Health Programming

Special Olympics Montana Health Programming

-Igniting Change for Inclusive Health-

Special Olympics Health, made possible by the Golisano Foundation, is working to achieve inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities, leading to equitable access to quality healthcare, education, and service throughout the community.

MOVE CHALLENGE

The SOMT Move Challenge is an 8-week fitness challenge, running June 7th to August 1st. Participants record their total time taking part in intentional exercise, and the top participants will earn prizes!

To register, email Bill Salonen at bsalonen@somt.org, by June 3rd. Click on the button to the left for the SOMT Move Challenge flyer.

Week 8  Final Results and Photos

Our Health Newsletter

Want to know the latest about health at SOMT? Click on the button below to see our most recent newsletter!

Dance Parties

We’ll be taking a break for the summer, but plan on having some dance parties this fall, so check back soon!

Zumba Gold Class

Come join us for “Zumba Gold” on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. Click on the drop down, just below this, to see how to register to take part in the fun!

Tuesdays & Thursdays - Zumba Gold

Click on the button below to see the flyer for the Tuesday & Thursday Zumba Gold class!

Cooking Classes

Montana State SNAP-Ed will help teach you how to cook delicious meals and try new recipes. Classes focus around healthy cooking, which is important for healthy communities! If you’re interested in attending a class, click on the button below to see the flyer that will show you how to sign-up!

Fit 5 Health and Fitness Classes

Fit 5 is a fitness program centered around physical activity, nutrition, and hydration. It can improve your overall health and fitness and help make you the best athlete you can be! To find out how to start a Fit 5 class in your area, contact Bill Salonen at 406-315-4230.

Click on the button above to view the Fit 5 fitness videos. These videos feature 5 levels with increasing difficulty to help build endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance.

Click on the button above to see the dynamic stretch videos. These are 12 stretches including leg swings, butt kicks, hip circles, lateral lunges, and more.

Contact: Bill Salonen: Director of Innovation: 406-315-4230: bsalonen@somt.org