year more than ever we were reminded that our SilverSneakers
members form unique connections and offer one another support
beyond fitness. We look forward to honoring our award winners who
are core to our mission and continue to lead in their member
communities."
Since the pandemic, many SilverSneakers members and instructors
have pivoted to a new digital platform, enabling them to connect
and keep active while also staying safe. New virtual fitness
offerings include SilverSneakers Live classes and FLEX virtual
classes and members can choose from thousands of virtual
live-with-instructor classes each month. SilverSneakers remains
committed to the health and safety of members and continues to
expand all offerings, including in-person and virtual.
The call for nominations is open through July 23, 2021 at Silversneakers.com/MOYAward and
anyone can nominate an inspiring SilverSneakers member. The top 10
nominees' stories will be shared on the SilverSneakers website
where the public will select the national award recipient. Online
voting will take place between August
9-16, and the winner will be announced on August 30.
Currently, more than 16 million Americans are eligible for
SilverSneakers at no additional cost through Medicare Advantage,
group retiree, and Medicare Supplement plans. SilverSneakers
encourages members to participate in health and fitness programs
through a wide variety of offerings that include strength training,
aerobic workouts, and flexibility exercises designed specifically
for a Medicare eligible population. SilverSneakers members have
free access to classes for all fitness levels led by SilverSneakers
instructors, as well as opportunities to engage socially to help
achieve optimal health. To check eligibility, visit
SilverSneakers.com.
About SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers®,
by Tivity Health, is the nation's leading community
fitness program for Medicare eligible Americans. The program was
founded in 1992 and is available to more than 16 million Americans
through many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement
carriers, and group retiree plans. For more information, to check
eligibility or to enroll in the program or sign up for a
SilverSneakers newsletter, go to
silversneakers.com.
About Tivity Health
Tivity Health® Inc.
(Nasdaq: TVTY) is a leading provider of healthy life-changing
solutions, including SilverSneakers®, Prime®
Fitness, WholeHealth Living® and Wisely Well™. We are
focused on becoming the modern destination for healthy living by
expanding beyond fitness as a digital engagement platform company.
We are continuously developing the SilverSneakers suite of digital
offerings and services to provide seniors with everything they need
to maintain and improve their health, including physical activity,
social connection, community involvement, volunteer opportunities
and mental enrichment. Our goal is to partner with payers and
service providers to enable a personalized, interactive, and
intuitive experience to offer the right solutions to each member.
We deliver solutions that help adults feel better, work better and
live better, and improve health outcomes while reducing healthcare
costs. Learn more at www.tivityhealth.com.
CONTACT: Debbie Jacobson,
debbie.jacobson@tivityhealth.com
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