
Living Strong Living Well (LSLW) is a twelve-week small-group strength and fitness 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 and quality of life. This program is available at no cost to participants and is not a source of revenue to Stanford or the YMCA.
Testimonials

Read more testimonialsAfter a second major surgery in four months I was so weak I could hardly get out of bed. I found the brochure for Living Strong Living Well program in my radiologist's office and wanted to come. Exercise had been an important part of my life. When I called the program to see if I could come when I felt strong enough, they urged me to come right away.... The encouragement of the LSLW staff, the commitment to come twice a week, and the company of other class members made a big difference in my morale and my progress toward health.
Who Should Participate
- Individuals, 18 and over, who have recently finished their cancer treatment. It is also possible to be in the program while going through treatment. The enrollment decision will be made on an individual basis.
- Individuals who have lost muscle mass or balance, are feeling fatigued or unmotivated, and want to exercise in a supportive environment with other cancer patients/survivors with skilled certified fitness trainers.
- Individuals must have a strong personal desire to participate.
- Individuals need be able to commit to attending the whole 12-week session, except, of course, for emergencies.
Upcoming Programs
- Southwest YMCA
13500 Quito Rd.
Saratoga
01/24/18 - 04/18/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
02:30 AM-03:45 AM (Monday)
02:30 PM-03:45 PM (Wednesday) - Central YMCA
1717 The Alameda
San Jose
09/12/17 - 12/05/17
Waitlist
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 01:00 PM-02:15 PM01/23/18 - 04/12/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 01:00 PM-02:15 PM
- El Camino YMCA
2400 Grant Rd.
Mountain View
01/22/18 - 04/16/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Wednesday 01:30 PM-02:45 PM
- Peninsula Family YMCA
1877 South Grant St.
San Mateo
09/07/17 - 11/30/17
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Thursday 06:00 PM-07:15 PM01/16/18 - 04/05/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 11:30 AM-12:45 PM01/29/18 - 04/23/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Thursday 06:00 PM-07:15 PM
- Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
01/24/18 - 04/18/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Wednesday 02:00 PM-03:15 PM
- East Valley YMCA
1974 South White Rd.
San Jose
09/12/17 - 12/05/17
Waitlist
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 AM-11:15 AM01/23/18 - 04/12/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 AM-11:15 AM
- Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Rd.
Palo Alto
08/29/17 - 11/16/17
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 04:00 PM-05:15 PM01/25/18 - 04/17/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 02:30 PM-03:45 PM
- South Valley Family YMCA
5632 Santa Teresa Blvd.
San Jose
09/11/17 - 12/04/17
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Wednesday 01:00 PM-02:15 PM01/11/18 - 04/03/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 11:30 AM-12:45 PM01/29/18 - 04/23/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Wednesday 01:00 PM-02:15 PM
- Northwest YMCA
20803 Alves Dr.
Cupertino
09/11/17 - 12/04/17
Waitlist
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Wednesday 04:00 PM-05:15 PM01/29/18 - 04/23/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Wednesday 04:00 PM-05:15 PM
- East Palo Alto Family YMCA
550 Bell St.
East Palo Alto
08/29/17 - 11/16/17
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM-12:15 PM01/30/18 - 04/19/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
- Presidio Community YMCA
63 Funston Ave.
San Francisco
09/14/17 - 12/07/17
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Thursday 11:30 AM-12:45 PM01/22/18 - 04/16/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Thursday 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
- Stonestown YMCA
333 Eucalyptus Drive
San Francisco
09/11/17 - 12/04/17
Waitlist
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Wednesday 01:00 PM-02:15 PM01/17/18 - 04/11/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Wednesday 01:00 PM-02:15 PM
- LifeStyleRx (Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare)
1119 E Stanley Blvd
Livermore
09/18/17 - 12/14/17
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Thursday 01:30 PM-02:45 PM01/18/18 - 04/12/18
Class meets
2 time(s) per week:
Monday, Thursday 01:30 PM-02:45 PM
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Goldman Sports and Wellness Center
3921 Fabian Way,
Palo Alto
08/01/17 – 10/19/17,
T & Th 12:00-1:15 PM
- Call Bonnie to register 650.223.8719