Living Strong Living Well
A strength/fitness program for cancer patients and survivors
A 12-week small group training program designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease.

Our goal is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Additional goals include reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self esteem.

A final goal of the program is to assist participants in developing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle.
Criteria for Participation:
Strong personal desire. Patient needs to enroll in the program (rather than a family member)
Personally commit to attending all classes
Inform their physician of their plan to join the program
Give permission for exercise specialist to call physician or person giving treatment when necessary
Complete our screening forms and answer health questions
This class is recommended for patients who have recently finished their cancer treatment. The enrollment decision will be made on an individual basis.
 
Instructors
Certified Personal Trainers, Katie Willet and Etty Varenberg, trained by Stanford and the OFJCC, will give personal individualized instruction to the
participants. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition and supportive cancer care.
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: March 13-August 30
Time: 4:00-5:15 PM
Location: Goldman Fitness Center
Fee: This program is complimentary
Contact: Bonnie McLaughlin
(650) 223-8719
bmclaughlin@paloaltojcc.org
 

 






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