Premium for Seniors (over 65) Coaching, Videos, and Interactive Sessions

[BarbE51]

I was a member of Silver Sneakers until UHC switched me to Fitbit. I have not discovered any of the services from SS anywhere on this site. If you've found support please tell us.

BarbE

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[CollinM]

Silver Sneakers is not part of Fitbit. What services that Silver Sneakers provides are you looking for?

[BarbE51]

Yes, I know Fitbit isn't Silver Sneakers. 

I am looking for Zoom style exercise opportunities geared for Seniors. A 30,45 or 60 minute Zumba Gold session would be a good start. Assorted programs that  run 5 days a week at assorted times. Weight training for seniors. Program aimed to people over 60. 
AND easy to find. I tried to get back to this post in the group and I couldn't find the community where I posted this. . 
I hope some of the Google people join the fitbit ranks and improve the usability of the site. 

[CollinM]

Fitbit premium doesn't have that kind of content. They have specific content for children. But as far as I know nothing aimed specifically at seniors or the type of program you describe (they programs they have aren't at specific times, you decide when to do them). There are some dance like exercises available but without previews it's hard to asses how well they match with a Zumba Gold session.

[CowdungMugsy]

I am a UHC member too and been a fitbit user for a couple of years now.  Depending on your plan UHC provides you a free fitbit premium account BUT I find the premium content useless.  For me, at least, it is weak in content and I don't find it useful.  I am interested in finding local over-65 groups that I can join to have workout/exercise challenges with.

I am also a user of Under Armour Map-my-walk ap and I find that more useful and it has become the book of record for my workouts.  Fitbit is just an add on.  

[CowdungMugsy]

Fitbit did use to have web based groups that you could join and they were very useful.  BUT they killed that a couple of years ago.

[SilviaFitbit]

@CowdungMugsy Hi there. 

Thanks for sharing your feedback, we're always striving to improve our services offered. The best place to make your voice heard is our Feature Suggestion board, those are reviewed by our team and the status will change depending on Fitbit plans. 

Hope to see your idea on the board. 

[Traceykb1]

I agree.  Nothing I can find is similar to the 45 minute circuit for seniors that Silver Sneakers offered. Those combining light cardio with weight and resistance exercises.  This will be a huge surprise to all the SilverSneakers members now transitioning to this. If Fitbit Premium has those senior videos and online on demand classes I can’t find them.  Huge disappointment at this point. 

[HowardCao]

Same problem here. Just got kicked out of SilverSneakers because UHC discontinued 2022 membership support. I feel a little better as I am not alone facing this new year surprise. Hope there is a way to replace those nice programs like Classic Light, Circuit Light, etc. Will go to "feature suggestion board" as suggested by the Moderator to check things out.

[Megu]

Hi. Agree with the comments. Joined yesterday hoping for a programme for a fit 60 year olf and see nothing. I can look through the videos and adap some routines but it's not the same. Plenty of people like me out there I'm sure.

[Lulu99]

Folks go to the  Z Zlink that the moderator posted.  There is a suggestion to have workouts for folks 60 and up that needs votes.    Use the search for "silver": and you should find it.