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Sanders County

Strong Women

Published: 2020
By Juli Thurston
One by one, women in Sanders County have been getting stronger with Strong Women. With the high population of retirees in Sanders County, The Strong Women Strength Training program has been a hit. The Strong Women Program was developed at Tufts University to increase strength, muscle mass, bone density, and balance in women. Those who attended the sessions twice a week for two to four months reported moderate to considerable improvements in general health and balance, feeling stronger physically, doing everyday activities more easily, and increasing weight they are able to lift and flexibility. Sanders County has partnered with Clark Fork Valley Hospital to offer women of all ages this opportunity to improve their quality of life. Seventy-two women during 2020 have participated in classes hosted both in Thompson Falls and Plains.
Our ladies are Strong!