LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Wellness Solutions is offering the following group exercise programs beginning July 23.

Cardio Hip Hop: This new class fuses basic hip-hop choreography with calorie burning cardio-aerobic steps to create a fun and effective workout. Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m. beginning July 23. Instructor is Amber Lussier.

Cardio Sculpt: This ongoing series combines low-impact moves with weight training targeting major muscle groups while addressing hard to reach spots. The routine includes extensive floor work. Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with Ian Barclay.

Core and Sweat: This ongoing series, lead by Ian Barclay and Lin Bourque, features weight training that targets major muscle groups while addressing hard to reach spots. The routine includes extensive floor work. Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Functional Fitness: Increase both core and upper body strength and improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles. Participants will learn how to prevent injury due to improper body mechanics and repetitive motion. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 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. The instructor is Sue Driscoll. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“It Fits You!” – “The workout that will get you fit, because you took the time to fit it in,” says instructor Glenn Atkins. The class features 16 minutes of high intensity strength, endurance, and cardio training followed by 14 minutes of complete stretching. Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., beginning July 29.

Mom’s Power Hour: New and expecting moms can get and stay fit with this cardio, resistance and stretching routine. Designed especially for muscular conditioning and endurance in preparation for labor, delivery, and post-partum recovery. Instructor is Brandi Richards. Wednesdays from 6 a.m. to 7 a.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 at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Power plus: Weight training and simple cardio moves that incorporate every muscle group to elevate metabolism and burn fat. The results are lean muscles, not bulk. Gentle cool down includes yoga stretch. This ongoing class is led by Rick Jalbert. Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

Step aerobics: A heart-pumping, muscle-moving workout that alternates step with muscle work. Led by Sue Driscoll, this cardio workout is a head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Trimnastics: A low-impact, total-body circuit workout targeting all major muscle groups. Tone muscles and burn calories in this class led by instructor Lin Bourque. Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m.

Zumba: This Latin-inspired dance exercise program uses a variety of basic dance styles set to international music such as merengue, salsa and reggaetone. Using principles of aerobic-fitness interval training and resistance training, Zumba is great for burning calories (up to 500 per class) while sculpting and toning the body. This six-week program is led by Cynthia Nicholas. Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m.

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

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

Membership in the CMMC Wellness Center is open to the public. Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information is also available through the Events Calendar at www.cmmc.org.

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