Exercise and Survivorship

Cancer damages tissues, organs, and overall systems in the human body. Many treatments for cancer can do similar damage. Exercise improves the heart's efficiency, and it trains the body to deliver nutrients faster and more readily. Exercise is also a pillar in healthy weight management. These factors make exercise especially important for cancer survivors at every stage of survivorship. Your doctor and trained exercise specialists can help you determine what type of exercise is best for you, but here you will find information about different modes of exercise and the benefits of each.

Fitness instructor Zoe Albright discusses the benefits of exercise for cancer survivors.     • Exercise rebuilds the body's systems damaged by cancer • Exercise increases energy levels depleted by treatments • Even light exercise has been shown to prevent cancer • Exercise has been shown to improve long-term prognosis   *The National Cancer Institutes Health, Eating, Activity, and Lifestyle   Study publications

Aerobic Conditioning

• helps heart deliver nutrients to all areas of the body 

• burns calories for weight control

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Building Strength

• many cancer survivors experience muscle and joint deterioration

• can be accomplished with minimal time commitment

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Yoga

• gently develops strength and flexibility

• strengthens torso and abdominal muscles and improves balance

• is a great way to ease into exercising

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