Exercising during and after cancer treatment

To help maintain or increase your strength during or after cancer treatment, talk to you provider about your options, such as:

LiveStrong at the YMCA, La Crosse - LiveStrong is a 12-week small-group fitness program for adult cancer survivors who have become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The program includes:

• Free 12-week YMCA Family Membership
• Two 75-minute classes per week
• A combination of individual instruction and group activities

Participants must receive medical clearance and are evaluated on an individual basis. Contact: Health Interventions Director, Dana Boler at [email protected].

Winona Survivors Unite in Exercise (Program) - Winona State University, Gundersen Health System Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders and Winona Health have teamed up to offer a free, customized exercise program for patients with cancer. The goal of the program is to help you maintain or improve strength, endurance, flexibility and wellness following treatment.

• Meeting Time: The program is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45 to 7:45 a.m.
• Location: Winona State University Wellness Complex - Room 136
• Requirements: Check with your physician to determine if you are ready for the program.

Contact Winona Survivors Unite in Exercise Project Manager, Winona State University at (507) 457-5219 or email, [email protected] to register for this free exercise program.

Living Smart (Booklet) - Available from the American Cancer Society. Contact the American Cancer Society Navigator at (608) 775-1359.