South Shore Hospitall Offers Fitness Classes

South Shore Hospital is holding Community Exercise Programs this month.

Classes begin week of February 11, 2013

The following classes will be held on Saturdays:

·        Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program:  for anyone with any form of arthritis.  Focus is to improve flexibility and strength and to help control pain. Held in the hospital’s 92 degree therapeutic pool from 10-11a.m. or 11a.m. – 12 p.m. $35 for 5 weeks

·        Shape and Tone:  for any individual trying to improve body composition and overall health.  Held in the hospital’s therapeutic pool from 9-10 a.m. $35 for 5 weeks

·        Teen Aquatic Conditioning:  for any teen between the ages of 13 and 16 looking to become more fit.  Held in the hospital’s therapeutic pool from 11-12 p.m.  $35 for 5 weeks


The following classes are held during the week:

·        Men's Fitness: this men-only exercise program is circuit-based to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility.  Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3- 4p.m., and Fridays from 8- 9a.m, at the 780 Main St. gym in South Weymouth. Call (781) 624-4367 for details.

·        Stretch and Tone:  meets Mondays in the therapeutic pool at South Shore Hospital from 2-3 p.m., and Wednesdays at the gym at 780 Main St. from 2-3 p.m.  For individuals looking to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance.  Call (781) 624-4367 for details.

·        AM Workout:  open to anyone trying to squeeze in a workout before a busy day. The program includes core strengthening, muscle endurance exercises, and flexibility work. Call (781) 624-4367 for details.

·        Fit in 45:  45 minutes is all it takes to benefit from this circuit-based approach to exercise. At the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at South Shore Hospital. Call (781) 624-4367 for details.