Upcoming LRGHealthcare althlete conditioning program -

LACONIA — LRGHealthcare has announced the upcoming Athletic Performance Series schedule for the fall of 2012 and winter of 2013. This series has been designed to help develop sports-specific skills or improve overall fitness. Individuals are welcome to attend one or all programs. All programs are free to attend and held at Hillside Medical Park in Gilford from 6-7 p.m.

A Core Strengthening program for winter athletes will be held on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 6-7 p.m. This program will help individuals learn about prevention of common athletic injuries that can develop as a result of weak core strength, through specific exercises.

December 11 — Massage those Muscles program to help educate athletes in the benefit of massage before and after a competitive event.

January 10, 2013 — An Aqua Strengthening and Conditioning class will take place to introduce individuals to the buoyancy equipment used in strength training. This class will use both the shallow and deep ends of the pool, and will focus on increasing endurance and core conditioning.

February 7, 2013 — Moving Towards Better Running program will highlight ways to prevent injuries by informing runners on the proper form, technique, and shoe selections for runners at any level.

March 7, 2013 — An Increased Speed, Agility and Balance workshop designed to assist athletes in improving skills in speed, agility and balance.

All attendants are asked to dress properly and be ready to participate. For more information and/or to pre-register (registration is required), please call 527-7120.