Welcome to
Survival 2 Strength
501(c)3 Non Profit
“Our mission is to help people who have cancer, or who have had cancer, become as healthy as possible through strength training and other physical activity.”
Our Stories
Barriers and Concerns about coming to a gym or starting a strength program.
Time commitment, I was worried about carving out time in an already busy schedule. Now my strength and well being has improved so much the last two years I can’t imagine not going. I love feeling healthier, stronger, and it’s just good for your all around attitude when your physical strength is much better. The big plus for me is my bone density has actually improved after all those drugs and as age creeps up, any improvement is a victory!
– DW
– DW
Free Strength Training for Cancer Survivors
Survival 2 Strength is a program for strength, coordination and mobility.
Importance of Physical Activity
Every cancer survivor should have a survivor plan, an individualized plan to return to his or her best possible health.
Survivor plans list diagnosis, previous and current treatment, risk factors of diagnosis and side effects of treatments, and a follow up screening schedule.
A cancer survivor (anyone who has or has ever had cancer) may be at a higher risk than the general population for cardiac problems, lymphedema, blood clots, osteoporosis, nerve problems, immobility and imbalance problems, as well as other health concerns.
A person who has had cancer may have great difficulty overcoming barriers to fitness and strength training.
However, physical activity, such are aerobic exercise, flexibility, and strength training, have the same benefits for cancer survivors as they do for the general population: denser bones, improved mood and sleep, more energy- many benefits- including reduced risk of cancer and death from cancer.
Special Thanks
to these gyms for helping to support us!
