LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Services is offering the following programs in November:

Back Breakers: Take a break and strengthen the back. 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.

Bootcamp: 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.

Functional Training: The abdominal and low back region is the foundation for all sports endeavors, health/fitness goals and day-to-day living. Core training focuses on working the body as an integrated unit. Core conditioning carries over into everyday life and can transform the body.

Program includes standing functional exercises, pilates mat work, push-ups, traditional abdominal work and stability ball exercises. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.

Hip Hop: Participants will learn up to three easy hip hop dances using today’s dance steps. Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss: Topics include importance of exercise, helpful tips to improve diet, food portions and servings, benefits of fiber, stress reduction, understanding food labels, reducing fat intake, tips on eating out and at special occasions, handling cravings. Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Moving into Motherhood: The interactive class provides the information and physical activity women need for a healthy pregnancy and birth. Topics include physical activity, nutrition, relaxation techniques and stress reduction. Mondays from 6 to 7 p.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. 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 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.

Quit for Life: Tobacco users will learn how to quit the habit. Topics include stress management, preventing relapse and coping strategies, Tips on exercise and nutrition, information on overcoming addiction and explanation on the benefits of nicotine replacement and the uses and side effects of the patch, gum, nasal spray and Zyban will be explored. Group meets on Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and Dec. 6. “Quit Day” is Nov. 15.

Step Aerobics: A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout. Alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing. 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. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Strength for Life (a component of Wellness for Life): A half hour of cardiovascular exercise followed by a half hour of strengthening using dynabands and lightweights. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Yoga: Participants will be introduced to the world of relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Skills learned through the program will include centering and balancing through poses, breathing exercise, meditation and relaxation. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 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 in the programs. Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information.