LiveSTRONG

Pedaling for Parkinson’s

Wellness with Spinal Injury

Cardiac Rehab

LiveSTRONG

  • Livestrong at the YMCA is an evidence-based program designed to reclaim your health while living with or beyond cancer.  During this 12-week program, certified YMCA instructors help participants build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve energy levels and self-esteem.
  •  Livestrong at the YMCA focuses on the whole person, not the disease.  The instructors provide you with individualized attention and an approach to recovery that targets the areas you need to rebuild.  There is no competition, and the activities are tailored to match only what you can accomplish.  Reclaim your total health with Livestrong at the YMCA.
  •  Once registered, you will receive a medical clearance form by email to be signed by your doctor. The form must be signed and brought to the first day of class to participate.
  • Program requirements:
    • Participants should be ages 18 and up.
    • Complete and submit medical clearance and consent forms
    • NOT have cardiac or pulmonary disease, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension or stroke, dementia, other medical conditions that are contraindicated for exercise.
  • Your Livestrong coach will reach out to you with more information no later than 1 week before the program starts.

Pedaling for Parkinson’s

  • Pedaling for Parkinson’s is an indoor stationary cycling program designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Each session consists of a 10-minute warm up, a 40-minute main exercise set, and a 10-minute cool down.
  • This is an amazing program for individuals who are looking to improve gait, balance, speech, handwriting, and overall endurance. A study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic showed a 35% reduction in Parkinson’s symptoms by simply pedaling!
  • Program requirements:
    • Must be over age 30
    • Must be diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease
    • Complete and submit consent and medical clearance forms
    • Agree to periodically monitor progress
    • NOT have cardiac or pulmonary disease, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension or stroke, dementia, other medical conditions that are contraindicated for exercise.
  • Once registered, you will receive a medical clearance form by email to be signed by your doctor.  The form must be signed and brought to the first day of class to participate.
  • The Pedaling for Parkinson’s coach will reach out to you with more information no later than 1 week before program start.

Wellness with Spinal Injury

  • The Wellness with Spinal Cord Injury program empowers individuals recovering from spinal cord injuries to rediscover an active, fulfilling life. Participants engage in adaptive fitness, receive education, and build community in a supportive environment.
  • Traditional physical therapy is often limited by insurance coverage, leaving individuals without long-term support. This program bridges that gap, helping participants maintain progress, build independence, and connect with others facing similar challenges.
  • A key feature in this program is the use of tabletop arm bikes, which allow participants to engage in cardiovascular exercise using only their upper body. This equipment supports heart health and physical activity while accommodating a wide range of mobility levels.
  • Participants must be discharged from rehab.
  • Discover movement. Find support. Develop Independence.

Cardiac Rehab

  • Coming soon this August!
  • Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program designed to improve your cardiovascular health if you have experienced a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery. Cardiac rehab has three equally important parts:
    • Exercise counseling and training: Exercise gets your heart pumping and your entire cardiovascular system working. You’ll learn how to get your body moving in ways that promote heart health.
    • Education for heart-healthy living: A key element of cardiac rehab is educating yourself: How can you manage your risk factors and take care of yourself? Quit smoking? Make heart-healthy nutrition choices?
    • Counseling to reduce stress: Stress hurts your heart. This part of cardiac rehab helps you identify and tackle everyday sources of stress.