Current Classes

UW-Madison Extension is offering another round of FREE virtual StrongBodies exercise classes for participants on a Zoom platform starting January 23 – March 29, 2023. Exercise in your own home and build or maintain your strength with exercises that are low impact and adaptable for ALL ability levels. Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. or on Tuesday and Thursdays at 9 a.m. See details below.

What you will need for class:
♦ Computer or smart phone
♦ Chair
♦ Water bottle
♦ Hand weights (if you have them)
♦ Ankle weights (if you have them)

Virtual Zoom Classes:
Where: In the comfort of your own home
Class Dates:  January 23 – March 29, 2023
Class Times:  Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. (60-minute class plus 20-minute optional education/socialization)
Virtual Registration:   https://forms.gle/uqCug3m8twMDkshUA

Where: In the comfort of your own home
Class Dates: January 3 – March 23, 2023
Class Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. (60-minute class plus 30-minute optional education/socialization)
Virtual Registration: https://go.wisc.edu/0nik0z

Upon completion of the registration, you will receive an autoreply with login information. If you do not receive this link in a day or two, please contact April Anderson at the Monroe County Extension Office with any questions, 608-269-8722 or april.anderson@wisc.edu.

StrongBodies/StrongWomen™ is an evidence-based strength training program for middle-aged and older women. The program’s objective is to improve the health and well-being of middle-aged and older women.

What are the Benefits of StrongBodies™ Training?

The benefits of strength training for older women have been studied extensively and include:

• Increased muscle mass and strength
• Improved balance
• Improved bone density and reduced risk for osteoporosis and related fractures
• Reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, and obesity
• Improved self-confidence, sleep and vitality

If you are interested in learning more about the StrongWomen™ program, please visit the StrongWomen™ Wisconsin website.

In person classes for the StrongWomen™ program in Monroe County have been postponed until further notice.  For the time being, feel free to follow along with Angela Flickinger leading strength training exercises on the Strong Women Strong Bones website or sign up for the virtual classes below.