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ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) - There are more than a quarter of a million cancer survivors in the state according to the Minnesota Cancer Alliance. For many, the disease and treatment leave them de-conditioned and chronically fatigued.

"There was a time when I couldn't get in and out of a chair," said LiveStrong volunteer and graduate Denise Kinlaw.

"Cancer treatments take a lot out of you physically. It's nice to be treated but you're still left with a body that doesn't work very well," said recent graduate Bill Larson.

LiveStrong is a 12-week small group fitness program offered at the YMCA that helps cancer survivors regain physical strength.

"The biggest piece of the program is getting folks to build up their cardiovascular endurance," said Laurie Kumferman, Rochester YMCA director of healthy living.

And it's more than just exercise.

"When you come into the class, we're all diagnosed with different types of cancer and we're able to help each other out. I just loved it," said Kinlaw.

The graduates from the program say the YMCA staff help them find motivation.

"Initially, it's the trainers," Kinlaw said. "Then you learn your classmates and they help build you up. Then there's something that builds within."

"The cancer treatment that you go through is pretty challenging in itself," said Larson. "The motivation to get away from that and improve physically is what keeps all of us going."

For Larson, balance and flexibility are also important skills he worked on during the class.

"I've made significant progress," Larson said. "I'm working now so I can get on the floor with my grandchildren and play with them."

He plans to keep improving his physical health as part of his recovery.

"I've already joined the Y so I'm going to continue coming down here on a regular basis," concluded Larson.

LiveStrong classes are available after the new year. You can find more information here.

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Fitness program helping cancer survivors find their feet after treatment - KTTC

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