AUBURN — The Auburn-Lewiston YMCA will launch the latest segment of the Group Power program with free Group Power classes open to members and nonmembers. The fall release will feature new music, new exercises and new programming as the YMCA continues to develop the first nationally certified program in Maine and New Hampshire.

Group Power is a 60-minute strength training class that strengthens major muscles in a group environment with music and nationally certified instructors. With movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls, Group Power is for all fitness levels.

“This program has created an incredible amount of participation among our members with lots of positive feedback,” said YMCA Wellness Director Tish Caldwell. “One of the great things about Group Power is that throughout the year we will be launching fresh and exciting new classes. This keeps all of our instructors and participants motivated and makes for an invigorating workout.”

The “Fall 10” program will launch with free classes open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 27. The class times are 9 to 10 a.m., 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

The YMCA offers 12 Group Power classes each week along with over 30 other exercise classes. For more information, visit www.alymca.org, stop by the facility at 62 Turner St. or call 795-4095.