Exercise
Benefits of exercise for cancer survivors:
- Reduces the risk of lymphedema
- Improves range of motion
- Improves cardiovascular endurance
- Increases strength and lean body mass
- Reduces the risk of osteoporosis
- Improves self-image
- Reduces many of the side effects of hormone therapy and chemotherapy
Studies have shown that choosing a healthy lifestyle exceeds many conventional chemotherapy and hormonal therapy
drugs, yet few patients know of the data or have the ability to make such lifestyle changes.
Our free Exercise programs are offered in various locations in San Antonio, each location offers a variety of classes.
Classes offered are:
- Tai Chi
- Aerobics
- Yoga
- Spin
- Zumba
- Boundless
- Belly Dancing
- Nia
- Bootcamp
- Aqua Zumba
Locations
Our free Exercise programs are offered in various locations in San Antonio, each location offers a variety of classes. Due to COVID-19 in-person exercise classes are only now starting to open again. Check calendar and see here for open locations.
Remember to wear your bracelet, bring water, a towel for your perspiration and a yoga mat.
Davis Scott YMCA
DR Semmes Family YMCA at TriPoint
Harvey E. Najim YMCA
Mays YMCA at Stone Oak
21654 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258
*All yoga classes with Dr. Sree will be held at his studio
The Neighborhood Place
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Thousand Oaks YMCA
16103 Henderson Pass, San Antonio, TX 78232
*All classes are held in the Mind & Body Studio. Please use the main entrance on Henderson Pass.