In 2007, LIVESTRONG® partnered with the YMCA to create LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a 12-week physical activity program designed to get cancer survivors back on their feet.

Researchers from Yale University and Dana Farber Cancer Institute conducted a research study on the impact of the program on participants’ cancer-related outcomes. They found that participants experienced significant increases in physical activity, overall quality of life and fitness performance as well as decreases in cancer-related fatigue.

With LIVESTRONG®, survivors participate in customized exercise regimens catered to their individual needs from certified fitness instructors. The instructors are trained in cancer survivorship, post-rehabilitation exercise and supportive cancer care. This small group training program meets twice a week for 12 weeks. Survivors receive a membership at the YMCA for the duration of the program. The program is offered for free or low-cost at the discretion of the YMCA.

The program is offered twice a year in the Winter/Spring and Fall at several of our branch locations. Email [email protected] with questions or submit your interest here to get started.

 

Location2025 Session DatesDays / Time
Central YMCA
(1717 The Alameda, San Jose)
Returning in 2026Tuesday and Thursday
1:00pm – 2:15pm
East Valley Family YMCA
(1975 South White Rd, San Jose)
Fall Session TBDTuesday and Thursday
1:00pm – 2:15pm
El Camino YMCA
(2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View)
Fall Session TBDWednesday and Friday
1:30pm – 2:45pm
Northwest YMCA
(20803 Alves Dr, Cupertino)
Returning in 2026Tuesday and Thursday
1:00pm – 2:15pm
Palo Alto Family YMCA
(3412 Ross Rd, Palo Alto)
August 19 – November 6Tuesday and Thursday
1:00pm – 2:15pm
Sequoia YMCA
(1445 Hudson St, Redwood City)
Fall Session TBDTuesday and Thursday
1:00pm – 2:15pm
South Valley Family YMCA
(5632 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose)
September 3 – December 3Monday and Wednesday
1:00pm – 2:15pm
Southwest YMCA
(13500 Quito Rd, Saratoga)
September 23 – December 18Tuesday and Thursday
1:00pm – 2:15pm

GET STARTED TODAY

If you are a cancer survivor interested in the program, take action by completing the intake form.

Healing Seminar

Join us for a 2-session seminar “Healing Cancer From Within” on March 18 and 20. Free on Zoom for members living with cancer or their caretakers.