LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Services is offering the following programs beginning on Monday, Oct. 30:

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, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing: The four-part series introduces participants to the basic steps for the fox-trot and swing. Partners are required. The classes will begin Friday, Oct. 27, and will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Fridays.

Intermediate Belly Dancing: A cardiovascular exercise class led by Lisa Cummings, aka Imari, who has more than 13 years of experience. No prior belly dance experience is required, though it is suggested. Six-week program is suitable for all ages and body types. Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Fit-n-Fun: The exercise class is designed for the over-55 crowd and focuses on helping participants improve aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.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 10:45 to 11:45 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., and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Pilates: The blend of eastern and western techniques teaches practitioners about breathing with movement, balance, coordination, body positioning, strength and flexibility. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Preparing for Your Surgery: Participants will learn to use hypnosis to decrease stress prior to surgery, decrease blood loss, decrease pain, nausea and vomiting, as well as hasten healing after surgery. Learn the hypnosis techniques to do all those things in a group hypnosis session. Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Step Aerobics: A heart-pumping, muscle-moving 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.

Step To It: A combination of aerobics and conditioning designed to improve endurance and cardiovascular fitness – all while working on core strength.Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Tai Chi: Balance and harmony are stressed through physical activities that can improve stamina, muscle tone, agility, flexibility and cardiovascular function. An intermediate class will be offered on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. An introductory class will be presented from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays.

Tentative Tai Chi: The six-week series is for people with chronic health problems, people undergoing rehabilitation (musculoskeletal, cardiac or neuro), people who are not sure they could learn the form. Includes postures for balance, postures stimulating nerve pathways from both sides of the body, blood pressure reduction and increased respiratory capacity, plus stress reduction. Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.

Total Body Strengthening: A functional strength training class designed to improve coordination and overall muscle tone. Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 a.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 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. Spouses, caregivers and family members are also welcome. 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 six-week series will include centering and balancing through poses, breathing exercise, meditation and relaxation. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Zumba: The six-week program combines a fusion of Latin and international music with a dance theme to create a fitness system. It utilizes principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 10 to 11 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 the programs. Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information.