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
    Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

    On Site: Reiki for Mental Health at Institute of Living

    Join Punyapriya Gopal, certified Reiki instructor, as she guides you through each healing session. Reiki is a gentle and therapeutic [...]

    Hartford Hospital - Institute of Living - Commons Bldg

    Registration is closed for this date - Click title to check other dates

  • Free
    Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

    Spine Surgery Pre-Op Class - Backus/Windham Hospital

    This class is designed to educate patients having spine surgery at Windham & Backus Hospital and their support person to prepare you for [...]

    Backus Medical Office Building - Conference Room 130

    Registration is closed for this date - Click title to check other dates

  • Free
    Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 4:30PM - 6:00PM

    Webinar: Surgical Weight Loss Information Session for Hartford Hospital

    In this FREE webinar, join Dr. Darren Tishler, Dr. Pavlos Papasavas and Dr. Edward Hannoush to learn about the process to get surgical [...]

    Hartford Hospital
  • Free
    Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

    Webinar: Breast Cancer Support Group

    In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Our group provides a safe space to connect [...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • Free
    Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

    Family Birth Place Tour

    Join us for an informative tour designed to help you feel confident and prepared for your delivery. Led by our experienced childbirth [...]

    Family Birth Place Couches -THOCC
  • Free
    Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:30PM

    Webinar: Maternity Tour

    This webinar is an overview of what to expect with parking, admissions, visitation, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Lactation services at [...]

    Hartford Hospital
  • Free
    Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

    Webinar: Surgical Weight Loss Information Session for St. Vincent's Medical Center

    In this FREE on-demand/pre-recorded education session, join Bariatric Surgeons Dr. Nicholas Dugan and/or Dr. Danielle Friedman to learn [...]

    St. Vincent's - Virtual
  • Free
    Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025, 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
  • Free
    Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

    On Site: After The Bump-Postpartum Parent Group

    Join us every Wednesday morning for an opportunity to meet and connect with other parents of young children. It is an open, free-play and [...]

    Hartford Hospital Wellness Center at Blue Back Square
  • Free
    Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025, 1:00PM - 2:30PM

    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)

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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