POST-SURGERY/CURRENT TREATMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS:

The Weightlifting Exercises file should accompany every workout and is provided to explain how to safely & effectively do each exercise, and to define the verbage involved in the workout process. It is available as a .pdf (to the right) and viewable online.

Before beginning any physical activity, consult your physician.

The training program designed for use during on-going chemotherapy or radiation therapy is designed to assist the participant in recovery from treatment, help the patient maintain a positive mental outlook, and strengthen the immune system. Before initiating the program be sure to consult with your oncologist and receive clearance to begin the program. If at any time you lack the desire to workout, forgo the day's prescription and pick up the workout on the next day you feel up to exercise. Everyone responds differently to cancer treatment – some are able to work out the following day others need multiple days to get back into the swing of their daily lives. Be gentle and use exercise as a positive force in your life rather than a burden or obligation.