Silver Sneakers

Williamsport Branch YMCA
320 Elmira St. Williamsport, PA 17701
570-323-7134

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What Is the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program?

The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is offered in partnership with select health plans at no additional cost to Medicare-eligible members. 

 

 Benefits:
  • YMCA Adult Membership
  • Includes:  FitnessCenters (Both Main and Private Men’s and Women’s), Pool, Walking Track, Racquetball Courts, Basketball, Whirlpool, Sauna, Steam Room, General Group Exercise Classes, and Locker Area
  • Chair Aerobic Group Exercise Classes specifically for Seniors
  • Incentive Programs for Fitness and Attendance
  • Social Interaction with Senior Peers
 

Eligibility: 

Members must be covered by one of the following health plans:

If you are not eligible for SilverSneakers you may still attend the group exercise classes by either becoming a YMCA member or paying a $5 guest day pass.

 
  • The Freedom Blue Plan of Highmark
  • (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Northeastern Pennsylvania)
  • The Geisinger Gold Plan
  • (Geisinger PEBTF, Gold Classic 1,2,3; Secure 3)
  • HOP
  • (PSERS Health Options Program)


Group Expecise Classes:
Please wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear to workout, bring a water bottle for proper hydration.  Set-up for the below classes start at 8:45 AM and meet in the Pickelner Arena. 

 

SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength and Range of Movement:

Chair based-class for older adults, designed to increase; strength, range of movement, agility, balance, and coordination and to improve participants’ functional capacities, physical fitness level, and sense of well-being. 
Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 9:45 AM

 

SilverSneakers® Cardio Circuit: 
Advanced class for older adults, designed to increase; cardiovascular and muscular endurance capacity as well as agility, balance, and coordination. 
*We recommend that participants can stand and move continuously for 45 minutes at a time in order to have the proper stamina for this class.   
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 – 9:45 AM 
For More Information and/or to Sign-up:

(570) 323-7134 extension 46

wellness@williamsportymca.org