LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Fitness Center will offer the following group exercise programs beginning April 15.

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

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

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

Group Pump: Resistance training set to music. Thursdays at 6 a.m. with Sharon Bergeron.

Happy Hearts and Lungs: A class designed for people with a “cardiac event” history or pulmonary disease who have completed a cardiopulmonary 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 instructors are Sue Driscoll and Brandi Eastman. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

H.I.I.T. Training: Maximize calorie burn with three-minute intervals of high-intensity cardio, separated by 30-second rest periods. Tuesdays, 6 to 6:45 a.m., with instructor Sharon Bergeron.

Mom’s Power Hour: New and expecting moms can get and stay fit with this cardio, resistance and stretching routine. Instructor is Brandi Eastman. Wednesdays from 6 to 7 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 at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Pilates: This ongoing class challenges the trouble areas: hips, thighs, and triceps, as well as the abdominal and back “core” areas. Most exercises are performed on a mat. Mats and light weights are provided. Thursdays from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., with Jen Swift.

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. Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

T’N’T: Come “tone N’ tighten” problem areas in this new class with instructor Lin Bourque. Class will focus exclusively on the hips, thighs, gluteals, abdominals and waist. Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Trimnastics: A low-impact, total-body circuit workout targeting all major muscle groups. Instructor is Lin Bourque. Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m.

Yoga: Certified yoga instructor Marcy Covey will teach participants to center and balance themselves through poses, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation. Tuesdays from 4:45 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., and Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Zumba: This Latin-inspired dance exercise program uses a variety of basic dance styles set to international music. Using principles of aerobic-fitness interval training and resistance training, Zumba burns up to 500 calories per class while sculpting and toning. This six-week program is led by Cynthia Nicholas. Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning April 15.

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

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

Membership in the center is open to the public. In addition to group fitness programming, the center offers fitness equipment, personal training services, massage therapy and fitness evaluations.

Call 795-2473 to register or for more information. Information is also available through the Events Calendar at www.cmmc.org.

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