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Programs
Exercise Classes
In contrast to past advice to cancer patients to rest and avoid activity, the message now is to avoid inactivity. An expert panel convened by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has concluded that exercise training is safe during and after cancer treatments and can improve physical functioning, quality of life, and cancer-related fatigue. Exercise also helps patients keep off excess weight which research shows can cut down the chance of recurrence. The new ACSM guidelines urge cancer patients to be as physically active as possible both during and after treatment.
The most crucial factor to consider when incorporating exercise into your recovery plan is working with a health professional who understands all the
variables that come into play with a cancer diagnosis and it's treatment. Strength for Life's Certified Cancer Exercise Specialists are fully aware of the special considerations each client may require and will design an individual exercise prescription based on their needs. Our mission is to empower, inspire and strengthen by using exercise as a method of healing.
Strength for Life provides FREE exercise equipment for each client to keep and holds FREE weekly group exercise classes for cancer patients and survivors. Each session is for 8 weeks in length with a short recess in between sessions. Prior to starting an exercise class each participant must provide a doctor note and register here. Our classes are held at the locations and times below, please indicate which location you are interested in when registering for a class. To register click on the link below:
Suffolk County
Stony Brook Cancer Center
Stony Brook Hospital, NY
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Session dates 2013:
January 8 - February 26, 2013 - CONCLUDED
April 2 - May 21, 2013
July 2 - August 20, 2013
Session dates 2012:
January 17 - March 6, 2012 - CONCLUDED
April 10 - May 29, 2012 - CONCLUDED
July 10- August 28, 2012- CONCLUDED
September 25 - November 13, 2012 -CONCLUDED
Breast Cancer Help Inc.
West Islip, NY
Monday's 6:00 - 7:00pm
Session dates 2013:
April 8 -June 3, 2013
Session dates 2012:
March 24 - May 14, 2012 CONCLUDED
June 4 - July 23, 2012 CONCLUDED
October 8 - November 26, 2012-CONCLUDED
New Location!
Mather Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30
Session Dates:
April 10 - May 29, 2013
New Location!
Huntington Hospital
Huntington, NY
Dates and Times to be determined
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Nassau County
Seaford United Methodist Church
Seaford, NY
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
Session dates 2013:
May 9 - June 27, 2013
January 24 - March 14, 2013 -CONCLUDED
Session dates 2012:
July 12 - August 30, 2012 - CONCLUDED
September 27 - November 29, 2012 -CONCLUDED
STARS Rehabilitation
East Meadow, NY
Friday 2:00 - 3:00pm
Session dates 2013:
May 10 - July 5, 2013
January 25 - March 29, 2013 -CONCLUDED
Session dates 2012:
September 21 - November 16, 2012 - CONCLUDED
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