Strong People Strong Bones is offering classes in New Milford, Brookfield, and Kent
New Milford Hospital is hosting fitness classes for middle-aged and older men and women to increase strength, balance, and flexibility. Strong People Strong Bones is a nationally recognized fitness program designed to prevent and reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia and promote general health and wellness.
New Milford
September 17 to November 2, 2018
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Pick 2)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Cost: $85.00 for 2 classes per week (7 weeks/14 classes)
September 18 to October 23, 2018
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:45 PM–6:00 PM
Cost: $49.00 for one class per week (7 weeks/7 classes)
Classes are located at New Milford Hospital Campus: 30 Elm Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Classes are open to the community. For more information, contact Lisa Lee, Strong People Strong Bones Leader from New Milford Hospital, at 860-614-1737.
Brookfield
September 20 to November 1, 2018
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Cost: $49.00 for one class per week (7 weeks/7 classes)
This class is located at Brookfield Senior Center: 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT 06804
This class is open to Senior Center members and the community. For more information, contact Ellen Melville, Brookfield Senior Center Director, at 203-775-5308 or Lisa Lee, Strong People Strong Bones Leader from New Milford Hospital, at 860-614-1737.
September 20 to November 1, 2018
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 PM
Cost: $85.00 for 2 classes per week (7 weeks/14 classes)
This class is located at St. Andrew’s Church (Parish House): 1 North Main Street, Kent, CT 06757
Classes are open to the community. For more information, contact Lisa Lee, Strong People Strong Bones Leader from New Milford Hospital, at 860-614-1737.
About The Strong People Strong Bones Program
The Strong People Strong Bones Program was developed by Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., associate professor at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. The program is based upon years of research on how strength training and nutrition improve the health of men and women 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,” said Dr. Nelson. This program is designed to increase strength, balance, and flexibility, and is appropriate for both sedentary and very active people. Classes are led by Lisa Marie Lee, an instructor who was certified to teach the program by Dr. Nelson, its founder.