LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Services is offering the following programs beginning on Monday, Sept. 10:

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.

Functional Fitness: Learn to increase core and upper body strength and improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles. Participants will discover how to prevent injury due to improper body mechanics and repetitive motion. Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Happy Hearts: A class designed for people with a “cardiac event” history, including angioplasty, stents, heart attack, cardiac arrest, valve surgery, coronary artery bypass, stable angina and transplants, who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation program and are looking for a “maintenance” program. The class includes general supervision and individual, independent cardiovascular and strength training. It also incorporates group weight training and self-safety skills. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Hip Hop: The high-energy dance class provides a workout. Hip-hop encompasses stepping, sliding, popping, locking and freestyle movements to give participants the moves to develop their own dance style. Participants will learn the basics of hip-hop while dancing to the latest sounds. Students will be able to perform a full routine at end of the six-week class. No dance background needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring water. Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m.

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

Kickboxing: A fast-paced class based on traditional kicking and punching techniques choreographed into easy-to-follow combinations. Kickboxing bags are included to spice up the workout. Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 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. and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Personal Training: A qualified personal trainer can help an individual safely start and maintain an effective exercise program, understand and achieve fitness goals. A personal trainer can be a source of motivation and encouragement, as well as a resource for objective health and fitness information.

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

Tai Chi: An ancient Chinese movement art that uses a sequence of precise body movements, meditation and synchronized breathing to improve health and well being. Physical activities through tai chi movement can improve stamina, muscle tone, agility, flexibility and cardiovascular function. Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Yoga: Introduces participants to the world of relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Learn to center and balance through poses, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation. Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 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 dynamic fitness system. It employs principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. or Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High Street Medical Office Building.

Fees are assessed and must be paid prior to beginning the program. Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also available through the events calendar at www.cmmc.org.