Silver Sneakers Program

Class Titles & Descriptions

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Some people may qualify for a free membership to Spring Valley through the Silver Sneakers program offered exclusively by Highmark Freedom Blue Shield, Highmark Securityi 65, Highmark MedigapBlue, Geisenger Gold and Hop, and others.

Silver Sneaker Classes: The class format includes a warm-up and rhythmic range of movement stretch,work with resistance tools, cool down, final stretch and relaxation segment. It is an equipment -based, multi-level, total body conditioning class in which students use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a Silver Sneakers playball and a chair for standing and/or seated support. For all levels of fitness.

Active Adult: This low impact class is designed for cardio conditioning choreographed to music using the ramp, step or moves on the floor. This class also incorporates some resistance training. For all levels of fitness.

Pilates: Consists of a series of controlled movements on the mat aimed at strengthening deeper postural muscles in your core. Lisa recommeds her1/2 hr. Pilates Class.  See the group fitness schedule for current day and time.  For all levels of fitness.

Silver Sneaker Yoga Stretch:            This low impact yoga class focuses on improving balance, restorative breathing techniques, flexibility and movement through a variety of seated and standing yoga poses.

Hatha Yoga: This physical yoga class will have you moving slowly between basic poses, breathing through your nose in rhythm, all combined with stretching poses to keep you flexible. For beginners and intermediate levels of fitness.

Yoga Stretch: This low impact class will consist of breathing, stretching and balance poses while sitting and/or standing next to the chair. All ages are welcomed. For all levels of fitness.

Line Dancing: Kick up your heels and have some fun learning various types of dance. For all levels of fitness.

After having 2 parents suffer from heart attacks, I've decided to start an exercise program for better cardio health and try to ward off osteoporosis symptoms by weight resistance.

Spring Valley Athletic Club also has personal training for seniors and all level of fitness. Our certified personal trainers will work with you, as well as your physicians' recommendations to create a workout that meets your needs and help you reach your goals.

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There is nothing more important than staying healthy as we age.