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Strong LibrariansStrong LibrariansStay Healthy!Stay Healthy!
Mountain Plains Library Association
March 15 – 16, 2007
Strong Librarians Strong Librarians BackgroundBackground
In 1994, Dr. Miriam Nelson and colleagues conducted a study looking at the benefits of strength training in post-menopausal women.Results: When compared to the women in the sedentary group, women in the exercise group increased:
Balance Bone density Muscle mass Strength
Results led to publication of Dr. Nelson’s first book, Strong Women Stay Young.
Due to public demand, Dr. Nelson developed a structured strength training
Strong Librarians is based on Dr. Nelson’s program, with expanded features for all ages which includes men and women.
Physical Health Benefits Physical Health Benefits of Strength Trainingof Strength Training
Decreases Arthritic Symptoms
Improves Glucose control and lipid profiles
Increases Bone Density
Increases Metabolic Rate
Increases Muscle Mass
Increases Strength and Balance
MentalMental Health Benefits of Health Benefits of
Strength TrainingStrength Training
Allows you to sleep more soundly
Decreases depression
Improves mood and attitude
Increases your level of energy
Socially, allows you to enjoy others’ company & build a new circle of friends
What the experience will be What the experience will be like for you…like for you…
Five-minute warm-up
Eight to twelve strength training exercises
Five- ten minute cool-down and relaxation
Weld Library District ProgramsWeld Library District Programs
Strong People/Stay Healthy for staff Tuesdays and Fridays 7:00 a.m. Branch Meeting Room
Survival of the Fittest -Teens Summer Reading Program (Theme was LOST!) Weekly
Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies Teens - Weekly during the school year
ResourcesResources Strong women stay young, (with Sarah Wernick) illustrated by Wendy Wray,
Bantam Books (New York, NY), 1997, revised edition, 2000.
Strong women stay slim, (With Sarah Wernick) menus and recipes by Steven Raichlen, illustrated by Wendy Wray, Bantam Books (New York, NY), 1998.
Strong women, strong bones: Everything You need to know to prevent, treat, and beat osteoporosis, (With Sarah Wernick) G. P. Putnam's Sons (New York, NY), 2000.
Strong women eat well: Nutritional strategies for a healthy body and mind, (With Judy Knipe) G. P. Putnam's Sons (New York, NY), 2001.
Strong women and men beat arthritis: The Scientifically proven program that allows people with arthritis to take charge of their disease, (With Kristin R. Baker and Ronenn Roubenoff) G. P. Putnam's Sons (New York, NY), 2002.
Strong women, strong hearts: Proven strategies to prevent and reverse heart disease now, (With Alice H. Lichtenstein and Lawrence Lindner) New]York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, c2005.
Web Address www.strongwomen.com
www.mypyramid.gov
Additional information, handout and flier examples for programs are available by contacting: Cindy Osborne
Weld Library District – Centennial Park Library Greeley, Colorado
970-506-8626 [email protected]
Please visit our website @www.mylibrary.us
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan offers you a personal eating plan with the foods and amounts that are right for you. Use the advice "Inside MyPyramid" to help you-----
•Make smart choices from every food group. •Find your balance between food and physical activity. •Get the most nutrition out of your calories. •Stay within your daily calorie needs.
