August 26, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Pines Community Wellness Center offers strength training program

Pines Community Wellness Center offers strength training program
Pines Community Wellness Center offers strength training program

The Pines Community Wellness Center is offering the Strong Bodies Program, a 10-week exercise program for middle-aged and older adults.

The next session will run from Sept. 9 through Nov. 14, organizers said in a press release.

There are openings in the Monday, Wednesday or Friday class meeting at 11 a.m. until noon, with an optional half-hour warmup by working out in the fitness center or walking the track.

The cost of the program is $50 for 2 times a week or $75 for 3 times a week.

"The class was made more enjoyable because of the fun we had as a group. A lot of funny and nice people! Laughter is a great exercise!" commented one of the class members.

Another member indicated that "all the exercises are appropriate and totally beneficial. I have made improvements in balance and core strength. Mentally and socially the program is a gift to me! The program is the complete package!"

The benefits of this strength training class include: reduced risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease, some cancers, the release states.

Other benefits include increased: strength, muscle mass, bone density and the ability to do activities of dailing living.

To sign up for this session and for more information on the Strong Bodies Program, call 715-479-4473, Ext. 3351. Northland Pines High School is located at 1800 Pleasure Island Road in Eagle River. The website for the Pines Community Wellness Center is http://www.npsd.k12.wi.us/wellnesscenter/.


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