Sports Health Programs & Classes

Sports Health: Programs & Classes

Register for these upcoming classes

Whether you’re a novice, a weekend warrior, or a skilled athlete, we'll help you stay fit and healthy through a variety of classes, taught by skilled professionals.

Popular Events

  • Free
    Thursday, Sep 11, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Cancer Caregiver Support Group

    In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are helping family/friends navigate through life during a cancer diagnosis. Our [...]

    Online Webinar
  • Free
    Thursday, Sep 11, 2025, 1:30PM - 3:00PM

    Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for St. Vincent's Medical Center

    This class is for patients who will undergo joint replacement surgery at Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center, [...]

    St Vincent's Medical Center - Hawley Conference Room
  • Free
    Thursday, Sep 11, 2025, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

    On Site: Chair yoga for survivors

    A gentle seated yoga class led by a certified Y4C yoga instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration and oncologist's note [...]

    Hartford HealthCare Cancer Inst at HOCC - Conf Rm A&B
  • Free
    Thursday, Sep 11, 2025, 4:30PM - 5:30PM

    On Site: Yoga for Survivors

    Start here to reserve your spot. Join Denise Eldridge, certified yoga instructor as she guides you through every move. Yoga is a gentle and [...]

    MidState Family Health Center - Conference Center 2 &3
  • Free
    Thursday, Sep 11, 2025, 5:00PM - 8:00PM

    On Site: Heart-to-Heart: Women's Wellness & Prevention

    Thursday, September 11 5-8:00pm Tickets: $45 The Aqua Turf Club 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT Light fare, wine and more! Be a part [...]

    The Aqua Turf Club
  • Free
    Friday, Sep 12, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:30PM

    Spine Pre-Operative Education Class for MidState Medical Center

    This class is for patients who will undergo spine surgery at Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at MidState Medical Center, providing [...]

    Midstate Medical Center (Conference Rooms 2&3)
  • Free
    Friday, Sep 12, 2025, 11:30AM - 12:30PM

    On Site: Know your risk of lung cancer

    Start here to learn more about knowing your risk of lung cancer. Join board-certified thoracic surgeon, Dr. Justin Van Backer to learn [...]

    Southington YMCA
  • Free
    Saturday, Sep 13, 2025, 8:30AM - 3:30PM

    Webinar: Youth Mental Health First Aid

    Under national guidelines, only individuals over the age of 18 can attend this training.

    Just as CPR helps you assist an [...]

    Hartford Hospital
  • Free
    Saturday, Sep 13, 2025, 9:00AM - 3:00PM

    On Site: Birth, Baby and Beyond

    This class is for expecting parents who are short on time but still want to feel prepared for childbirth and beyond! This "boot camp" style [...]

    Hartford Hospital Wellness Center at Blue Back Square
  • Free
    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025, 10:30AM - 1:30PM

    On Site: Celebration of Cancer Survival - Bridgeport

    You are cordially invited to attend Celebrate Life, our annual event dedicated to honoring cancer survivors and caregivers, recognizing the [...]

    St Vincent's Medical Center - Hawley Conference Room

We'll help you achieve your fitness goals with these regularly scheduled programs.

Class pricing: $100 for 12 sessions or $10 drop-in fee per class.

For information or to register call 860.972.5945.

For more orthopedic classes offered at the Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital, click here.

Functional Fitness

Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm

  • Low impact exercises
  • Dynamic stretching
  • Active isolated stretching
  • Foam roller
  • Mobility & flexibility

Fitness Stuff!

Buff Bones®

Mon/Wed 2-3pm

  • Strengthen bones
  • Improve balance and posture
  • Safe program for people with osteoporosis and arthritis

Tai Chi/QiGong

Mon/Wed 12:15-1pm

  • Reduce pain & stiffness
  • Increase muscle strength, balance, and coordination
  • Speed healing from injuries or surgery

Over 60 Weight Training

Mon/Wed 11am-12pm

  • Building muscular strength, endurance & flexibility throughout the whole body
  • Resistance training will utilize light weights, bands, kettlebell & bodyweight movements
  • Movement-based exercises will focus on squat, lunge, upper body push & upper body pull variations

Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster TM

  • Allows individuals to start the healing process by decreasing anxiety and developing more positive attitude before, during and after surgery.
  • Learn more here >>

Sports Health Hotline

  • Have a sports injury? Want to enhance your training? Have questions? Contact one of our Sports Health Navigators.

    They are certified and licensed athletic trainers with the experience and knowledge to answer questions, give helpful advice, recommend treatments and programs, and set up appointments with one of our sports health specialists - fast.

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