LiveSTRONG® is a free program for adult cancer survivors and comes with a courtesy membership for the 12 weeks of the program.
LiveSTRONG® is a research-based free exercise program at Countryside YMCA for all adult cancer survivors. The program runs 12 weeks, 2 times a week, focusing on strength, cardio endurance, balance, and flexibility. Other informational resources, such as nutrition and goal setting, are also provided. You do not have to be a Y member to participate (you receive a courtesy membership while in the program). The program is free to all.
We know cancer and ensuing treatments take a toll on all aspects of health, so we ask that participants in LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA are not in active treatment.
As a cancer survivor, you know the tremendous toll the disease and its treatment can take on your spirit, mind, and body. You want to begin to heal and reclaim your health. But where do you start? LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA can help.
In 2008, the YMCA partnered with the LIVESTRONG® Foundation to help cancer survivors begin the journey toward recovery with the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program. Part of the Y’s commitment to strengthening the community through healthy living, the program offers adults affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. Countryside YMCA started offering this free program in 2017 and we now offer it at our Lebanon, Landen, and Otterbein locations.
2025 LiveSTRONG® Upcoming Class Dates
Lebanon:
(Day) February 3rd – April 23rd, Mon & Wed, 10:30am – 12:00pm
(Evening) February 4th – April 24th, Tue & Thu, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
(Day) September 3rd – November 19th, Mon & Wed, 10:30am – 12:00pm
*only Wed & Fri first week due to Labor Day
(Evening) September 2nd – November 20th, Tue & Thu, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Landen:
(Day) March 4th – May 22nd, Tue & Thu, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions about LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on you—the whole person—not the disease. The free, 12-week program meets twice a week for 90 minutes, using traditional exercise methods to ease you back into fitness and help you maintain a healthy weight. You’ll focus on:
• building muscle mass and strength
• increasing flexibility and endurance
• improving confidence and self-esteem
Plus, learn about wellness, stress reduction techniques and how to continue healthful habits after the program has ended. Just as important, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA encourages a warm spirit of community—a safe, comfortable place for you to build companionship with others affected by cancer and share stories and inspiration.
No one experiences cancer in the same way. Participants come to the program with different physical challenges and lifestyle goals. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA provides you with individualized attention and an approach to recovery that targets the areas you need to rebuild. There’s no competition here—physical activities are tailored to match only what you’re able to accomplish.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA staff have been specially trained to work with cancer survivors and patients and follow American College of Sports Medicine and American Cancer Society exercise guidelines. They’re exercise experts who can understand your unique physical needs and concerns and help you address them safely. They’re also relationship builders with the empathy and ability to connect with and develop relationships with and among cancer survivors and their families.
Medical studies have shown that moderate levels of appropriate physical activity can reduce fatigue, boost self-esteem and improve muscle strength and physical endurance in individuals following cancer treatment. And cancer survivors themselves are increasingly aware of the positive impact that moderate physical activity, supportive relationships and stress reduction techniques can have on their quality of life. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA has helped thousands of cancer survivors move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body.
No, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is free for participants.
No, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is open to all cancer survivors, whether they are YMCA members or not.
How Can I Find Out More?
Contact Laura Roble at 513 932 1424 x 185. If you'd prefer an email contact, fill out this form and one of our LIVESTRONG instructors will be in touch soon.
The LIVESTRONG® Foundation serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against the world’s leading cause of death. Additional services and resources for survivors can be found at LIVESTRONG.org.