{"id":18000,"date":"2016-10-21T10:01:22","date_gmt":"2016-10-21T17:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicalfitnessnetwork.org\/public\/?p=18000"},"modified":"2020-05-18T09:41:54","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T16:41:54","slug":"cancer-and-exercise-best-exercises-for-cancer-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/all-mfn\/cancer-and-exercise-best-exercises-for-cancer-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer and Exercise: Best Exercises for Cancer Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

In my health coaching<\/a> practice, I consult with women who want to exercise but have health issues that make them uncertain as to how much they should do. Recently I had a client who said, \u201cI am recovering from breast cancer. I finished my chemotherapy a few weeks ago and though I still feel weak, I was wondering if I should start exercising again?\u201d And this is what I told her:<\/p>\n

\u201cIf your doctor says you\u2019re up to it, you can get started.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"mirabai-cancer-exercise\"Best Exercises For Cancer Patients: according to ACSM<\/a> (American College of Sports Medicine)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The best exercises for cancer patients is a combination of the three major components of fitness: Cardio, Strength and Flexibility. These types of exercise can have a positive impact on cancer patients and survivors.<\/p>\n

Easy aerobic exercise for cancer patients has been shown to lessen fatigue, \u00a0reduce symptoms of neuropathy<\/a>– keeping muscles in shape for better every day activities. These exercises also increase self confidence, reduce depression and aid in recovery from surgery.<\/p>\n

Other research has shown strength and flexibility exercises to be good exercises for cancer patients helping them return to a normal activity level sooner.<\/p>\n

Exercise, diet<\/a> and social support seem to increase the life expectancy of breast cancer survivors, preventing recurrence.<\/p>\n

At the beginning, gently move a few minutes at a time, and build up at your own pace. Try walking, light aerobics or swimming. As you get stronger, add a couple of days a week of light resistance training. On days you feel more tired, try doing a few stretches.<\/p>\n

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Mirabai Holland MFA, EP-C, CHC is one of the foremost authorities is the health and fitness industry. Her customer top rated exercise videos for Age-Onset health issues like Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Diabetes & more are available at www.mirabaiholland.com<\/a>. Mirabai also offers one-on-on Health Coaching on Skype or Phone. Contact her at askmirabai@movingfree.com<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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