Submitted photo Nelson and Mary Walter.
By Laura Dillon | 21st Century Media
“Nelson and Mary Walter, a couple from Berks County, found love through their involvement with a fitness program called SilverSneakers.
“Their story inspired a nomination for the Richard L. Swanson Award, a national fitness award given through the SilverSneakers program. The couple, now in the Top 10, await the final result of the vote.
“SilverSneakers is a nationwide fitness program for seniors and is owned by a well-being improvement company called Healthways. The program offers free gym access and classes to those who are insured through Medicare.
“Dori Nugent, Group Fitness Director for Valhalla Health and Fitness Studio in Exeter, explained that classes are one hour and consist of cardio and weight training.”
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