RECLAIMING WELL-BEING AFTER CANCER DIAGNOSIS

The physical, emotional, and financial toll of cancer doesn’t just disappear when treatment ends. LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free, evidence-based 12-week exercise program designed for survivors to help them reclaim their well-being after diagnosis.

Led by specialized trainers, LIVESTRONG focuses on the whole person, not just the disease. Participants will discover a supportive community of other survivors and certified instructors to help them every step of the way. Participants report a significant decrease in cancer fatigue, improved fitness, and better confidence and self esteem. Thanks to community and donor support, LIVESTRONG is offered at no cost to participants. 

What to expect: Each LIVESTRONG session runs for 10-12 weeks, with two 75-90-minute sessions each week. Classes include a fitness and quality of life assessments before and after participation, cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises

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

Defeat PD is a Parkinson-specific group exercise class, conducted by PWR!Moves (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) certified instructors, focused on keeping you moving and doing more of what you want to do! As you practice, you will be challenged physically and cognitively while working on fitness goals: strength, balance, agility, aerobics, and flexibility. Exercises are designed to improve your fitness, counteract your PD symptoms and increase your daily activity. This whole-body, function-focused exercise class will push you to do more than you think you can in a fun, empowering, and enriching environment!

Upcoming sessions:

Greystone YMCA
5414 US-280 Birmingham, AL 35242
Days and times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Upcoming sessions: July 6 – Sept. 25;  Oct. 5 – Dec.25

Hoover YMCA 2250
John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Days and times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1:30pm-2:30pm
Upcoming sessions: June 22-Sept. 11; Sept. 21-Dec. 11

Mountain Brook YMCA
2401 20th Place South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Upcoming sessions: July 7 – Sept. 24;  Oct. 6 – Dec. 22

Pelham YMCA
2610 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124
Days and times: Tuesday and Friday 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Upcoming sessions: July 7 – Sept. 25; Oct. 5 – Dec. 25

For more information, contact Andrea Pindroh at Apindroh@ymcabham.org

Registration: Registration is required for this program. Candidates must complete the inquiry form below. Upon review, candidates will be contacted with next steps, including a digital welcome packet with intake forms that can be completed at home. Once received, one of our specialized trainers conduct a brief in-person movement assessment with each candidate.

Our goal is to provide education, fellowship, and resources for those with Parkinson’s and their care partners.

For more information, contact the support group leader at your preferred branch listed below. 

Greystone: Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month from 1-2:30pm.
Contact Andrea Pindroh at apindroh@ymcabham.org 

Hoover: Meets the 1st Thursday each month from 1-2:30pm
Contact Alane Cleavelin at acleavelin@ymcabham.org 

Mountain Brook: Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month from 1:45 -3:15pm.
Contact Susanne Vance at svance@ymcabham.org 

Pelham: Meets the 1st Wednesday each month from 9:30-11am.
Contact Alane Cleavelin at acleavelin@ymcabham.org

Trussville: Meets the 1st Wednesday each month at 12-1:30pm.
Contact Allison Davis at adavis@ymcabham.org