Bone-strengthening workout program offered in Juneau

Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
March 6, 2026

Two women work out with hand weights in a gym — Photo by SeventyFour/iStock
The Better Bones & Balance program uses exercises, like these, in a gym setting, to help improve bone strength.

A one-month Better Bones & Balance program will begin in early April in Juneau. The program combines strength and power training with group fitness activities for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia or a risk of developing low bone density.

Sarah Lewis, a professor with the University of �Ӱ�ԭ�� Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the training. Participants will engage in research-based exercise and education activities to maintain or increase bone density and become more comfortable and confident in a gym environment.

Participants in the B3 program will meet from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from April 7-May 2 at Tongass Fitness, 5322 Shaune Drive, Juneau.

The cost is $150. Space is limited.

Those interested may fill out the at before March 19. Accepted applicants will be notified by March 20.

For more information, contact Sarah Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu or call 907-455-2010.

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’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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