Pictured Rick Dodge, Gert Chasse, Elaine Freeman, Normand Demers, and Grace Trainor participate in HealthSteps' Walk-Jog class conveniently located at the beautiful indoor track at Bates College.
HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. HealthSteps is an award-winning health education and prevention program for adults. At HealthSteps you will get a program that meets the needs of the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.
HealthSteps 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, 7:45-8:15am
CORE STRENGTH
Enjoy a great abdominal and lower back workout to help increase core strength and stability.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:00-8:30am
TIME TO STRETCH
Enjoy a full body stretch for relaxation, peace of mind, and an increase in flexibility.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:15-8:30am
TNT (TONE -N-TIGHTEN)
This weighted workout focuses on total body strengthening. It’s also a great way to increase your metabolism!
Mondays, Wednesdays, 7:00-7:45am
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 12:10-12:45pm
X-TRAIN INTERVAL
Alternate between bouts of high and low intensity exercises for a calorie blasting class.
(Please note: low impact options will be provided for all exercises.)
Fridays, 7:15-8:15am
YOGALATES ON THE BALL
Join us for a fusion of yoga and Pilates on an exercise ball to improve coordination and increase flexibility and strength.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7:15-8:00am
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, 6:05-6:55am
IN THE POOL
LAP SWIM
Swim at your own pace and enjoy this individualized form of exercise in the 25-meter, 8-lane pool supervised by a certified lifeguard.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:05-7:30am*;
*Beginning Oct. 29, 6:30-7:30am
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:05-7:00am** and 11:00-12:00pm;
**Tues/Thurs 6:05am swim time available until Oct. 25, 2012
AQUATIC FITNESS
Join us for a great 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, 6:30-7:15am
Tuesdays, Thursdays. 11:00-11:45am
Core classes are held in the beautiful Bates College Merrill Gymnasium. Classes run from September 5 – December 14, 2012. The cost of a core membership, which includes unlimited access to all of the above classes, is $112.00. Monthly and weekly rates are available as well.
HealthSteps core classes take place in the morning, so you can exercise before you start your day. All instructors are certified and ready to take you through a safe and productive workout no matter what your fitness level. Call today and start your way to a new healthy lifestyle where you will feel better, have more energy, meet great people, and enjoy exercise even more! For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit them on the web.
