LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Services will offer the following programs beginning Sept. 19:

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. Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Boot Camp: The class is designed to tone and strengthen the entire body and get the heart pumping. A low choreography, high-impact class for any fitness level. Fridays from 6 to 6:45 a.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. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

People With Arthritis Can Exercise: The program is specifically 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, progresses to a structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 a.m., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Personal Training: Personal trainers can help anyone, regardless of physical condition or age. A qualified, properly trained personal person can help individuals 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.

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 currently 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 for Life: The service is part of the Wellness for Life program. It combines 30 minutes of gentle aerobics with 30 minutes of gentle yoga, stretching, breathing and relaxation skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

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