Impact of the
Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Program
July 2011 – June 2012
Statewide Impact
Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is the follow-up program to Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
(SSSH). The goal of Advanced SSSH is to challenge middle-aged and older adults with new and
different exercises which will help improve activities of daily living and overall health. This
program features exercises using resistance from body weight, hand weights, and ankle
weights.
During the past year, 120 participants completed the Advanced class.
 96% thought the exercises were challenging.
 97% thought their health was better because of the program.
 76% added other physical activities to their exercise routine.
 73% were confident or very confident they would continue the strength training
exercises they learned in the program.
The three month follow-up survey had a 51% response rate and revealed:
 79% continued to lift weights at home, in a group, or at a gym.
 76% agreed or strongly agreed that their ability to do everyday tasks has improved.
 78% described their health as “somewhat improved” or “a lot more” improved after
completing the program.
Local Impact
In X county, X number of people participated in the Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
program. University of Missouri Extension collaborated with X agency or partner to offer the
program to the citizens of X county.
Local impact:
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