MSU Extension Revives Strong People Program

Published: 2022
By Jenn

Strong People was a popular strengthening program offered in Teton County pre-pandemic. This year, with one new Agriculture agent and a vacancy in the Family & Consumer Science (FCS) office, we are focused on reviving the most popular FCS pre-pandemic programs. We have trained and certified two new instructors and partnered with the Teton County Health Department’s Diabetes Prevention Program to bring back Strong People, Strong Bodies, a research-based program to improve balance, mobility, and mood in older adults. Strength training classes are offered twice weekly in Choteau to members of the public and participants in the Diabetes Prevention Program. Starting in January 2023, the same course will be offered in Fairfield to accommodate residents of the county's southern portion. Current participants report great satisfaction with the program, with one resident sharing, "This has been a game-changer for me. It works. I’m so glad I signed up!”