LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center’s Wellness Solutions is offering the following programs beginning Monday, Feb. 25 (unless otherwise noted):

Ballroom Dancing: Participants in the five-week series will learn or review basic steps to the waltz, swing and fox-trot. Participants must have a partner. Fridays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning March 7.

Bellydancing: Lisa Cummings, a.k.a. Imari, has more than 13 years of experience in this cardiovascular exercise. No prior dance experience is required for the six-week series. Suitable for all ages and body types. Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.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., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Hip Hop: The high-energy dance class provides a workout. It 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.

Personal Fitness: It 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 trained 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 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/Introduction to Tai Chi: Physical activities through tai chi movement can improve stamina, muscle tone, agility, flexibility and cardiovascular function. Intermediate classes: Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.; introductory classes: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both are six-week series.

The Joys of a Flexible Body: The six-week program help participants become more flexible in their movements and in their mind. Format includes some light aerobics, circuit training, stretches in movement forms and floor work.

An exercise ball will be used for balance and core strength training as well. The close of class will include 10 to 15 minutes of relaxation response activities. Class is low impact. Participants should wear loose clothing and exercise shoes and bring a mat if they have one, although mats are available. Wednesdays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.

Weight Watchers: For more information, call Kathy Hansen at 892-3004 or 653-1007 or e-mail at [email protected]. It meets Fridays from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room D, 12 High Street, lower level.

Yoga: The six-week series introduces participants to relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. It focuses on centering and balance through poses, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation. Tuesday and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Zumba: The six-week program with Cynthia Nicholas is a Latin-inspired exercise program that uses a variety of basic dance styles set to international music such as merengue, salsa and reggaetone.

Zumba employs principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and resistance training to help participants burn calories (up to 500 per class) while sculpting and toning their body. Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and/or Saturdays 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 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. Or check out at www.cmmc.org for details.