Exercise and Wellness Program
Exercise can play a crucial role in controlling your cancer symptoms and reducing the severity of treatment side effects. To help you get started, we offer an exercise and wellness program called Winship at the Y.
Experience the Benefits of Exercise
Even a small amount of daily exercise can significantly improve fatigue, enhance cardiovascular fitness and contribute to maintaining a healthy weight.
In addition to its physical benefits, exercise can also provide numerous psychological and emotional advantages. It can boost your confidence, increase social interaction and improve your ability to cope with anxiety both during and after treatment. Numerous studies have shown that physically active cancer survivors have a lower risk of cancer recurrence and improved survival rates.
We understand that finding motivation to exercise can be challenging, especially when dealing with side effects like fatigue. However, it is achievable, and we're here to support you in finding and maintaining that motivation.
About Winship at the Y
The Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the YMCA of Metro Atlanta are proud to introduce Winship at the Y. All are welcome to join. You do not have to be a Winship patient to participate.
The Winship at the Y program is a support program available at 18 Atlanta area YMCA locations where wellness coaches incorporate THE COACH APPROACH® and work with you to address your individual needs concerning nutrition and physical activity.
The COACH APPROACH® designs a lifestyle plan just for you. In a series of one-on-one meetings with your wellness coach, you will find what works for your current level of fitness, motivation and work/life balance. Over a six-month period, your personal wellness coach will teach you how to exercise, eat for results and achieve your long-term health goals.
Enroll to Join Winship at the Y
To set up your membership and receive a referral to a wellness coach, enroll to join below. Visit the Winship at the Y for more information. View YMCA Locations offering the Winship at the Y program.
Coming Soon!
We will soon be offering Winship at the Y sessions at the new Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown. Contact our Wellness Center staff via email or at 404-778-5286 to get on a list to be notified once these sessions are available.