Better Bones and Balance fitness program offered in Juneau
Bone and muscle strength developed using a combination of circuit and fitness training, such as this, can improve long-term health.
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Jan. 21, 2025
Juneau residents with low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) or who are interested in learning how bone and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health can apply for a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program.
The class, which runs from March 3 to May 23 and includes a required introductory class on Feb. 26, consists of a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts and group fitness activities. Workouts can be adapted for low- and high-fitness individuals. Nutrition for bone health and the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health will be discussed. The Juneau office of the University of Alaska ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cooperative Extension Service is offering the class.
It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension office, 712 W. 12th St., Suite 1, and The Gym, 1248 Glacier Ave.
by Feb. 16, 2025. The program costs $275 and includes three months of membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Priority will be given to applicants with osteopenia or osteoporosis, a family history of low bone density, or other risk factors associated with low bone density. Other applicants will be considered if space is available.
Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu, 907-455-2010. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
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