LEWISTON – “Functional Fitness: Strengthening at the Core” is the topic of a presentation set for the Thursday, Aug. 21, meeting of the Central and Western Maine ICD Support Group.

Personal health consultant Elizabeth Ahern will consider the benefits of strong “core muscles” and explore how someone with an ICD can participate in exercise activities.

Her presentation will include an interactive review of exercises that can be done at home with or without exercise equipment.

Ahern holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from St. Joseph’s College in Standish.

The support group is for individuals who have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Family members and other support persons are also welcome. The meeting provides a forum for discussion regarding experiences with ICD and will present learning opportunities not only about living with the devices, but about cardiac health issues.

The meeting will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute first-floor conference room.

For more information, call or e-mail physician assistant Joe Sala at 753-3900 or [email protected].