One of the best ways to keep your body and mind functioning at its best is to exercise. Regular strength training helps build muscle and increases bone density, helping to prevent frailty and osteoporosis. Strength training also:

  • Increases muscle strength
  • Improves balance
  • Enhances flexibility
  • Strengthens bones
  • Relieves arthritic pain
  • Helps control weight
  • Lifts depression
  • Reduces stress
  • Reduces risks for heart disease

 

What participants have gained from SSSH classes:

  • "My legs are much stronger. Gives me an 'I can do it' mentality."
  • "Helped my mental outlook and I feel better. Stronger and sharper."
  • "Providing guidance on the best ways to improve strength. Encouraged by engaging in activity with others."
  • "I am able to do yard work. This program has jump-started my mission to better my fitness."
  • "Improving my strength and my desire to continue."
  • "Strengthening my core. Relieving some of my knee and leg pain."
  • "Getting me up and out."
  • "Giving me more confidence in becoming active again."
  • "More confidence with stairs and climbing to get objects down from high cabinet."
  • "I feel more fit going up stairs. I am walking 2-3 miles a day."
  • "Meeting new people. Reminding me to keep moving and spend some time on myself."
  • "More energy to do my routine activities at home and helped me be able to walk farther in a 5k than I have ever had before."