I can't tell you how many questions I receive from my cancer clients around the topic of exercise. There seems to be a popular belief that exercise shouldn't happen while going through treatment, and I want to present the other side…the amazing, research-proven benefits!

There are countless studies showing how it IS safe, super important, and can positively impact your health while going through treatment, as well as in preventing cancer…and I want to discuss it all today! Here's a breakdown of what you'll learn:

• Why it's important to still think of "prevention" while undergoing active treatment.
• The specific physical activity recommendations per day and week for most people.
• Why it's important to do something enjoyable.
• 5 benefits of exercise during cancer treatment.
• How movement affects mood and mindset.
• The relationship between fatigue and exercise.
• Why exercise can combat muscle degeneration and osteoporosis.
• The #1 side effect of chemotherapy!
• A caution about exercising.
• One of the biggest threats to hormones and what you can do to manage healthy levels.
• The astonishing statistics on the rate of cancer in people that are physically active vs. the least physically active people.
• Practical tips on how you can make movement a priority in the midst of a busy lifestyle.
• 2 resources that I love!

Links:

• Links to some of the reference studies.
• 7-Minute Plank Challenge