StrongBodies in Birnamwood Going Strong
Members of the StrongBodies class have been strengthening their bodies through the University of Wisconsin Extension Shawano Co. program.
BARB RESCH, CERTIFIED STRONGBODIES LEADER
The program has been offered at the Birnamwood Matsche Center since 2019, with middle-aged and older adult participants.
All instructors have been trained in the StrongBodies program and have had personal successes in participation and leadership of strength training.
The StrongBodies program is offered twice weekly, Monday and Thursday, from 3-4 PM in Birnamwood. Each class includes progressive weight training, flexibility, and balance activities. Results have indicated that these participants gained physical strength, flexibility, balance and knowledge of nutrition and health.
The cost of the program is $25 per quarter, but scholarships are available. For information or to register, contact the UW-Extension at 715-526-6136 or go to https://shawano.extension.wisc.edu. Penny Schmitt is the coordinator of Shawano County’s program.