LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Services is offering the following programs beginning on Monday, Oct. 29:

Cardio-Sculpt: A one-hour full-body workout that uses a combination of intense cardio intervals and weight training to burn calories and tone muscles. Dumbbells are used to focus on major muscle groups with concentration on proper technique. Step and floor aerobics keep the heart pumping. Intermediate to advanced fitness level. Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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.

Flexible Body, Flexible Life: The class offers many forms of movement, from light aerobics to stretching to circuit training. Every class ends with 10- to 15-minute relaxation response activity. Participants should wear loose clothing and exercise shoes and bring a mat if they have one. Wednesdays 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, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Hip Hop: 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 is needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring water. Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m.

Intermediate Belly Dancing: A cardiovascular exercise class led by Lisa Cummings, a.k.a. Imari, who has more than 13 years of 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.

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.

Pilates: It is a “mat class” that helps participants improve strength and flexibility, strengthens and lengthens muscles through a series of exercises that use strength from the abdominal, low back, hip and buttocks region. Beginners through advanced participants are welcome and encouraged to bring a yoga-style mat. Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m.

Step Aerobics: A heart-pumping, muscle-moving workout that alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Tai Chi: It is 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 can improve stamina, muscle tone, agility, flexibility and cardiovascular function. Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Weight Watchers: For more information, call Kathy Hansen at 892-3004 or 653-1007 or e-mail [email protected]. Group meets every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Chairmen’s Room D, 12 High Street, lower level.

Yoga: The class introduces participants to the world of relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. 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 combines a fusion of Latin and international music with a dance theme to create a 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 charged 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.