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About Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program sessions are lead by a team of University of Missouri Extension Specialists. Each Specialist has completed the seven hour Tufts endorsed SSSH training on how to effectively instruct and assist participants in learning strength exercises. The first 10 weeks of the class is taught by a University of Missouri Extension Specialist and they are equipped with sets of hand weights and ankle weights for their participants to use during each exercise.
The exercises include a warm-up, upper and lower body strengthening exercises, and a cool-down. Pre- and post-tests are performed on each participant detailing their level of strength, balance and flexibility before and after the program. An evaluation of the program is given on the last day specifying needs and goals met, overall satisfaction of the program, and comments from participants.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Public Value Statement When you support MU Extension’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, participants will increase their physical activity and may improve strength, balance and flexibility, resulting in reduced risk for falls, better overall health and greater independence. These health benefits decrease the likelihood of a participant entering a nursing home, which costs on average $24,455 per year in Missouri 1. The money saved benefits the community by keeping more discretionary income in circulation locally. It also keeps people actively, independently contributing to society longer.
For more information about SSSH, check out:
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Promotional Video - Produced by the University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Instructional DVD - Gives detailed instructions on how to do the eight exercises in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program. This DVD can be purchased from brauncar@missouri.edu for $10. This DVD was produced by University of Missouri Academic Support Center.
You can also contact Robin Gammon, Program Manager, at gammonr@missouri.edu for additional information.
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