Staying physically fit after serving in the military is essential for Veterans. It supports overall health and mental well-being, and can help with the transition to civilian life. Regular exercise provides a sense of routine and discipline, which helps with adaptation outside the military environment. Fitness contributes to long-term health, helps manage stress and improves overall quality of life.
If you have disabilities, physical activity can be adapted to your abilities. Adaptive exercises can improve mobility, strength and mental well-being.
It’s important to consult with your primary care doctor or health team to develop a personalized fitness plan that accommodates your specific needs and challenges. Remember, your fitness journey is unique to you.
Here are some popular fitness resources for Veterans to get started on the road to a happy, healthy you:
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sorry was looking for email and all this jibberish filled in
To anyone struggling with weight loss and lifestyle-associated chronic illness;
I am a small gym owner/operator in San Antonio, Tx. The title of this article is highly misleading. If you are looking for help, I would recommend going to a local, veteran-owned/operated gym. Tell them your struggles, and if necessary, ask for a discount. Veterans supporting veterans.
I live in Bushnell, FL. I am a disabled veteran. I have joined a local workout location. Can that cost be covered by the VA? Please advise.
Respectfully,
Phil Longo
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What the hell? I would like help purchasing a tread mill but this sounds like BULLSHT!
Are there any aquatic installations available to veterans? Are there any available Programsfor veteransthat need to exercise in the water in the Bluefield or Princeton West Virginia areas?
Very deceiving title. You are lead to believe you will receive the right equipment that would be best for you and the VA would pay for it.
That’s not this.
This is really a link to a company that has an expensive, hang on the wall, fitness center, with pulleys and adjustments. They will give you a coupon for $250 off their unit.
You don’t get to say, “I’d like a $200 stationary bike for free.” Or “I would use a set of weights.”
No. The offer is their wall unit. You will pay what it costs minus $250.
Thank you Judy ? I am with you and I hope others read your comments.
Is there any groups or clubs around the Madison, Wisconsin area that would help me with my weight loss? I have been in MOVE and a binge eating courses already. My PCP told me that the VA can not get weight loss medication at this time. What, if any, solutions do I have moving forward.
Thank you for your time and effort in this matter.
Kind regards,
Gregory
I need help in obtaining my PSDog certificate due to me PTSD/ADHA getting much worse now that I an iver 76 years old. I have my PTSD in training now. Just need the VA support.
James Taylor
I have started going back to the gym at Planet Fitness because of easily access and low monthly cost. At first I told myself to get back on a more healthy diet plan and exercise at least 4 -5 days a week. It’s habit , what you put into it, you will get back. I’ve went from 280 lbs to 255 since the first of the year. I have more more energy at 48 than I did at 40.
Nice work, Wayne!
Will VA cover a plan created for me to use a gym.
Are there grants for home equipment
We are the VA purchase a home equipment?
Good Morning, just sending this message to ask what gyms quality? can you please send more information or who can we call. thank you in advance.
The va needs to build a gym where vets can go and work out. They also need a gym with a pool so disabled vets can do water aerobics.
Larry, many Veteran-owned and operated small gyms would love to help you in your local area.
I go to Crunch fitness center. Are they covered?
Veterans who read this Spread my Health Care belief email your Representative or Senators asked them to contact the Veteran Affairs Committee passed a brand new one Disabled Veterans who is 100percent service connected to have a Dentist that knows how to put in G4implants for free
Are you saying you have a dentist the does implants? I’m also 100% service connected and going through a nightmare dental situation. I have been lied to and ignored by dental staff and dentist in Colorado Springs, CO VA clinic. I have all but given up.
I am also in the springs, also 100 percent. Also struggled with dentist. VA dentist made a habit of scheduling me for appts, then cancelled day of or day before, then told me to call to reschedule. It has happened 4 to 5 times over the last several years (you can only get cleaning once a year)…so about 50 percent of the time. I finally got someone to acknowledge I was eligible to go to community care. Ask your VA primary care doc. I can also recommend Dr Roxy at Twins dental (7000 block of Rangewood). Her office will examine you then send in for VA approval to get the work done there. So far I have received 2 crowns, with appointments within 2 weeks, and I never had to call VA or do any paperwork. It has changed my outlook. Good luck
I AM 100% I GET CLEANING EVERY 3 MONTHS. SUGGEST YOU CALL YOUR LOCAL PATIENT ADVOCATE OR CALL THE WHITE HOUSE HOT LINE # IT’S 1-855-948-2311 BUT THEY FUNNEL THE REPORT BACK TO YOUR LOCAL PATIENT ADVOCATE. YES YOUR PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR CAN USUALLY HELP YOU GET ACTION. GOOD LUCK FIGHT DON’T GIVE UP CALL YOUR SENATOR.
What sport equipment is covered?
A bike?
Why can’t we get Silver Sneakers membership as veterans?
These all sound good but, does chain gym companies such as Gold’s Gym, Planet Fitness and L.A. Fitness offer price discounts to military, veterans their spouses and depends?
Good question. The provide lots of interesting info but little of practical application. (Fluff)
Everyone speaks of fitness and exercise without a word about nutrition. I lost 50 pounds by simply changing my diet to a proper human diet (carnivore) and feeling my best since retiring from the service 26 years ago. I challenge everyone to the BBB&E 30 day challenge (look it up on YouTube).
You know how I dropped 30+ pounds? I stopped buying products whose prices went sky-high… not just during & near the end of the pandemic but even more now! As you peruse the grocery store realize that much of products that went up in price was & continue to be) packaged food (less some canned goods). Where I live here in NV (been here 3 yrs now) prices are Not going down – they keep going up! So, while I have not been a big eater of packaged food & pre-cooked (esp. frozen) meals, I eat even less now! A good by-product of this that my food palette has changed-meaning potato chips, frozen egg meals, tator tots… just don’t appeal to me. Think about it!
I am a beneficiary from my husband’s service. Would I be eligible for fitness benefit.
According to my inbox subject it says $250 off exercise equipment. Where’s that located within this article, not a roundabout somewhere in this monstrosity of an organization.
Yes!! Where? I can’t find it either
I could not find that part either. I was hoping for a discounted treadmill or something like that.
It’s not in this article. But near the bottom of the original email in the section that says “View All Discounts”, there’s a link to Tonal’s website where they offer $250 off home gym equipment for active duty, Veterans, family members, first responders, medical, and teachers.
Who do I need to contact to get the $250.00 for the gym equipment ?
Some more filler garbage that actually offers nothing …
I agree with Robert. We need more facilities in smaller communities that are not located near major bases, post or Naval yards. Why not offer a stipend to retired or medically retired veterans to use toward gyms. The Silver Sneakers is a great way to do this but what happens to the veteran that doesn’t fit into that age bracket.
Check with your healthcare provider. While I’m on Medicare, I have an Advantage plan that reimburses me gym membership for a facility that does not participate in the Silver Sneakers program. FYI Silver Sneakers is a benefit for those who have Medicare; I think it might be open to All those on Medicare & my Aetna Eagle Plan states that it is a benefit I can take. BUT when I went to look at it, Silver Sneakers only asked for my birthdate. Also check in your benefits packages if you are employed as many companies offer provide discounts-either directly or via medical coverage-specifically to assist employees in healthy endeavors. For anyone with an AARP membership they have online fitness classes.
I like the section about Physical Fitness, except I think the VA is missing the target. You are only focused on the VA facilities and a very small portion of veterans. Many veterans live in areas far from the main VA hospitals or clinics, they live in rural America, and as for me rural WA. state. You could focus on assisting veterans in these areas by helping subsidies their local fitness centers or small clinics.
That was the Big Idea that Senator Murray had for WA state a few years back… now these support clinics are located along I5 and only near highly populated large cities… leaving rural veterans to fend for themselves still.
These small towns and rural counties are supported by the people and veterans that live there, why not assist them there, they may feel better about physical fitness, and support local communities rather than having to travel long distances to uses the main VAs facilities.
these small towns have a lot to offer, and need all the assistance from the local people to continue to provide what the people there need, You, could really help more veterans if you just think outside of the box you built for yourselves.
I am widow of 100 percent disabled veteran. Am I eligible for a fitness program. I am 91.thank you! Semper Fi!
IF YOU HAVE A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE THERE IS SILVER SNEAKERS AND SIMILAR PLANS THEY MAY BE ACCEPTED AT YOUR LOCAL FITNESS CENTER CALL THEM.
once again, the va news is full of rah rah. .. however.. the local va ( mountain home, tn. ) is lacking of anyone who knows anything about any of the details found in the ‘physical fitness’ program. in fact, try to get into any program and the response is ‘you live too far away from the va facility and we can’t help you. the articles are now hardly worth reading as they simply don’t apply to anyone unless you’re living right next to the facility or have a lot of cash to spend on transportation, time off and a lot of other expenses. so, exactly when does any of this apply to a real person?.. otherwise.. it’s just some writing put on the internet to appeal to the rah rah crowd or put a paycheck in the writers hands as he/she goes home to a nice little home in la-la land. sheez.. thanks anyway..
So I checked out the first link:
“VA Programs for Health and Wellness” https://news.va.gov/128631/physical-fitness-resources/?utm_source=feature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=14FEB2024
Decided to check out “Nutrition and Food Services” https://www.nutrition.va.gov/
Went to “Recipes”, “Main Dishes”, “Vegetarian” and the first recipe I clicked on, “Pasta Primavera” called for Chicken Broth as an ingredient. Would someone tell the dietitians creating these recipes that Chicken Broth is not vegetarian? How can I trust any VA facility to have any cultural competency if they can’t even get this right?
It’s not that it’s inaccurate. There are many branches of vegetarian. Some that are vegetarian do partake in
animal broth. Just like some vegetarians consume dairy and eggs. Some consume seafood because the makeup of fish and seafood is different than meat (chicken, pork, beef, lamb etc) Vegetarian is an umbrella term, so for those that consume vegetables and broth, this is an accurate recipe. Now had it said vegan or plant based, that would be different. Instead of assuming the dieticians got it wrong, try looking up dietary information for yourself. Knowledge is power and by researching yourself, you’re not depending on a dietician that’s making umbrella recipes :) good luck on your health journey
Clearly denied ALL access to any VA Benefits I’m entitled to including a USDC Complaint for being removed from the VA Hospital on Indian School Rd and will never go there again. Going to West VA clinic soon. Civil Action served waiting for answer.
I’m surprised by how many of you guys are clearly irritated at being offered exercise resources for free or at deep discount. I love my VAMC in Salem, VA and am very grateful for the superb medical care and resources offered.
I did realize that, after 26 years of enforced PT and training standards, a rapid stop of that program could react in dangerous physical and mental issues. Yet, for most of my contemporaries, they were so glad to end that morning run and callisthenic routine that they spent time bending an arm, usually with a fork or spoon in it, and made a drastic end to physical exercise. We found out fairly fast, if we watched our fellow former soldiers, that it took a toll. We were healthy and strong at the end of service, be it two years or twenty, but that ran away from us rapidly. We also found ourselves less prepared mentally and physically than our civilian counterparts, for day to day life. Unless we had physically demanding jobs (I was a warehouser) it could become a source of depression. Riding a bike to work, and/or on the weekends helped me. It will others.
There should be free $$$$ for gym outside of the V.A. like 24 HR Fitness.
I just read all 60 comments and it is very disappointing to read most of them. Title sure sounds good as many have pointed out there is no actual assistance with memberships just information.
My PC referred me to the MOVE program at the VA. I received a letter from them stating they were unable to contact me. Funny thing is no one ever tried to contact me. I called twice and received voicemail. Left a message both time and no ever returned my. Program are only as helpful as the people running them and in my case it doesn’t seem the people really want to help. They just want a pay check.
In my honest opinion, the MOVE program is NOT worth it. It’s not like an exercise class, it just informs you about healthy eating. And now instead of driving in you can do it virtually or monitored by way of phone. They need to change the name. And you are correct, I’ve tried to contact to register a couple of times myself leaving messages with no return call.
If you are in Utah there is a program for vets that will secure you a free EoS or Vasa gym membership. All you need to do is send in your 214 (black out your social or it may be declined and sent back) and they will get back to you in a few weeks with an approved membership. (can take as long as ten but mine took three to approve) I use it three times a week and have never had an issue. Name of the charity is “Operation Combat Boots” and the point of contact is Justin Johnson (goes by JJ)
Hope this helps y’all.
Semper Tentare
Heroes’ Movement belongs on that list.
Doctors do not recommend gyms, or other facilities to produce a better life style, because it goes against their training. They would eventually be out of business if everyone started getting better, or become healthier. They make money, ONLY when someone needs their services.
If you are referring to the doctors at the VA, your statement is wrong. They get paid the same whether you frequent their offices or not.
My husband was just talking about us joining a gym. He has stage IV cancer and needs to get more exercise.
Veterans Yoga Project offers free online and in person yoga (all varieties) to veterans, first responders, care givers and family members free of charge. VYP is a 501c(3) registered non-profit. Everyone is a volunteer. Everyone. Every yoga instructor is trained and certified. Check it out. Yes, I teach. I am a volunteer. I’m a retired NARMY veteran. Yoga is for every body :)
I will back Marilyn up on this. Im a 21 yr RET Navet in Northern Florida and Yoga was suggested to me by a VA Whole Health coach. She suggested online classes, but I got a VA online newsletter last month with the Veterans Yoga Project in it. It took me some online searching but I found a class within a mile of my house that my Whole health coach wasn’t even aware of. There are alot of programs out there, just ask around and read signs in your community. I also found out, by going to THIS class, that the Sr. Center in town offers Tai Chi classes for free.
Read the VA newsletters, there’s a lot of new programs coming online and there may just be the answer to your question in them.
To all Veterans
I joined a local physical fitness facility at the age of 72. They give special military rates for married couples.
I have lower back and hip issues.I’m working with my physical therapist at my VA clinic developing a program to strengthen my entire body.I now go 6 days a week for an intense hour each morning. It has not only helped my body but has improved my mind and given me new energy.
My vascular circulation in my legs has gone from poor to a 30 year old man.
If you have the opportunity to join a gym, excercise at home or Yoga don’t wait.
Important for the VA to work with Fitness Clubs like LA Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, etc., to give Veterans/Disabled Veterans a monthly/yearly discount in membership. Currently there is no such discount. Thank you!
100% SPOT ON!!! THEY IGNORE US. MOST MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS HAVE GYM MEMBERSHIPS FOR FREE IF YOUR LOCAL GYM OR FITNESS CENTER ACCEPTS IT. A LOT DO CALL THEM.
Why does the YMCA not help veterans
Yes, Why doesn’t the YMCA help the Veterans .
It used to be “Young Men’s Christians Association”. They decided to take Christ out of it. Sounds like the way America is going.
yes why doesnt the y have vet discount??????
Are there’s any places that offer free massage therapy, yoga or Tai Chi in Waxahachie Texas?
Fortunately I have access to the YMCA and some commercial facilities through Silver Sneakers via the Medicare Humana Advantage Plan.
Unfortunately, if you are not old enough to take advantage of Medicare, this doesn’t benefit you.
It would be great if the VA partnered with Silver Sneakers to get all vets access to the program, whether you are old enough for Medicare or not. Hopefully the VA will look into this.
I live in Jacksonville and the Y here offers all military (active, vet, retired) a discount. I wouldn’t be going if they didn’t.
Do have to be a disabled vet to get free membership to a YMCA or other gym in your area? Or can you get your VA doctor to give you a letter or something?
How come the VA offer the Silver Sneakers program?
Treadmill for home at discount and/or a stationary bike or both. Thank you Dot
I have two va doctors tell me that they don’t recommend going to the gim to exercise but it’s ok to do pt, I don’t understand why
Most general doctors give extremely terrible advice when it comes to diet and exercise. Unfortunately the VA also only employs these same foolish folks. It’s easier to give you a pill or recommend a ridiculous procedure.
Right on!!!!! I’m a VET also and get the same answers.
Doctor’s are trained to NOT know anything about how diet and exercise is the ounce of prevention against a pound of cure. Keeping you optimally sick makes them the most money (big pharma, hospitals, doctors). Imagine how a society would look if everyone ate what a human body is designed to eat: vegetables, fruits, legumes, roots, seeds, nuts. The gut is an average of 27 feet long. This means humans are physiologically designed to be vegetarians. We are not meant to be meat eaters. Meat carries irritants, oxidizers, and other chemicals that cause illness in humans. Try eating only plants for 2 weeks while doing mild exercise (walking, swimming, biking, hiking, rowing, etc.) and stay away from processed, refined sugar. I dare you to find out how much better you will feel.
Get your VA doctor to order you a prescription to Physical Therapy and have the therapist give you a detailed gym workout plan.
PT is under direct supervision of a licensed therapist. Going to a gym is not – you can hurt yourself more easily if you use equipment you do not know how to properly use or if you are not with a trainer.
Because they are idiots who probably don’t train themselves unless the reference is to your personal physical abilities.
You should always consult with your doctor first before starting any new exercise program. I am soon to be 63 and if you did not know me, you would swear I was a man 12-20 years younger. I work out in a gym 3-6 days a week depending on the time of year and what I am training for.
Nice work, Tom! This is the way.
Follow up on “Resourses” contacts (or contracts) to make sure they do fully (100%) not just 1%, what they claim to do or offer, so that its not just lip service…
Do you have a chair yoga routine.
Va therapist sent me to med go for chair exercises
Whole health does through myhealthevet. Or they did last year.
Tom. Go on myhealthevet and look up chair yoga.Thats how I got started. I have since moved onto a 6 day per week gym regiment workout but still use many yoga movements to mildly stretch my muscles and joints. I started all of this at the age of 72 and have increased my muscle mass by 15 pounds.I have no specific diet but have tried low carbs with results that follow how well I stick to the intent of the program. My workouts are based on a program my VA physical therapist and I have developed based on my hip and lower back issues. I can’t do an extreme cardio workout because my hips keep my walking to a minimum. That’s the reason I originally tried the chair yoga .
Yes,there are some doctors that seem to have a pill for everything and I’ve met more than my share.l don’t believe there is any back cure but I feel that as long I continue the excercises it is my best bet to continue my retirement in a much better state of mind and enjoy my hobby of scroll saw art.
I believe in my VA care givers and all the people that make a very overwhelming job seem to work better than any civilian hospital. We may not get everything we think should be free to veterans but our politicians who make the policies on what we do get. We have organizations like the American Legion,VFW and others that fight for us at the Capital.
Why don’t you have something like silver slippers ? I started going to the EOS gym around my 69th birthday. This saved my life during a 18 hour surgery. It’s been 4 months since the Ill fated surgery. I just started going back to the gym and my life has improved greatly. The surgery caused a heart problem and left me with a deformed right leg!
Not one service available to me in this whole article. Woman veteran with disability (not para-disability) serving before 2011. President’s council link kept erroring out. So like the VA to publish an article bragging about all of the available services when in reality it’s just for show. Frustrating.
Do Ya’ll have free bikes?
Ty
I like your VA news and resources emails and web site. My comment is about your web site font settings. You display a white background and your information has “light grey” text font color. This make it very difficult to read especially for older Veterans with degrading vision. Can you rework the screen presentation fro there is better contrast with your text font color and a bolder color for any hot links included in the body of the text. Including this comment text box, Thanks for your time.
[Editor: Please check your settings. This website has always used black text over a white background and is 508 compliant.]
Do you have anything for veterans overseas? (Europe?)
Where can I find in the email what the subject line is referring to?
will VA pay for my gym membershipof $20 a month or part of it.I am 1002 disability.rated.
William A Ritchie
How about a city/town/village own fitness center? “Silver Sneakers” pays 100%.
VA, zero%
When there is a three-wheeled bike included, I’ll get involved! Lots of veterans have a PROBLEM WITH BALANCE!
do you have financial assistance with planet fitness.
100% disabled veteran here: as a firm believer in physical fitness for the past 35 years, I am on board with the article. However, major disappointment in resources such as reduced physical fitness memberships to weight lifting gyms, such as Golds, 24 hour fitness, etc., where a veteran can get involved in full body workouts with state of the art equipment and trainers who are available and ready to assist members in developing a workout routine specific to their needs and ability. This article does not supply any information regarding resources that can assist veterans who want to join a gym. As such, this read is a waste of time and effort. 100% rated veteran who has been working out for the past 35 years.
I agree 100%.
I m a veteran just south of 80. Your pt program are for the young and the one with disabilities. What about us don’t you think that we need a fitness program for us.
This is BS. It looks good but not effective in anyway. I previously searched for a phyisical fitness group in Utah to join and actually get together for weight training, cardio, ect….. But no it is all BS I have emailed and called several organizations and its a scam. I do it on my own now since I retired, but most of the organizations that deal with the Veterans are only in it for the donations, to pad their pockets.
Is it possible for a 91 yr old to regain leg strength so you don”t have to use a walker?
Studies done in UK show that biking daily (even a stationary one) helps keep leg muscle mass of those over 70 more like 40-60 y/o. Just do something. It comes down to motion, not what equipment you have access to. You could use your walker as exercise equipment. Do squat/dips with it. I’m 100% disabled, missing parts and pieces of bones. I have to adjust to my own reality but the first principles of health are 1) move and 2) eat plants (I would love for someone in the beef industry to show me the anti-oxidant level of beef, or how much trace mineral is bio-available in top round, and I’ll show all the toxic and irritant chemicals in meat plus how it rots in the got, changing the pH contributing to cancer)
Yes, reach out to a local physical therapist, some of whom will visit you at home. It’s what I do.
YouTube has a bunch of videos for “senior chair exercises” or “senior balance exercises at home” that will surely get you back on your feet. Hydration also plays a big part…drink plenty of water to avoid dizziness when standing.
It depends. (Doesn’t it always?). Yang style Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that will help with both balance and leg strength, as well as breathing and concentration. Likewise, good Qigong movement will strengthen legs and other muscles, and can start out modified for a chair, then progress to standing, when you feel capable. I know because I instruct both activities and my classes are all over 60 presently, male and female. A good many Senior Centers throughout the country have such classes available, and there are also on line sources, but personal training is best. And, Senior Centers these days often offer exercise and Strength Training. I don’t make a dime as an instructor, and my classes to members are free. Always check your local Senior Centers.
Will the VA pay for gym memberships for 100% disabled veteran who desire to keep in shape, but can’t afford membership fees?
How about you provide free access to vet at YMCA’s. Currently I get 10% off. My partner…her insurance pays it in full each month.
Can you just send me reimbursement to my gym membership?
I would love to see veterans have the VA pay for access to rec centers, gyms and just facilities that offer fitness opportunities for them. I witnessed veterans at Mann/Grandstaff VA hospital in Spokane protest a couple years ago because they had used the physical therapy facility and once they were done with their therapy, they could no longer use those facilities. It would be great to have access to some type of facility to maintain good physical health and wellness.
How about some fitness center discounts or VA funded memberships? All those listed non-profits are getting filthy rich off the veterans.
It’s important to consult with your primary care doctor or health team. YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING!
How about Silver Sneakers? Is is offered daily at my local Recreation Center and is not covered by the Medicare, Tricare for life or the VA.
Why not?
I wanted to check the “free” items, and clicked on the link I could not find any information about fitness items. Where am I going wrong?
Where are the available gyms located?
Great news
Free Fitness Resources for Veterans
Staying physically fit after serving in the military is essential for Veterans. Check out this list of free fitness resources specifically for Veterans and their families.
Where is the new information? Don’t make us dig for it. Do we get gym membership or something of this nature?
I’m looking for some in-home care after I have my knee replaced in March that will be on March 8 and I’m trying to get to be sent somewhere to recover and get physical therapy as I’m 77 live alone and will have a difficult time and build back ambulatingto make Meeals do laundry, etc. for all a while I don’t know how long and I don’t know what kind of equipment I will need and wondering if the VA has any assistance for me
Your physician or orthopedic surgeon should be able to refer you to a local rehabilitation center.
I have Parkinsonism that has been acknowledged & diagnosed by the Va. I happen to be a Vietnam Veteran. I am looking for dvd for pd exercising to help maintain my health. Any suggestions?
YouTube has a lot of “Parkinson’s exercises” videos. Another source would be the Parkinson’s Foundation. They may have created a DVD.
I have arthritis of the knees. I keep busy swimming each day when conditions are good. My walking and jogging days are over. The condition of my knee is bone-to-bone. I’ve
been dealing with pain from my knees. I take three vitamins daily for this as well as swimming. I have been comfortable with regimen. I’m almost 70 years old.
Speak to an orthopedic surgeon about a knee replacement. The procedure has almost been perfected. If you’re as active as you say, recovery should be a breeze…relatively speaking. Any surgery or injury takes roughly 8-12 weeks to heal.
do you have list of gym, which provide a lower rate for VAs.
The headline says this is about “Physical Fittness” programs available, and after searching your resources, you tell me to eat healthy and don’t smoke. WT???
The only relief I get and place I can exercise is in aqua therapy. My PC has referred me for AT but the nearest location is an hour away from where I live. Are there any programs for veterans that can help me purchase a swim spa for home use?
Do any of these organizations pay for fitness or weight training ?
Does the VA have any gym type facility’s or membership partners ?
How about helping fund or enable veterans to receive deeply discounted rates at national chain gym facilities.
The article you wrote, supports the evidence that it’s a worthwhile investment. EOS, Planet Fitness, Orange Theory, YMCA…
There is also Veterans Yoga Project
How can a Veteran contact a location for routine exercise? I lived in Pittsfield, Illinois a couple years ago and was able to use ( insurance approved), plan referred to as Silver Sneakers. Why can’t that be implemented and used by Veterans?
It sounds like an excellent program. I hope VA follows through.
If staying fit is such a big deal for Veterans why doesn’t the VA offer the Silver Sneaker program?
Will VA pay annual membership to my YMCA
All VA facilities should have an open gym with exercise equipment and a lap swimming pool for low impact workouts
What Fitbit near me
This MIGHT have been useful if it had a locality (zip code, maybe) element.
Since physical fitness is so important, why doesn’t the VA offer or participate in the Silver Sneakers program
Personal training for disabled vets.
#walkerswayweighttraining
Useless clickbait. Seriously, “check out this list” … and a list of hyperlinks to different organizations ,with ZERO added information on what supposed fitness resources they might actually offer.
Yes, this is the problem with the for-profit model of the VA, and there have been a lot of us complaining about it since it showed up decades ago. But the younger folks didn’t listen. Now they are griping as if it is brand new.
If you don’t think your vote matters, then stop complaining about the idiots who get put in charge, the directions given by folks who never served in the Military, and who think if you are less than the upper 10% wealth holders you are a parasite.
Get real. Stop politicking and start supporting your fellow military personnel and their families. These issues go beyond some fiscal responsibility projects drawn up to defend the actions of those opposed to supporting us veterans.
I use to go to Planet Fitness Club in Ponce Puerto Rico. Can VA Pay for this Service. What I have to do to get this Benedit?
HOPEFULLY SOMEONE SEES THIS, FOR ALL VETS THEY OFFER A SET PAY OF $28 A MONTH AND YOU CAN SIGN UP AND ADD TO ANY BASIC GYMS YOU WANT.
ACTIVE&FITDIRECT.COM GIVES VETS A HUGE DISCOUNT.
I would like to learn more about this.
Very good information to us Veterans. Can I get a discounted rates in the 24hrs gymn. They charge $49 a month.
Hello, I am looking for information about the $250 off gym equipment.
Thank you!
It’s garbage clickbait…the VA should not be whoring themselves out posting this garbage….here’s the link it’s in the email…
It would be nice if fitness centers like, Planet Fitness, and gyms offered military/veteran discounts to help us out. A push for the V.A. to help with this (aka funding) would be very much appreciated.
VA Togus, Maine has closed the veterans Gymnasium and the Veterans Pool. Nobody is doing a dam thing about the closures, yet the workers hide in the Gymnasium and allow workers to use our equipment and pool
NONE of the organizations above do what The Catch A Lift Fund does for veterans, none of them.
Below is my name and email with the organizations website, take a look at them.
Are there any yoga classes available?