Health & Wellness
September 26, 2024

Linda’s Fitness and Learning Journey with GetSetUp and Aetna

Linda’s Fitness and Learning Journey with GetSetUp and Aetna
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Linda, a Southwest Florida resident and experienced yoga teacher, discovered GetSetUp through her Aetna Medicare Advantage plan. For Linda, GetSetUp has been an invaluable resource, offering a diverse range of classes that perfectly complement her active lifestyle. 

“I love GetSetUp, and I can easily find one to three classes that I take or want to take each day,” she shared. 

As someone who has been practicing yoga since 1972 and teaching for decades, Linda values the variety of yoga classes available, including chair yoga, Vinyasa, and even hand weights. Her connection to GetSetUp began a couple of years ago, and since then, it has become a daily part of her routine.

 “I like to take at least one yoga-type class a day, and sometimes even two or three,” Linda explained. The flexibility and range of classes allow her to integrate new techniques into her practice. 

“There is always something I can learn,” she said.

In addition to yoga, Linda enjoys the art classes, particularly those taught by Deana, which include watercolors and pencils. 

“The variety of classes on GetSetUp is so different. SilverSneakers has a few fitness classes but not a lot—they don’t offer arts and travel, photography, and all this other stuff,” Linda noted. 

She appreciates the comprehensive offerings on GetSetUp, which she finds unmatched by other programs.

Beyond the Arts to Learning Tech and Aiding in Recovery

Linda’s dedication to lifelong learning extends beyond yoga and art. She has also explored tech classes, including several on using her Android smartphone and photography.

“I have taken at least three classes on Android, and I always learn something new. There is always something,” she said. She not only learned how to use more of her phone settings to take better pictures but also how to store these pictures and organize them. 

Linda’s open-minded approach to learning reflects her belief that “learning is lifelong, and if you are open to it, there is always something new every time.”

After experiencing severe sciatica this past spring, which left her unable to walk on her left leg for six weeks, Linda turned to GetSetUp’s weight and chair classes to regain her strength. 

“The weight training classes with hand weights are great, and the chair classes sometimes use weights, too. I was interested in weight classes to get strong again,” she explained, highlighting how the platform supported her recovery journey.

Linda also values the flexibility that GetSetUp offers in terms of scheduling. 

“I really appreciate and enjoy the offerings and the fact there are many classes at different times of day,” she said. “Every day is different in retirement, so the variety is wonderful. I can always fit something in, maybe something different every day. And I am more busy now than I have ever been!”

Linda has full access to these classes through her Aetna Medicare Explorer plan, and she’s grateful for the opportunity.

“I hope that I’ll always be able to access this, ideally through my insurance…I would probably join as a private individual—I like GetSetUp that much,” she said.

Linda also advocates for GetSetUp, often sharing her positive experiences with others in her community. 

“I talk about GetSetUp to so many people, and I tell them to check with their insurance. The fee is nominal considering it covers as many classes and the variety,” she noted.

For Linda, GetSetUp represents more than just exercise and learning; it’s a key part of her daily life and her journey of lifelong education. 

“I really appreciate some instructors like Nathalie, who teaches fascial fitness classes. The teachers are great, and the variety is so important,” she said. 

Whether diving into a yoga session, exploring art, or learning new tech skills, Linda embodies the spirit of lifelong learning that GetSetUp champions.