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### Staying Active and Healthy: How Medicare Can Support Your Fitness Goals
Staying healthy and active is essential, especially as we age. Engaging in cardiovascular activity, strength training, and flexibility exercises, along with a balanced nutritional diet, can help you maintain your physical and mental well-being throughout your senior years. If you’re considering joining a gym, hiring a personal trainer, or starting a new workout routine, you might wonder: **Can Medicare assist you in achieving your fitness goals?**
### Medicare’s Preventive Services
Medicare offers preventive services designed to kickstart your journey to physical fitness. These include the **Welcome to Medicare** visit and an annual **Wellness visit**.
– **Welcome to Medicare Visit:** This appointment, available within your first 12 months of enrolling in Part B, allows you to review your health. You can discuss your fitness goals and identify any risks or needs related to exercise and activity.
– **Annual Wellness Visit:** After you’ve had Part B for over a year, this yearly visit provides an opportunity to review your overall health, weight changes, and make necessary adjustments to your exercise and nutrition plan.
### Importance of Physical Fitness
Exercising is vital for a healthy lifestyle, and there are numerous ways to stay active as you age. While hiring a personal trainer or fitness coach can be beneficial, these services are typically not covered by Medicare.
If you’re interested in visiting a local gym or fitness center, consider enrolling in a **Medicare Advantage plan** that includes a **SilverSneakers** partnership.
### What is SilverSneakers?
**SilverSneakers** is a free fitness program offered by select Medicare Advantage plans, granting beneficiaries unlimited access to participating gyms and fitness centers nationwide—over 14,000 locations! These facilities offer a variety of equipment, including weights, treadmills, pools, and fitness classes.
Additionally, you can enjoy outdoor workouts through SilverSneakers’ **FLEX** program, which includes activities like yoga, tai chi, and boot camps led by certified instructors.
### Nutritional Therapy
Nutrition is another critical component of maintaining good health. Medicare Part B covers nutritional services under specific conditions. Beneficiaries with diabetes, kidney disease, or those who have had a kidney transplant may be eligible for nutritional therapy services.
Part B also covers **BMI (body mass index)** screenings and behavioral counseling. If your physician diagnoses you with obesity, you may qualify for counseling in a primary care setting. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer additional nutritional therapy and counseling, so be sure to check with your specific plan for details.
### Need Assistance?
If you have questions or need help navigating your options, consider speaking with a licensed insurance agent who can guide you.
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