Better Bones and Balance fitness program offered in Juneau

Better Bones and Balance fitness program offered in Juneau

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 Fairbanks 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.

Apply using this online formby 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected].

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