Strong People, Strong Bodies in Stillwater County

Published: 2022
By Haley Barker

Our Strong People program has returned to Stillwater County by popular demand. Strong People is a community-based, low-impact, strength training program for mid-life and older individuals. The benefits from strength training include increased muscle mass and strength, improved bone density, reduced risk for osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and obesity, and improved self-confidence, sleep, and vitality. Three classes are offered weekly in Absarokee. Two sessions have been available from our Family and Consumer Science MSU Extension Agent Haley Barker, one in the spring and one in the fall. One participant has noticed a remarkable difference in balance from the beginning of the fall session to now. The class breaks during the holiday season and resumes in 2023.