Please contact Dana Boler at [email protected] to get notified of 2024 classes. 

As a LIVESTRONG^® at the YMCA participant, the La Crosse Area Family YMCA engages cancer survivors through an approach that focuses on the whole person. Participants work with trained Y staff to improve cardiovascular endurance, build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility, and improve functional ability. In addition to physical benefits, the program is also focused on the emotional well-being of survivors by providing a supportive community environment where people affected by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond.

We begin three 12-week sessions per year: January, May, and September.  We have different class days/times per session. Each class will meet for an hour and a half, twice a week for the 12-week session.

A medical clearance form is needed prior to beginning the program and can be found on our website in the brochure. https://www.laxymca.org/livestrong/

Please contact Dana Boler for more information and to register for the program.

For more information contact :

Dana Boler

Health Director
608-519-5473

[email protected]

Classes begin in Spring 2024. Contact Dana Boler to register at [email protected]

If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, now is the time to take charge of your health and make a change. The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help!

PreventT2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features an approach that is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

PreventT2 is a year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then meetings once or twice a month for the second 6 months to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle changes. By meeting with others who have prediabetes you can celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome obstacles

Program Goals:

1. Lose 7% of your body weight

2. Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

To learn how you can start making small changes for a healthier life contact:

Please reach out to Dana Boler at [email protected] 608-519-5473 to register for this program.

YOUTHSTRONG is designed to assist youth and young adult cancer survivors to regain their health and well-being before, during, and after cancer treatments. This program will provide youth and young adults the opportunity to regain their health and well-being. Participants can choose to meet with a certified instructor in a one-on-one environment that is safe and comfortable or, have free youth programming for the entire year.  The family will also receive a free family membership for the entire year. Must register through the Health Director and have a medical clearance form from their medical provider.

Criteria for Participation
Any youth or young adult from infant to 18 years of age who are currently going through cancer treatment or has gone through some form of cancer treatment (i.e. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, etc.) in the past that wants to regain their health and well-being.