Cancer Survivor Wellness Program
Power to Survive Cancer Recovery Program
Power to Survive is a fitness program available at both The Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown and Y Specialty Fitness in Oneonta designed to help cancer survivors regain their strength after completing their cancer treatment. The 8-week long program focuses on helping survivors regain their strength and overall wellness. All cancer survivors who live in our community are welcome to participate, regardless of when or where their treatment was completed.
Physician / Health Clearance Form
After you've been recommended to this program by your practitioner, print and complete one of the below forms (including having your oncologist / physician sign the form as well) depending on which location you'd like to attend:
- Clark Sports Center: Physician / Health Clearance Form
- Y Specialty Fitness: Physician / Health Clearance Form
Additional forms and information are also available at our Cooperstown, Oneonta, and Herkimer Cancer Treatment Center clinics.
Register Today
The Clark Sports Center
To learn more about the Power to Survive Fitness Program at The Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, call (607) 547-2800 and ask to speak with Rich Jantzi, Fitness Director.
To register, complete the Physician / Health Clearance Form (including having your oncologist / physician sign the form as well) and either drop it off in-person at The Clark Sports Center, or fax it to Rich at (607) 547-4100.
The Clark Sports Center Power to Survive Program is FREE and does not require a membership.
Y Specialty Fitness
To learn more about the Power to Survive Fitness Program at Y Specialty Fitness in Oneonta, call (607) 431-5454 and ask to speak with Celeste Gray, Member Services Leader.
To register, complete the Physician / Health Clearance Form (including having your oncologist / physician sign the form as well) and either drop it off in-person at Y Specialty Fitness, or fax it to Celeste at (607) 431-5192.
After completing this form, you will also need to complete the membership application, if you are not already a member. The Y Specialty Fitness Power to Survive Program is $51 for the 8-weeks, and participants are considered Y Specialty Fitness members with full access granted to all fitness facility areas — including the pool area and Group Fitness Class participation.
Cancer Survivor Program Outline
The Power to Survive fitness program spans eight weeks, with two 45-minute classes per week.
Day 1: Functional Movement Screen & Introduction to Cardio Equipment
Day 2: Introduction to Kinesis Equipment & 20 Minutes of Cardio
Day 1: Kinesis Workout & Cardio
Day 2: Kinesis Workout & Cardio (targeting different muscle groups)
(The instructor will determine if moving to this step is appropriate)
Day 1: Introduction to Technogym Circuit, Lower Body, & Cardio
Day 2: Introduction to Technogym Circuit, Upper Body, & Cardio
Day 1: Technogym Circuit, Lower Body, & Cardio
Day 2: Technogym Circuit, Lower Body, & Cardio
Weeks 2, 4, 6, & 8 will include special sessions on nutrition and other topics to promote wellness.
Bassett Healthcare Network has partnered with The Clark Sports Center and Y Specialty Fitness to create a cancer survivor fitness program in Cooperstown and Oneonta, NY.
