LEWISTON — HealthSteps, a health education and prevention program for adults coordinated by St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, announces the spring session schedule. Classes will begin on April 21 and conclude May 23. Sessions are held at the Bates College Merrill Gym unless otherwise noted.
The following classes will be offered:
Cardio Blast: The low impact, high-energy class includes aerobics, circuit, step, strengthening and flexibility components; 6 to 6:45 a.m. Monday, 6:15 to 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Walk/Jog: Class begins with a group warm-up followed by walking or jogging on the indoor track. Calisthenics, featuring strengthening and flexibility exercises, as well as a cool-down relaxation period are included. Heart rates will be monitored; 6 to 6:50 a.m. Monday through Friday, 8 to 8:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Aquatic Fitness: A toning, calorie-burning workout that will provide maximum results. Once a week time is reserved for fun and games, including some “friendly” competition. While swimming skills are not needed, one should feel comfortable in deep and shallow water; 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Fitness Swim: Learn tips on form and function to help make the most of the aquatic experience; 6:30 to 7 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Lap Swim: Swim laps in the 25-meter, eight-lane pool supervised by a certified lifeguard: 6 to 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.
Body Sculpting: The weighted workout focuses on strengthening the major muscle groups of the body. Resistance training boosts metabolism and increases bone density. A variety of exercises will be performed and dumbbells, resistance bands and tubes will be utilized; 8 to 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Healthy Hearts: A circuit training class that features 15-minute rotations, including low-impact aerobics, cardiovascular machines and muscular strengthening/flexibility plus a cool-down and relaxation period. Blood pressures and heart rates are monitored in every class; 7:15 to 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Balance Ball: The resist-a-ball class emphasizes a workout that will build core strength to help improve or maintain activities of daily living. An exercise ball must be purchased and brought to class. Resist-a-balls are available through the HealthSteps office and are approximately $20 (size and color vary); 7:15 to 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Power Hour Plus: A high-energy hour offers a safe and low impact option for those who would like a more intense class. It is effective and challenging, yet easy to follow and includes an aerobic component followed by strengthening and stretching exercises; 8 to 8:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Blood pressures will be taken for HealthSteps members from 7 to 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
Call 777-8898, e-mail healthsteps@sochs.com, or visit http://www.stmarysmaine.com for more information.
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