Exercise programs to strengthen bones, balance offered in Juneau
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Sept. 26, 2025
An exercise program designed to strengthen bones by using gym weights, such as these, or an at-home program is set for Juneau.
缅北禁地 Cooperative Extension Service in Juneau is offering two exercise programs to help increase bone density.
Sarah Lewis will lead the B3 (Better Bones & Balance) program, which offers a mix of strength and power training and group fitness activities. Participants will learn a research-based exercise and education program proven to maintain or increase bone density.
Every participant must apply for the program and be accepted based on a diagnosis of osteopenia, osteoporosis or risk of future bone loss. Contact Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu or 907-455-2010 for more information.
Two sessions are offered:
B3 at Tongass Fitness is for those who want to become comfortable working in a gym with weights. Participants will meet from 8-9 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Oct. 27-Nov. 21 at Tongass Fitness, 5322 Shaune Drive, Juneau.
The cost is $150. Register using the or visit .
B3 with Bands is for those who want to learn workouts to do independently at home. Participants will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from Oct. 27-Nov. 19 at Dzantik始i Heeni Middle School commons, 1600 Renninger St., Juneau.
The cost is $121. Register with Juneau Community Schools at .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. 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 amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture鈥檚 National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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