Strong Senior Classes at WASI

Contributed by Sally Barnes

Originally developed and marketed as The Strong Women Program, this class has been adapted to include men as well. This national evidence-based community exercise program is targeted to midlife and older persons. Dr. Miriam E. Nelson and colleagues developed and divided this into two curricula. The first is a strength training program and the second is a heart disease prevention curriculum that focuses on aerobic activity and nutrition.

Starting in 2003, this program’s objective is to reduce the risk of heart disease which is the number one killer of both men and women.

This class is done using chairs and props, such as hand and/or leg weights, to help maintain muscle mass and strength and function as people age. Benefits include:                        

–          Arthritis Relief

–          Improved Balance & Reduced Risk of Falls

–          Stronger Bones

–          Improved Blood Sugar Levels

–          Better Strength

–          Maintaining Healthy Weight

–          A REALLY GOOD TIME!

Currently we have classes at 8:30am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, in person or via Zoom. We also have classes on Monday and Wednesday at 10am that are in-person only.

For more information call 907-206-8807, or stop by and try a class.

Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc.

1301 S. Century Circle, Wasilla.  

This class is free to the public to those age 50 and up.