Livestrong YMCA program

What a BONUS!  Happy you found an outlet that allows you to re=gain your strength, and live life to the fullest.

Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

Vicki Sam

Rague said:

I just called our local YMCA

I just called our local YMCA to ask about the program.  Was told there is no such program as 'Livestrong' anywhere.  Not a problem at all for me, I work out at the Base Gym (huge fantastic facility) but thought that the idea of getting input from a trainer might be helpful.

Rague, perhaps your YMCA doesn't offer it. My little town doesn't have a YMCA, but the YMCA located closest to me offers "Livestrong at the YMCA." It is too bad your YMCA doesn't offer it. Sounds like you would make good use of it.

Still is great that you, Puffin and others are keeping active and enjoying it.

Rague said:

The local YMCA is in the

The local YMCA is in the biggest 'town/city' in at least 200 miles.  They have a huge facility that covers a city block.  IF 'they' chose to not offer it that's one thing but to say that the program does not exist within YMCA anywhere? 

We live near an Air Force base which has a fantastic, huge gym that I use free - Hubby is retired Navy.   I use it t more in winter than summer as winters are brutal here and the gym has so much 'stuff' including a lap pool and an indoor track in addition to everything else.  But it would be nice to get input from a trainer.  

Winyan - The Power Within

Susan

I looked into the Livestrong at the YMCA program after my surgery earlier this year, and was so hoping to get my doctor's blessing to take advantage of it....however, in all of Southern California, there are only 2 YMCAs that offer the program, and none are anywhere near me.  I'm so glad you were able to benefit from it!

Here's the link to the program website, if anyone's interested in checking it out -- the homepage also includes a map of US YMCAs that offer it:  http://www.livestrong.org/what-we-do/our-actions/livestrong-programs/ymca/

Looking at the map, participating YMCAs are clustered much more heavily east of the Mississippi.

Traci

Puffin2014 said:

thanks for extra info

Thanks for the map and the additional info on the program Traci

I went to the YMCA after my treatment years ago and it was very helpful.  I don't remember any Program at that time but this one sounds great to me and that web link would be something for Susan to show to her Y people and maybe they would change their remarks?   I joined the Y again last summer but I'm not in any program and just trying to stay active and it feels good...I go about 3 times a week and spend at least an hour.   They have a Sr Citizen rate also and that is what I pay now..........just didn't think to ask about anything else and the rate is vry low so I don't mind.   The YMCA is a wonderful organization and they will never turn anyone away who really needs help for staying healthy.

Rague said:

I just called our local YMCA

I just called our local YMCA to ask about the program.  Was told there is no such program as 'Livestrong' anywhere.  Not a problem at all for me, I work out at the Base Gym (huge fantastic facility) but thought that the idea of getting input from a trainer might be helpful.

Dr. Anna Schwartz who is affiliated with yhe University of Utah worked with the Livestrong Foundation and helped connect the program with the YMCA. Here, any and all cancer survivirs are welcome to partake in the 12 week program. People in my suppoert group here have done it and said it was an excellent program. They had one in January and I am hoping to participate in one of them coming up. I am sorry to hear that it is not being offered in your area as I too have heard wonderful reports of how it really helped people get their health and stamina back, and being free is quite the bonus as I am so strapped financially from almost five years of fighting this battle. Maybe you can get the info off the inet, or the map that wass posted here and maybe give your YMCA a little nudge to get in in your hood! Hugs Carol

camul said:

Susan,

Dr. Anna Schwartz who is affiliated with yhe University of Utah worked with the Livestrong Foundation and helped connect the program with the YMCA. Here, any and all cancer survivirs are welcome to partake in the 12 week program. People in my suppoert group here have done it and said it was an excellent program. They had one in January and I am hoping to participate in one of them coming up. I am sorry to hear that it is not being offered in your area as I too have heard wonderful reports of how it really helped people get their health and stamina back, and being free is quite the bonus as I am so strapped financially from almost five years of fighting this battle. Maybe you can get the info off the inet, or the map that wass posted here and maybe give your YMCA a little nudge to get in in your hood! Hugs Carol

I can be a 'squeaky wheel'. That is a good idea to try to push the local YMCA to get the program going here.  Unfortunately there are certainly ones here that it would be great for.  As I said, I do have access to a great gym (bigger by far,than the 'Y's) on the base (its closer to us than the 'Y') but not all do.

Winyan -The Power Within

Susan 

I did the Livestrong program at the Rye Y in NY, and it was wonderful. Not only did it help me get over my lifelong fear of gyms, I met so many wonderful people!

Do try to push for it if you don't have a program near you. I'm happy to put you in touch with the coordinator of our Y, I'm sure she'd have some information she could forward.