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The Westerly Hospital - StrongWomen
StrongWomen is a six-week program that helps improve muscle strength, balance, and bone density through supervised, moderate-intensity exercise for women mid-life and older. Part of the national program created by Dr. Miriam E. Nelson, the program aims to improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. There is a minimal cost for the program.
What is it?
StrongWomen is a six-week program that helps improve muscle strength, balance, and bone density through supervised, moderate-intensity exercise for women mid-life and older. Part of the national program created by Dr. Miriam E. Nelson, the program aims to improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. There is a minimal cost for the program.
Who is it for?
Area women ages 50 or older.
Why do they do it?
As women age, the risk of osteoporosis increases, especially in post-menopausal women.
Impact
The program was initiated in 2010; since then, more than 150 women have participated and returned for consecutive sessions. Fun, safe, and effective, StrongWomen helps women remain strong to improve both quality of life and independence.
Contact: Susan Lovitt
Community Education & Communications
Telephone: 401-637-4720
E-mail: slovitt@westerlyhospital.org
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