Youfit Health Clubs is now a partner in the “SilverSneakers” program – and Phoenix-area seniors stand to benefit greatly.

SilverSneakers is a program that encourages seniors to take control of their health, with an emphasis on physical activity. It provides a free fitness-club membership for seniors at any participating club across the country. And many health plans are now offering it as a benefit.

As a result of Youfit Health Clubs’ participation, seniors with healthcare plans such as Humana, AARP, AvMed, and Universal Health Care will now enjoy free membership in any of Youfit’s six clubs in the Valley…as well as the additional new clubs opening soon. They’ll be able to work on their strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. And they’ll have access to a specially trained Program Advisor, to introduce them to SilverSneakers and to help them get started.

“We’re really excited about our involvement in the SilverSneakers program” says Rick Berks, founder and President of Youfit Health Clubs.”It’s a win-win situation. For seniors, it’s a great chance to get in shape, and enhance their overall health. And for us, it’s a chance to give something back to the great Arizona communities that have really supported our clubs.”

Berks founded Youfit Health Clubs in 2008. He now has 41 of the “Greenest” health clubs in America – and big plans for the Valley.

“Today’s seniors want to exercise,” Rick Berks says. “But money is often a consideration to people on fixed incomes. And older people are sometimes uncomfortable walking into a health club. But, with SilverSneakers, there’s no fee. And no one will ever have to be uncomfortable walking into a health club anymore…because there’ll be plenty of other seniors there, too.”