Soon a new YWCA ENCORE breast cancer exercise and wellness program will kick off in Lismore. Funded by NSW Health, ENCORE is a free, award-winning exercise and wellness program designed by healthcare professionals specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer or preventative surgery.
The program aims to restore mobility, flexibility and confidence through gentle exercises.
Support and connection with others plays an important role in adjusting to life following a cancer diagnosis, and ENCORE provides the opportunity to connect with others who share a similar experience. Having fun is also an essential element of the program!
Women who have been through the journey of breast cancer at any time in their lives are welcome to register to attend the program. You don’t need to be able to swim to participate.
Starting May 2023
The program runs for 8 weeks every Tuesday from 2 May to 20 June 2023 at 12:00pm-2:00pm.
It features land and water based prescriptive exercises specifically designed for recovery from breast cancer and its treatment.
ENCORE can help you strengthen and tone your arms, shoulders and chest, regain mobility, and improve your general fitness and is safe, fun and therapeutic.
ENCORE is a proven program with on average:
- 80% of participants demonstrating increased strength
- 95% of participants demonstrating increased aerobic endurance
- 70% of participants demonstrating improvements in flexibility
Registration is essential and can be done via this website: www.ywcaencore.org.au.
YWCA ENCORE is funded by NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. For more information contact encore@ywca.org.au or phone 0449 904 011.
