LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a 12-week small-group fitness program for adult cancer survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The program is for any adult who is currently going through cancer treatment or has gone through some form of cancer treatment in the past and wants to regain their health and well-being.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Subsidized 12-week YMCA Family Membership
- Two 75-minute classes per week
- A combination of individual instruction and group activities.
- Workouts include cardiovascular exercise, strength training,
stretching & balance work - Full access to the Auburn Y.
PROGRAM GOALS:
- Improve energy and self-esteem
- Build muscular strength and endurance
- Improve flexibility & Restore Balance
- Improve circulation and functional ability to complete everyday tasks
- Reduce the severity of therapy side effects
- Improve body image
- Reduce stress levels
- Build supportive relationships in a comfortable and safe environment.
DAYS AND TIMES
The spring session has already begun; the next session will begin in the fall. Please contact Laura now to begin the registration process.
To register:
Contact Laura Clary, Wellness Director, at 315-990-0696 or email Laura.
Questions?
Contact Laura Clary, Wellness Director, at 315-990-0696 or email Laura.
Interested but have concerns?
We have recent program graduates who would love to talk with you.
Contact Laura Clary, Wellness Director, at 315-990-0696 or email Laura
Thrive Stronger - Alumni Program
Next session TBD
Reconnect with your session classmates and friends while participating in various exercise formats. The class will meet for one hour each week, and we will plan occasional social gatherings.
FREE to current Auburn Y Members
Non-Member Rate: $25 per session.
To register, please contact Laura Clary at laura@auburnymca.net OR by phone at 315-990-0696
RECLAIM: Cancer Exercise Video
Here at the Y, we know that staying active and reducing stress is sometimes easier said than done when you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Whether you are exploring participating in our LiveSTRONG program, immunocompromised, or struggling to balance work and family life, we highly recommend the RECLAIM: Cancer Exercise Video Series created by the Eugene Texas YMCA. This video series is here for you to use from the comfort and safety of your home on your schedule. These videos draw from Eugene Y's specially trained instructors' experience working with survivors over the last five years and include proven post-treatment exercise and self-care content.
MY STORY....Hi, I’m Michele, and I am a Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor/Thriver. I have been a YMCA member for over 20 years, and am always thankful for all that they do, but having the LIVESTRONG program at my Y has meant the world to me! I would now be able to join a group that would provide the physical and emotional support I needed. The LIVESTRONG group is bonded by how cancer has impacted your life, but we come together to cheer each other on and learn to feel supported through our time together. The instructors are encouraging and knowledgeable of individual needs. I feel so much stronger, physically and emotionally after completing the LIVESTRONG program.