Several StrongBodies classes coming up for Clark County

Classes are forming for the StrongBodies programs across Clark County in various locations.

•Loyal Library on Monday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. starting Aug. 18 (214 N. Main St. Loyal)

•Owen Community Center on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. starting Sept. 2 (112 E. 5th St., Owen)

•Dorchester Memorial Hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon starting Sept. 2 (175 N. 2nd St. Dorchester)

•Greenwood (old gym) on Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon starting Sept. 2 (306 W. Central Ave., Greenwood)

•Colby Senior Care on Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. starting Sept. 8 (510 W. Wausau St. Colby, WI)

•Granton Zion Lutheran Church on Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon starting Sept. 8 (W2894 Granton Rd. Granton) The suggested contribution is $20, which is used to expand and fund the program at all locations across Clark County, but no one will be turned away for non-payment.

StrongBodies is an evidence-based, progressive strength-training program throughout the United States. Its goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of middle-aged and older adults by increasing access to structured, safe, and effective strength training programs. Scientific research has demonstrated that exercise with weights will increase strength, muscle mass, and bone density in middle aged and older adults. This will in turn reduce the risk for numerous chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and arthritis.

To register, contact UW-Extension office at 715-743-5121 or email crystal.walters@wisc.edu for any questions.