Cancer is a growing part of our everyday world. According to the CDC, about 14 million people every year learn that they have cancer. Approximately…
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Exercise and Lymphedema
The circulatory system is made up of arteries, veins and the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system relies on the movement of muscles to circulate the…
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Scapular Retraction and Shoulder Rolls
Scapular retraction and shoulder rolls are a great way to improve posture and prepare a cancer survivor for an exercise routine. Have your client hold their…
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What is SAD? How Small Group Exercise Classes Can Help
Our clients who suffer from chronic conditions often also suffer from depression and anxiety. This can be alleviated with small group exercise classes. Clients who…
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Balance Exercises for Cancer Survivors
Exercise may be the furthest thing from someones mind after a cancer diagnosis. Even if they have never been active, exercise can become one of your…
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Regaining Fitness After Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can have an enormous impact on the cancer survivor’s body and mind because of the side effects. After chemotherapy, cancer patients usually need to…
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Exercises for Getting Back in Shape After Chemo
Learn about safe exercise choices for individuals who have had chemotherapy so you can be ready to help people who really need it. If possible, an…
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Prostate Cancer Exercise Programming
If a client tells you they have or have had prostate cancer you need to do extra research before programming exercise for him. Here are…
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Does Your Cancer Survivor Client Have Brittle Bones?
Working with a client who is a cancer survivor? There is a good chance they may have brittle bones. To create safe and effective exercise…
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The Osteoporosis and Cancer Connection
Cancer treatment and recovery pose many challenges for a fitness client, including an increased risk for bone loss. Knowing the risks as well as the…
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Exercise Decreases Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Exercise may be the furthest thing from the mind of a cancer patient. However, exercise that focuses on functional fitness will help your client carry…
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Best Exercises for Lymphedema
Exercise can benefit cancer patients who suffer from the treatment side effect, lymphedema which in short is a collection of fluid. The lymphatic system relies…
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