Originally Posted by
DnvrFox
Around here, a Silver Sneaker membership allows full access to all of our recreation facilities, including two different rec centers.
There are special Silver Sneaker classes, but you don't have to go. I went to a couple, and will never go back, as here they seem based on the assumption that we are all almost in a nursing home, and the classes and the way they treat one are what one might expect in a nursing home. I.e., "sweetie" "dearie" - "be sure to cross your midline" - "these exercises are good for your ADL's (activities of Daily Living" - "please don't take more than a 6 pound weight," etc., etc. They even had a monitor in the back to see if you were doing anything wrong - she and I really tangled one day! YMMV.
Not my style, but some folks enjoy them.
I have some stories in detail if you want them.
But, heck, it is free. Except my medicare supplement plan doesn't cover the cost, and my wife and I pay $400 per year for the membership.
I remember you experience with the classes
I think I'll hold onto my Bally's membership until I can check it out at the local Y. If Silver Sneakers will get me into any class at the Y I'll be satisfied with it. They offer spinning classes at the Y and they don't have them at the local Bally's
Bally's spinning classes are 25 miles from my home.
Our Y is a new facility and very nice but their annual membership is twice what I pay at Bally's even with my coporate discount. The senior discount isn't much better.