LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Services will offer the following programs beginning April 11:

“Back Breakers”: Learn to increase core strengths, prevent injury, improve the strength of abdominal and low back muscles and trim a couple of inches from the mid-section. Exercises on the physio ball and use pilates and yoga-style movements to help develop greater strength. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 to 1 p.m.

“Bar, Balls, and Bands”: The workout incorporates the use of medicine/stability balls, dyna bands and barbell/dumbbells. It is a muscular strengthening class, no aerobics. Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.

“Boot Camp”: The class is designed to tone and strengthen the body and get the heart pumping. Combines step, kickboxing, pilates, physioballs, free weights and functional training. A low choreography class that is challenging for any fitness level. Fridays from 6 to 6:45 a.m.

Cardio-Kickboxing: A fast-paced class based on traditional kicking and punching techniques choreographed into combinations that challenge and strengthen the body. Kickboxing bags spice up the workout. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

“Fit n’ Fun”: An entertaining exercise class designed for the over 55 crowd. Improve aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Pilates: The program teaches breathing, movement, balance, coordination, body positioning, strength and flexibility through traditional pilates moves. It also incorporates free weights, functional moves and band work for total body tone. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

“People With Arthritis Can Exercise”: The program is designed for people with arthritis, myofascial pain and fibromyalgia. Participants work in a low-key fashion to increase flexibility, range of motion and balance. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Personal Fitness: Begins with a one-on-one evaluation and program development session with a personal health counselor, then progresses to a structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 a.m., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Personal Training: Personal trainers can help anyone, regardless of physical condition or age. A qualified, properly trained personal trainer can help individuals safely start and maintain an effective exercise program, understand fitness goals and achieve them. Participants will learn to fit exercise into a busy schedule and make the most of their time in the gym.

Saturday Aerobics: A combination of step and a circuit based on the needs of the class. An aerobics class based on the area of the body to work on for the day. Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Step Aerobics: A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout. Alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing. A cardio workout and head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

“Wellness for Life”: The special exercise and wellness class is designed for people with cancer, whether in treatment or post-treatment. A personal health counselor will instruct the class while participants work gently to increase range of motion, flexibility and energy levels.

Sessions include 30 minutes of group exercise and 30 minutes of instruction in a variety of mind-body-spirit techniques, including nutrition, meditation and stress management. Participants work together in a supportive, non-competitive group atmosphere. Spouses, caregivers and family members are also welcome to participate. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Yoga: The program welcomes participants to the world of relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Classes focus on teaching centering and balancing through poses, breathing exercise, meditation and relaxation. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High Street Medical Office Building. Fees are assessed for participation. Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information.

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