LEWISTON — HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. The award-winning health education and prevention program for adults has a wide range of classes with the core membership fee including:
Multipurpose Room
Cardio mix: This is a great class for people who get bored with exercise. Try everything from step to circuits for a fun calorie burning class. Mondays, Wednesdays, 7:45-8:15 a.m.
Core strength: Abdominal and lower back workout to help increase core strength and stability. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8-8:30 a.m.
Time to stretch: Full body stretch for relaxation, peace of mind and an increase in flexibility. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:15-8:30 a.m.
TNT (Tone-N-Tighten): This weighted workout focuses on total body strengthening. It’s also a great way to increase metabolism. Mondays, Wednesdays, 7-7:45 a.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 12:10-12:45 p.m.
X-train interval: Alternate between bouts of high and low intensity exercises for a calorie blasting class. Low impact options will be provided for all exercises. Fridays, 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Yogalates on the ball: Fusion of yoga and Pilates on an exercise ball to improve coordination and increase flexibility and strength. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7:15-8 a.m.
On the track
Walk jog: Enjoy the indoor track at your own pace. Includes an optional group warm-up, strengthening, cool-down and stretching. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:05-6:55 a.m.
In the pool
Lap swim: Swim at your own pace and enjoy this individualized form of exercise in the 25-meter, eight-lane pool supervised by a certified lifeguard. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:05-7:30 a.m. (Beginning Oct. 29, 6:30-7:30 a.m.); Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:05-7 a.m. and 11-noon (Tuesday/Thursday 6:05 a.m. swim time available until Oct. 25).
Aquatic fitness: Workout that’s easy on your joints using the water as resistance. While swimming skills are not needed, a comfort level in both deep and shallow water is important. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30-7:15 a.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays. 11-11:45 a.m.
Core classes are held in the Bates College Merrill Gymnasium. Classes run from Sept.5 through Dec. 14. The cost of a core membership, which includes unlimited access to all of the above classes, is $112. Monthly and weekly rates are available as well.
For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit www.stmarysmaine.com.
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