The Strong Bones strength training program will continue this fall in Shawano County.
The Shawano County University of Wisconsin-Extension office will run five classes at the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Classes also will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bonduel, St. Francis Solanus in Gresham, Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Shawano and Total Fitness in Shawano.
All sessions start the week of Aug. 31 and run 12 weeks, through Nov. 20. The cost of the program is $30.
The class uses dumbbells, ankle weights and exercise mats. Participants are urged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
At Zion Lutheran Church, classes will be offered at 8:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Advanced classes will meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel will hold class at 7:30 a.m. Monday and Friday. Classes at St. Francis in Gresham will be held at at 4:05 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
The class at Sacred Heart will meet at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
A Strong Bones class also will be offered at Total Fitness in Shawano at noon Monday and Wednesday.
All of the local instructors have received training with the Strong Bones Program.
Preregistration is encouraged, but participants may also register at the first class. For registration or information, call 715-526-6136 or email Kara.skarlupka@co.shawano.wi.us.
There are also classes in Clintonville (call the UWEX office for location), and UW-Extension is looking to expand classes to the Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Tigerton, Bowler, Mattoon and Cecil areas. If you have a group of 15 and a space available, call the UW-Extension office or e-mail Skarlupka.
The Strong Bones Program was developed by Dr. Miriam Nelson and Dr. Rebecca Sequin at Tufts University in Massachusetts. It includes progressive weight training, flexibility and balance activities. The exercises are safe and effective for both men and women of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health.
People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity and back pain often benefit the most from an exercise program.
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