Movement and Nutrition
Physical activity can improve your well-being and allow you to live life on your own terms. In our physical activity and nutrition section, you can find programs that will empower you to lead a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are looking for an individual health plan or for group activities, you’ll find resources to help you achieve your fitness and nutrition goals.
Mindful movement and mobility yoga for cancer patients, survivors, and thrivers.
Date & Time: Wednesdays Noon to 1 pm
Location: Gather 2612 Eagle Street, Anchorage
Date & Time: Fridays 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Zoom
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Meeting ID: 822 2296 8721
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The EXTRA-TOUGHS program is a 12 – week comprehensive health program that includes exercise, nutrition, and counseling offered to breast and/or gynecologic cancer patients and survivors.
The EXTRA-TOUGHS program is designed to provide an integrative team approach to sustainable weight loss, a healthy lifestyle, and survivorship for those diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and/or breast cancer.
For more information, please visit their website here.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers free phone consultations with registered dietitians focusing on the nutritional needs of people with any type of cancer.
Registered dietitians can provide strategies to improve nutrition and side effects related to cancer treatment, answer your nutrition questions, and connect you to additional nutrition resources.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, please visit their website here or call them at 877-467-1936.
The Providence Oncology Rehabilitation Team provides a gym fitness program that focuses on physical wellness through strength and aerobic conditioning. Participants must have participated in the Providence Oncology Rehabilitation program and be cleared for attendance.
This program meets in person at 3851 Piper Street, U Tower, Second Floor, Suite 222 in Anchorage. Sessions are held Monday through Friday every week from 7:30am – 9:30am and from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.
Registration is required. To learn more or to register, please visit this website here.
The Providence Cancer Center offers a free virtual hour of gentle chair yoga. This practice provides slow, mindful movement, focused breathing, and guided relaxation to reduce stress, support recovery, and increase energy levels.
The class is open to everyone, regardless of ability or age. Sessions are held virtually on Tuesdays every week from 10am – 11am. Registration is required.
To learn more or register, please visit this website here.
ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation focuses on helping individuals with cancer, and those in recovery, live better lives. Highly trained therapists lead a specialized program that helps manage the side effects of cancer and its treatments through a total body, patient centered approach.
ReVital will build a customized treatment plan and connect the patient with the best therapies for them, including occupational, pelvic floor, cognition, physical, speech, lymphedema, and other various specialized therapies.
To learn more please visit their website here or reach out to their email ReVitalRehab-West@selectmedical.com.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week small group fitness program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their health goals. The program offers a safe, supportive environment.
The program includes two 75 to 90-minute sessions each week, consisting of cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance, and flexibility exercises. Participation in the program requires a referral and medical clearance from a physician.
To learn more, please visit this website here or reach out to Andrea Arts at andrea@ymcaalaska.org or (907) 563-3211, ext. 111.