Exercise is Medicine
Exercise is Medicine (EIM) empowers you to make exercise a habit and gives you the tools you need to decrease your health risks.
EIM is a 12-week program available to qualifying Sanford Health Plan members and their qualifying spouses and dependents. It’s offered both virtually and at local participating gyms.
A one-time fee unlocks:
- Group fitness classes
- Access to a personal trainer
To qualify, you must:
- Be 18 years old or older
- Have one or more of the following conditions:
- Anxiety
- BMI of 30 or greater
- Cancer
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Metabolic syndrome
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
EIM Price Guide*
- In-person EIM program at participating gyms, $99
- Virtual EIM program over WebEx, which includes a fitness box: $99
*Members may use their health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) dollars to cover their program fee. A supporting letter from your health plan is required for IRS tax reporting purposes.
Virtual Exercise is Medicine
Virtual EIM offers four weekly live virtual classes. Participants are encouraged to attend 3 live classes every week. After you register, we will be in contact with you within five days to discuss next steps for starting the Exercise is Medicine Program. Please note: New cohorts start as soon as there are enough members signed up. Once a cohort has enough members, you will receive a Webex link to attend your live classes.
The virtual program will deliver a fitness box to your home, which includes:
- EIM workbook
- Recipe book
- Pilates ball
- Mini loop resistance band
- Handled resistance band
- Yoga mat
Virtual Class Options
| Schedule | Location |
|---|---|
| Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15 PM | Virtual Class - WebEx link will be provided |
| Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM | Virtual Class - WebEx link will be provided |
In-Person Exercise is Medicine
Gym Locations
| City |
|---|
| Bismarck-Mandan |
| Fargo |
| Sioux Falls |