CMMC January-February health programs

LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Fitness Center is offering the following group exercise programs during its February cycle:

Cardio Sculpting – This ongoing series combines low-impact moves with weight training targeting major muscle groups while addressing hard to reach spots. Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. with Ian Barclay.

Core and Sweat – This ongoing series led by Ian Barclay features weight training targeting major muscle groups while addressing hard to reach spots. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 to 9 a.m.

Functional Fitness – Learn to increase both core and upper body strength and improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles.  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Group Pump – This class features 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.  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

H.I.I.T. Training – Interval training is one of the best ways to maximize calorie burn. Tuesdays from 6 to 6:45 a.m. with Sharon Bergeron.

Mom’s Power Hour – New and expecting moms can get and stay fit with this cardio, resistance and stretching routine. 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. 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. This ongoing class is Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

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

T’N’T – “Tone n’ tighten” problem areas in this 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. Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m.

Yoga - Certified yoga instructor Marcy Covey leads this series of yoga classes. Participants will learn 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 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Zumba – This Latin-inspired dance exercise program uses a variety of basic dance styles set to international music such as merengue, salsa and reggaeton. This six-week program is Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m.

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