Explore the benefits of exercise and the exercise guidelines for persons with a history of cancer.
Learn about various types of exercise and take a glimpse at a sample exercise program.
Learn how to monitor the intensity of your activity through taking vital signs.
Although exercise is an important component of improving health-related quality of life in persons with cancer, research also shows other important aspects to be mindful of include1:
Nutrition
Hydration
Sleep hygiene
Mental health (including anxiety, depression, etc.)
Mindfulness and Meditation
If you have additional questions regarding any of the topics above, we recommend exploring the attached resources or talking to a specialist so they can provide you with appropriate information.
References:
1.Campbell Kristin L, Winters-Stone Kerri M, Wiskemann Joachi M, et al. Exercise guidelines for cancer survivors: Consensus statement from international multidisciplinary roundtable. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2019;51(11):2375-2390. doi:10.1249/mss.0000000000002116