Livestrong at the YMCA

assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to regain strength and connect with other cancer survivors. Livestrong at the YMCA participants experience improved fitness and quality of life as well as significant decreases in cancer-related fatigue. it is open to adults 18 years or older at low or no cost. Search for your YMCA below to get started.

Watch the Video Story

Program Details

  • 12-week program with two 75-90-minute sessions per week
  • Includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance, and flexibility exercises
  • Evaluation includes fitness and quality of life assessments before and after participation
  • Facilitated by YMCA-certified instructors
  • Requires referral and medical clearance from a physician

Find a Livestrong at the YMCA near you

Help Us Continue to Serve Nationwide

82¢ of every dollar raised goes directly to fund services and programs designed to enrich the lives of those fighting cancer today. None of this would be possible without the support of people like you.

Donate
Kristin Leung, Wellness Director, Princeton Family YMCA
I have seen participants evolve both physically and emotionally, and felt honored to not only witness, but be part of those transformations, because much to my surprise, I changed, too.Kristin Leung, Former Wellness Director, Princeton Family YMCA
Daniel Parker, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivor
To have this opportunity to rebuild my strength, endurance, and stamina through this program was exciting. It gave me back my life to interact with my wife and my son the way I wanted to.Daniel Parker, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivor