NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
SilverSneakers® by Tivity Health®, the
nation's leading community fitness program designed for seniors,
today announced it has opened the call for nominations for its 2021
SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year Awards. This marks the
5th anniversary of these distinguished awards, which
honor all SilverSneakers fitness instructors who have made a
lasting impact on the lives of SilverSneakers members, inspiring
seniors to get and stay active.
"SilverSneakers instructors always deserve recognition, but 2020
was an exceptionally challenging year for everyone," said
Richard Ashworth, president and CEO
of Tivity Health. "As restrictions were imposed early in the year,
many instructors quickly pivoted to teaching and engaging their
SilverSneakers members differently, including an unfamiliar virtual
format. We appreciate the dedication of all instructors. Their work
has made a positive impact in the lives of members, many of whom
spent the last year removed from any sense of normalcy."
The COVID-19 pandemic created an extraordinary year for
instructors and members as many SilverSneakers classes shifted to a
digital platform. Since the pandemic, SilverSneakers has elevated
its virtual fitness offerings including the launch of
SilverSneakers Live classes and FLEX virtual classes. 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 2021 Instructor of the Year awards recognize the entire
community of SilverSneakers instructors including virtual,
in-person and FLEX instructors. To acknowledge the deep
appreciation we have for instructors, especially given the impact
of COVID, and to celebrate our 5-year anniversary, we are offering
a monetary prize for the winner and finalists. The call for
nominations is open through May 21,
2021. Nominations can be submitted to
silversneakers.com/instructorawards. Peers, class members,
fitness location staff, and instructors are invited to submit
nominations. A SilverSneakers committee will review nominations.
The winner and four finalists will be announced at the end of
June.
Currently, more than 17 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 led by SilverSneakers instructors ranging in
fitness abilities, 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
WellTM. 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.
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