Current Classes

UW-Madison Extension is again offering another round of FREE virtual StrongBodies exercise classes for participants on a Zoom platform starting April 8 – June 26, 2025. 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.  If you have done this in the past, please register again so we can keep our email lists up to date. In addition, if you wouldn’t mind answering the income questions, it would be a great help to sustain our program. We do not share this information with anyone, it is only asked because of our grant funding source. If, however, you do not feel comfortable there is a ‘prefer not to answer’ option.

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:  April 14 – June 25, 2025 No class on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day
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://go.wisc.edu/nmqf31

Tomah In-Person Classes:
Where: Tomah Recreation Park
Class Dates: March 10 – April 30, 2025
Class Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Registration is welcome at any time during the session.

Virtual Zoom Classes:
Where: In the comfort of your own home
Class Dates: April 8 – June 26, 2025
Class Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. (60-minute class plus 15-minute optional education/socialization)
Virtual Registration: https://go.wisc.edu/z2nm3m
Questions on Tuesday & Thursday classes, please contact jennifer.whitty@wisc.edu

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. The login information will be in the immediate pop-up confirmation message. Please copy and save the information.

Sparta Trainers Needed:
We would love to offer in-person classes in Sparta, but need trainers. If you are interested in getting trained, and are available one to two times a week to offer class, please call April Anderson at 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.