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

  • Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for Backus Hospital
    Free
    Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, 9:00AM - 11:00AM

    Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for Backus Hospital

    This class is for patients who are having joint replacement surgery at Backus or Windham Hospital. It will provide education on how to [...]

    Backus Medical Office Building - Conference Room
  • Webinar: Morning Yoga4Cancer
    Free
    Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

    Webinar: Morning Yoga4Cancer

    Join fellow survivors for a gentle Yoga4Cancer class designed to support your recovery and overall well-being. Research-informed yoga [...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for MidState Medical Center
    Free
    Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:30PM

    Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for MidState Medical Center

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

    Eli's On The Hill (Branford) - Private Room Inside
  • WomenHeart of Central Connecticut Support Network
    Free
    Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, 4:45PM - 6:00PM

    WomenHeart of Central Connecticut Support Network

    WomenHeart, The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is the nation's only patient-centered organization serving the 48 million [...]

    Conference Room A - Bradley Memorial Campus
  • On Site - Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options
    Free
    Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

    On Site - Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options

    In this FREE info session, join Sara Mitchell, Medicare Educator, to learn about what Medicare is and how it works, the different parts of [...]

    Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter - Conference Rm 1 & 2
  • Webinar:  Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention
    Free
    Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, 5:30PM - 7:00PM

    Webinar: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

    Join us for a free webinar to become a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper for suicide prevention and be able to help [...]

    Hartford Hospital
  • Webinar:  Medicare 101 Understanding Your Options
    Free
    Thursday, Jun 18, 2026, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Medicare 101 Understanding Your Options

    In this FREE webinar, join Sara Mitchell, Medicare Educator, to learn about what Medicare is and how it works, the different parts of [...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • Webinar:  Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group
    Free
    Thursday, Jun 18, 2026, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group

    In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are navigating through life after a gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis.[...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • Webinar:  Lunch Break Yoga for Cancer Survivors
    Free
    Thursday, Jun 18, 2026, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Lunch Break Yoga for Cancer Survivors

    Join fellow survivors for a gentle Yoga4Cancer class designed to support your recovery and overall well-being. Research-informed yoga [...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • On Site:  Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors
    Free
    Thursday, Jun 18, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

    On Site: Chair Yoga for Cancer 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

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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