Strong Bodies – Community Strength Training Program for Women and Men in Florence, WI.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Florence County Extension, Florence County ADRC, and the Florence County Health Department will be offering the Strong Bodies Program in person at
NWTC Aurora
2030 Calvary Dr, Niagara, WI 54151

Strong Bodies is an exercise program for middle-aged and older adults. The program is a 10-week class that meets twice a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) for about 60 minutes and goes through a routine of 10 exercises using dumbbells and ankle weights (provided).

Strong Bodies classes are starting Tuesday, April 1st, and going through
Thursday, June 5th, 2025. The class is from 10:00 -11:15 am.
Registration opens March 11th, 2025

To register, please call Jane Lindow (715) 528-4480 ext. 1.
The registration deadline is Monday, March 31st. Class sizes are limited and Florence County residents will have priority.

Remember: the class is FREE! We hope to see you there.

The classes are FREE—no cost to attend! Classes are held twice weekly and each class includes progressive weight training, flexibility, and balance activities. Tierany Rugg, UW-Extension Human Development & Relationships Educator, and Susan Arcaro, Strong Bodies Leader and Volunteer are teaching this county-wide program. All instructors have been trained in the Strong Bodies program and have had personal successes participating in and leading strength training.

The Strong Bodies Program was developed by Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., an associate professor at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. The Strong Bodies Program is based upon years of research on how strength training and proper nutrition improve the health of all ages. “Strength is a critical factor in living healthier, more active lives. Our research shows that a program of strength training not only improves bone density but reduces falls, improves arthritis symptoms, and increases flexibility and strength,” states Dr. Nelson. The program is appropriate for both sedentary and active adults.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Florence County Extension, Florence County ADRC, & Florence County Health Department