The StrongWomen Program is an evidence-based strength-training program developed by the staff of the John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy of Tufts University.

Penn State Cooperative Extension educators have been trained by The StrongWomen Program of Tufts University to conduct strength training for women in applied educational settings. Educating individuals in a group setting about the effects of diet and exercise on bone health and attaining and maintaining peak bone mass is a supportive approach in helping individuals make appropriate lifestyle changes to help in the prevention of osteoporosis. The StrongWomen program is designed to eliminate barriers to exercise participation by enabling a variety of communities to offer a program that is easy to learn and can be performed with low-cost equipment in a variety of settings. The program is designed to be sensitive to women's participation and is also designed to increase full participation and completion.

Program Benefits
The benefits of strength training in older women have been studied extensively and include:

• Increased muscle mass and strength
• Improved bone density and reduced risk for osteoporosis and related fractures
• Reduces risk for diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, and obesity
• Improved self-confidence, sleep and vitality
  

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