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Running Start Medical Gym at Parkview <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists
Supervised medical exercise consisting of an initial fitness assessment and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, and a cardiovascular program.
A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
* Please DO NOT register prior to completing your Intake and being assigned a class time.
* Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation. Once your Medical Release has been received, an exercise physiologist will contact you to schedule an Intake Appointment.
Running Start Track at Bowdoin <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists
Running Start is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups that incorporates the proper technique of warm-up, stretching, calisthenics, and aerobic exercise tailored to your personal needs. The classes allow everyone to increase or maintain their fitness level in their own way. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.
Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.
Running Start Swim at Bowdoin <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists
Running Start Swim is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups with shallow-end aerobics and lane swimming. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.
Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.
Food for Health <click here>
with Tim Howe MD
A FREE monthly series that provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic disease can be prevented, treated and even reversed with a plant-based diet for an overall healthier lifestyle.
Presentations by Timothy Howe, MD
Food Demonstrations by Sheryl McWilliams RN, MPH and Lyn Howe, MPH
Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick
Registration is required.
The Art of Wellness
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN
Art and creativity can help you connect to your feelings, increase your self-awareness and ability to think of new ways to problem solve and develop healthy habits and routines. Class will meet for two sessions.
• Learn how to let go of stress and improve your overall sense of well-being through a creative drawing experience.
• Learn how to use simple creative exercises to create your own sense of calm.
• No drawing or artistic skill is required.
All supplies will be provided. You may bring any favorite markers, colored pencils or pens if you would like to – though they are not required.
Sessions 1 & 2 are 2-hours each of instruction and projects
Session 3 is an optional 1-hour practice and review session
Cost for the three-class series is $15. Registration is required.
Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness 329 Maine Street-SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE, Brunswick
For more information call (207) 373-6585.
Food for Health <click here>
with Tim Howe MD
A FREE monthly series that provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic disease can be prevented, treated and even reversed with a plant-based diet for an overall healthier lifestyle.
Presentations by Timothy Howe, MD
Food Demonstrations by Sheryl McWilliams RN, MPH and Lyn Howe, MPH
Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick
Registration is required.