LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
The Y and the LIVESTRONG® Foundation joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. The research-based program offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person.
Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to achieve their goals such as building muscle mass and strength; increasing flexibility and endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem. In addition to physical benefits, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors and their families by providing a supportive community where people impacted by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA helps people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body.
Program Description
This 12-week small group program is designed for adult cancer survivors who have become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from treatment or disease.
During this program you receive:
- A FREE 3-month YMCA membership for the survivor and the support person (family member or friend), granting full access to the YMCA facilities
- A Fitness Assessment
- Two 90-minute classes each week
- A small group setting (4-6 people)
- Unlimited support
Program Goals
- Improve energy levels & self esteem
- Build muscle mass and strength
- Increase flexibility and endurance
- Improve functional ability to do everyday tasks
- Reduce the severity of therapy side effects and prevent unwanted weight changes
- Develop an ongoing fitness program for participants to continue and practice a healthy lifestyle, not only as a part of recovery, but as a way of life.
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