Exercise & movement finder
Anyone who wants company while getting active — during treatment, in survivorship, or just because moving with other people is easier than moving alone.
What help is available
National organizations and programs with real local chapters or locations you can search yourself (most link straight to their own "find near you" tool), plus reader-submitted local gyms, parks, and clubs we've reviewed before adding.
Good to know
We can't verify every local business ourselves, so what's listed here is either a large, well-known organization we checked directly, or a reader submission we've reviewed — never an unreviewed public listing. Always check with your care team before starting a new activity during treatment.
8 listed resources
Most recent check: 2026-09-14
Cancer-specific programs
- Survivorship programVerified active
ACSM Moving Through Cancer
Searchable national directory of 2,300+ cancer-exercise programs, filterable by location.
Online & in personNationalCost variesChecked 2026-09-14
- Survivorship programVerified active
Cancer Nation (formerly National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship)
A survivor-led advocacy nonprofit offering the free Cancer Survival Toolbox and educational resources on life during and after cancer treatment.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
General gyms, parks & clubs
- Exercise programVerified active
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
A small-group exercise program for adult cancer survivors at participating YMCAs, led by trained staff.
In personNationalCost variesChecked 2026-07-13
- Exercise programVerified active
National Park Service — Find a Park
Free finder; park entrance fees vary by location.
In personNationalFreeChecked 2026-09-14
- Exercise programOrganization confirmed
Parkrun
Free weekly 5k walk/run events in local parks, worldwide, at any pace.
In personNationalFreeChecked 2026-09-14
- Exercise programVerified active
Planet Fitness
Nationwide budget gym chain with a low-pressure, beginner-friendly atmosphere.
In personNationalPaidChecked 2026-09-14
- Exercise programVerified active
Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) club finder
National directory of local running clubs, filterable by state and city.
In personNationalCost variesChecked 2026-09-14
- Exercise programVerified active
YMCA
Nationwide nonprofit gym and fitness network, with income-based financial assistance at most branches.
In personNationalFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-09-14
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What this directory is — and isn’t
This is a free discovery tool. Listing an organization, program, or community here does not mean Cancer Explained medically endorses it, and we cannot guarantee assistance, availability, or eligibility. Details change — always confirm directly with the organization. This directory is not medical advice, triage, or an emergency service. How listings are checked →