LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Lymphedema Aquatic Exercise
Healthy Steps -- Moving You to Better Health with the Lebed Method
Lymphedema Support Group
Cancer Education Series

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a collaborative with the YMCA of the USA and the Lance Armstrong Foundation to better understand the needs, wants and interests of cancer survivors. It is the goal of the YMCA Healthy Living Center to support cancer survivor’s pursuit of health and well-being by creating and implementing programs that fit the needs of our cancer survivors.

Today’s evidence supports physical activity as a critical part of living with cancer. Cancer survivors: those who are living with, through and beyond cancer diagnosis; are becoming aware of the positive impacts that physical activity, a healthful diet and stress reduction techniques can have on their quality of life.

The Healthy Living Center’s LIVESTRONG at the YMCA exercise/fitness programs for cancer survivors require a doctor’s referral. Referrals should be faxed to 515-244-5570. Participants will be evaluated by medical or fitness professionals and a program will be designed to meet each participant's specific needs. Individual sessions with Medical Program Instructors will be scheduled by appointment. Individuals have the choice to do their workouts on their own at anytime or during class time when other LIVESTRONG participants are working out.

Medical Program Instructors are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Specifically dedicated time for LIVEStrong will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Individual one-on-one sessions will be held by appointment

For more information contact the medical programs office at 515-645-3350.

LYMPHEDEMA AQUATIC EXERCISE CLASS
Open to all Lymphedema patients. This program will assist patients to regain their strength, extremity range of motion, assist with lymphatic drainage, and daily lifestyle function. Taught by a Mercy Lymphedema Certified Therapist this class will teach healthy exercise and safety concepts.

Class meets Tuesdays at 4:30-5:30 pm and is free to YMCA Members and Livestrong at the YMCA Members.

* Sponsored by Mercy Katzman Breast Center and Bras for the Cause *

HEALTHY STEPS ~ MOVING YOU TO BETTER HEALTH WITH THE LEBED METHOD

This is a therapeutic, medically designed exercise and movement program with fun music to help you thrive. It is designed to improve overall wellness, range of motion, balance, strength, assist in decreasing scar tissue, improve lymphatic drainage as well as emotional well being and self image. While initially designed for Breast Cancer survivors, cancer survivors and people with Lymphedema it can be beneficial for all people wishing to have fun and improve their health and strength in a gentle exercise program. Chairs are incorporated to be used as needed for balance or fatigue. The class can be adapted by you to fit your needs, your level of endurance, and your ability. Registration is required. This is a revolving class that changes routines every 6 weeks. Class size is limited to 15. A release from your Plastic Surgeon is required If you have had breast reconstruction in the past 6 months.

Class meets Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm beginning November 12th and is free to YMCA Members and LIVEStrong at the YMCA Members.

Class is for participants 21 and older; however exceptions may be made.

* Sponsored by Mercy Katzman Breast Center and Bras for the Cause *

Lymphedema Support Group

This group meets the first Monday of each month August through May at 6:30 pm at the YMCA Healthy Living Center.

LIVESTRONG™ at the YMCA Cancer Education Series

Presented by Mercy Cancer Center staff and health professionals, this educational series is designed for cancer survivors. Class meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, is FREE and open to the public. Upcoming topics:

January 27th - Health Care Reform: How it will Impact Cancer Care
- Presented by Richard Deming, MD ~ Medical Director, Mercy Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
February 3rd - Clinical Trials: Improving Cancer Treatment Through Research
- Presented by Shannon Benson, RN ~ Iowa Oncology Research
February 10th - Patient Advocacy: Using Your Passion to Help Others
- Presented by Richard Deming, MD ~ Medical Director, Mercy Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
February 17th - Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care: The Katzmann Breast Center Experience
- Presented by Dr. Susan Beck ~ Katzman Breast Center
February 24th - Soy Foods, Facts and Fiction
- Presented by Crystal Nord, RD and Barb Wisnieski, RD ~ Mercy Cancer Center