Page 31 - Senior Link Magazine Winter 2018- Online Magazine

HONORING SENIORS
Silver Sneakers
him from participating in cycling races and distance
events, though, and Norman has been participating in
the cycling portion of the Senior Games since 2009. The
Senior Games were started in 1985 with the mission of
using education, fitness, and sport to promote healthy
lifestyles for adults. Today, The Games, a 20-sport,
biennial competition for individuals aged 50 and over,
is the largest sporting event for seniors in the world.
Thousands of athletes compete in state qualifying
meets to earn the opportunity to participate in the
national championships (nsga.com). Norman’s first
competition resulted in two bronze medals. Over the
last seven games in which he has participated, Norman
has acquired 19 more medals. He was presented with
all gold medals in last year’s races, which qualified
him to participate in the National Senior Games next
year in the 5K and 10K time trial and 20K road race
events. In addition,
Norman participates
in several charity
events, including the
University Medical
Center’s Cycle for
Hope, the Tour de
Rio Blanco and the
Hale on Wheels ride
sponsored by Hale
County, Texas.
An avid reader with
a curious nature,
Norman began
researching the
human digestive
system ten years ago. In exploring this topic, his learned
that the gut runs our bodies more than our brains do.
As a result, he cooks the majority of his meals and
tries to eat non-processed, healthy foods such as fresh
fruits, vegetables, fish, and poultry. Also contributing
to his healthy living philosophy is his belief that, of the
early human hunters and gatherers, the gatherers were
healthier because they remained in motion.
Healthy lifestyles and healthy eating are a choice,
and Norman has adopted both. His choices are an
inspiration to us all.
No-Cost Health Club
Membership
The Silver Sneakers program promotes health and
fitness for older adults beginning at age 65. Silver
Sneakers includes access to every participating
gym and fitness center in the network that
Silver Sneakers has created. That’s a FREE basic
membership at more than 15,000 locations
worldwide! Most insurance providers participate
in Silver Sneakers. You could be eligible if you
are a member of Medicare Advantage, have a
Medicare supplemental package or participate in
a group retiree plan.
Your membership amenities can vary depending
on the gym you choose to attend. For example,
one local gym provides a “Peak” membership
for Silver Sneakers. This membership includes
group fitness classes, tanning, hydromassage,
and live video workouts at home. Just check
online or call any gym or fitness center in your
area to see if they offer Silver Sneakers. You can
find more information by visiting their website,
silversneakers.com.
When you check for eligibility, you will need to
provide your first and last name, email address,
date of birth and zip code. If you qualify for Silver
Sneakers, choose a gym and enroll at that facility
for your membership.
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