Program Overview

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is an evidence-based program that helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis. Participating YMCA’s create a welcoming community in which survivors can improve their strength and physical fitness, diminish the severity of therapy side effects, develop supportive relationships, and improve quality of life. Since 2007, the LIVESTRONG Foundation has been the YMCA’s partner in developing and delivering LIVESTRONG a the YMCA.

Description and Goals:

• Small group, supportive environment
• 12-week program with two 90-minute sessions per week
• Includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises
• Held in YMCA “Wellness Centers”
• Evaluation includes Functional and Quality of Life Assessments before and after participation
• Facilitated by YMCA-certified Instructors

Program Impact:

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA has proven to:

• Help survivors MEET or EXCEED the recommended amount of physical activity
• Help survivors SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE their cardiovascular endurance
• IMPROVE cancer survivors’ overall quality of life and DECREASE their cancer-related fatigue

Who Qualifies?

Any adult 18 years old or older who is living with or beyond cancer treatment.

Upcoming Classes in Knoxville Enrolling Now:

Classes beginning February of 2018:

• DAVIS FAMILY YMCA (Farragut/Northshore Dr.) | Mondays & Thursdays | 1:00pm
• CANSLER FAMILY YMCA (Hall of Fame area) | Mondays & Thursdays | 6:30pm

Classes beginning in March of 2018:

• DOWNTOWN YMCA (Downtown) | Mondays & Thursdays | 9:00am

Classes beginning in April of 2018:

• WEST SIDE YMCA (West Hills) | Mondays & Thursdays | 1:30pm

Classes beginning in May of 2018:

• NORTH SIDE Y (Halls) | Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:00am

For more information or to enroll, contact:

Vickey Beard – vbeard@ymcaknoxville.org or 865.406.7328