SilverSneakers can help!
Walking has many health benefits, from helping you maintain a healthy weight to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, boosting your memory, and reducing your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. It can even help your mood.1 Here’s what you need to know to walk your way to better health.
Celebrate National Walking Month in May with a little movement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends older adults get 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week. If that seems too much, start small – even a one-minute walk can provide benefits.1
Turn your gait into a fitness stride
Knowing the benefits is just the beginning. Next, you’ll want to make sure you have the right technique. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your walks:2
- Keep your head up – look forward, not at the ground.
- Keep your body relaxed, specifically your neck, shoulders, and back.
- Swing your arms freely with a slight bend in your elbows.
- Keep your core engaged and your back straight, not arched forward or backward.
- Walk smoothly from heel to toe.
It is also helpful to plan out your route. Make sure you know where you want to go and how long. Or try an indoor walking class with SilverSneakers®.
Get started with SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers is more than a traditional fitness program — it’s a way of life. It provides an opportunity to get physically active. Designed specifically for seniors, SilverSneakers is there for you, every step of the way. The best part is, it’s included with your HealthTeam Advantage plan at no additional cost.
With SilverSneakers, you get access to:
- A nationwide network of participating locations3, with group fitness classes4 at select locations
- SilverSneakers LIVE online classes and workshops taught 7 days a week by instructors specially trained in senior fitness, including many walking classes
- SilverSneakers On-Demand library with 200+ online workout videos including walking exercises.
- SilverSneakers GO mobile app with digital workout programs
- SilverSneakers Community classes offered outside of the gym
- Various articles to help you along your journey
If you haven’t already, activate your free online account today at SilverSneakers.com/GetStarted.
Always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.
Footnotes
- Participating locations (“PL”) are not owned or operated by Tivity Health, Inc. or its affiliates. Use of PL facilities and amenities are limited to terms and conditions of PL basic membership. Facilities and amenities vary by PL. Inclusion of specific PLs is not guaranteed and PL participation may differ by health plan.
- Membership includes SilverSneakers instructor-led group fitness classes. Some locations offer members additional classes. Classes vary by location.
SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Tivity Health, Inc. © 2025 Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
