Fit for Survival 

Fit for Survival is an exercise and wellness program for cancer patients undergoing treatments such as surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy. The goals of the program include creating healthy exercise habits and maintaining appropriate body composition. Reducing treatment-related side effects such as fatigue, improving quality of life, and having fun during exercise are also addressed in the program.

The Fit for Survival gym has had an average of 106 patient visits per month during the past year. In addition to general exercise and wellness classes, the program also offers Yoga and Tai Chi for patients and cancer survivors.

Available services include: personal consultations, physical assessments of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, range of motion, flexibility, and body composition. An individualized exercise program is designed based on patient assessment and identified goals, considering current abilities and treatment-related side effects.

Our staff includes two exercise physiologists:
Sarah Giovagnoli is trained and certified in oncology exercise through the Rocky Mountain Cancer Institute at the University of Northern Colorado, and received her Master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Colorado.

Hilary Welch-Petrowski is a certified clinical exercise specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine, and received her Master’s degree in exercise physiology from Penn State University.

Benefits obtained through involvement in Fit for Survival include:

• Increased range of motion and strength after breast surgery,
• Reduced fatigue and improved energy levels,
• Improved self-esteem and confidence,
• Increased cardiovascular fitness,
• Improved muscular strength and endurance,
• Reduced incontinence after prostate cancer treatment,
• Reduced body mass index and body fat,
• Increased flexibility,
• Enhanced balance and posture, and
• Creation of an exercise program you can use for the rest of your life!

For more information on Fit for Survival, please call 970-569-7493 or toll free at 866-569-7429. Please click here to visit our calendar and a schedule of Fit for Survival classes.