Exercise for Cancer Patients
“If physical activity were a drug, we would refer to it as a miracle cure, due to the great many illnesses it can prevent and help treat”
Health matters: physical activity – prevention and management of long-term conditions (2020).
UK Chief Medical Officers, Prof. Dame Sally Davies, Dr. Frank Atherton, Dr. Michael McBride, and Dr. Catherine Calderwood
Exercise for Cancer Patients
The exercise component of our evidence-based 12-week programme is tailored to suit all abilities, physical conditions and ages, providing:
Personalised movement plans
Support from specialised health coaches and physiotherapists
Exercise classes
The Exercise and Physical Activity Guidelines *
Getting Started
Our philosophy is to provide a practical, time-efficient approach,
You can start off slow with smaller chunks of activity and gradually increase exercise time and intensity.
You don’t need any special equipment at all to follow our plan,
You may find it beneficial to invest in a yoga mat, some dumbbells, or a resistance band. Water bottles and cans can be used as alternatives to dumbbells.
A wearable fitness device for tracking exercise and heart rate is great,
However, its not essential.
Get Moving
Remember, exercise doesn’t just have to be jogging or an aerobic class to count. It’s about getting yourself moving and improving your health
Exercise should be moderate or vigorous, but always appropriate to your own health needs and status.
Shake it Up!
For every week of the 12-week programme, we include workout ideas and activities.
But if you want to shake it up a bit, why not try HIIT sessions, kettlebell workouts, yoga, or start running?
Whatever your fitness goals, we’re here to help. Just mention it to your health coach in your next 1:1.
They’ll be happy to help you find new workouts and generally point you in the right direction.
Remember, exercise doesn’t have to mean classes and gym sessions.
Walking is fantastic exercise, it can be done anywhere plus it has so many health benefits, especially if you walk in nature.