“Exercise & Thrive,” which helps cancer survivors strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve endurance in weekly exercise sessions while receiving health-and-wellness support from professional staff, will take place for 12 weeks beginning the week of Sept. 13 at the Northshore YMCA and other YMCA locations. Studies have shown exercise can improve cancer survivors’ quality of life and aid recovery.

The program is supported by Livestrong, which is partnering with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program and YMCA to create wellness programs for cancer survivors.

The program includes two 90-minute classes each week. Registration ranges from $25-$165, and all participants receive a free 12-week YMCA membership.

Contact the YMCA at exerciseandthrive@seattleymca.org or (206) 344-3181.