Design and National Dissemination of the StrongWomen Community Strength Training Program

Design and National Dissemination of the StrongWomen Community Strength Training Program

BackgroundPhysical activity is essential for maintaining health and function with age, especially among women. Strength training exercises combat weakness and frailty and mitigate the development of chronic disease. Community-based programs offer accessible opportunities for strength training.Progra...

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Main Authors: Rebecca A. Seguin, MS, Christina D. Economos, PhD, Raymond Hyatt, PhD, Ruth Palombo, PhD, Peter N.T. Reed, MPH, Miriam E. Nelson, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
Strong Women Community Strength Training Program
women's health
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/jan/06_0165.htm

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