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, Jul 15, 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
  • Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for MidState Medical Center
    Free
    Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

    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 Whitney (Hamden) - Private Room
  • Webinar: Morning Yoga4Cancer
    Free
    Wednesday, Jul 15, 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
  • Webinar:  Anxiety Disorders: An Introduction
    Free
    Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

    Webinar: Anxiety Disorders: An Introduction

    Start here to learn about anxiety. Join the Hartford HealthCare Institute of Living Anxiety Disorders Center to gain helpful [...]

    Hartford Hospital
  • WomenHeart of Central Connecticut Support Network
    Free
    Wednesday, Jul 15, 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:  Yoga for Mental Health
    Free
    Thursday, Jul 16, 2026, 10:15AM - 10:45AM

    On Site: Yoga for Mental Health

    Join Andrew Carazza, certified yoga instructor, on the Institute of Living campus for Yoga for mental health. This gentle and restorative [...]

    Hartford Hospital - Institute of Living - Commons Bldg
  • Webinar:  Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group
    Free
    Thursday, Jul 16, 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. All are [...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • Webinar:  Lunch Break Yoga for Cancer Survivors
    Free
    Thursday, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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
  • Webinar:  Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors
    Free
    Thursday, Jul 16, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

    Webinar: Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors

    A gentle seated yoga class led by a certified Y4C yoga instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required.
    IF [...]

    The Hospital of Central Connecticut

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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