What is Cancer Recovery Training?
We work with you to create a personal training plan that you can follow during cancer treatment and as you move forward. At such a challenging time, our KBPT trainers will focus on both your physical recovery and your mental wellbeing. We know you might not want to train in a gym or outdoors if your immune system is low, don’t worry, we can train you in your own home or online also.
Why is exercise good for you during and after cancer?
There are no general UK guidelines about this but several studies have shown that exercise is safe and helpful for many people with cancer. Please check with your doctor before starting any physical exercise. The benefits of following a cancer recovery programme with our personal trainers include:
- Prehabilitation (exercise before surgery) can improve post-op outcomes and reduce recovery time. Patients who exercised before surgery had up to 50% shorter hospital stays in colorectal and breast cancer studies.
- Studies show that people who exercise regularly during chemotheraphy or radiation therapy report fewer side effects like fatigue, nausea and loss of strength, helping them complete more of their planned treatment cycles.
- Physical activity has been linked to better mental health, reduced anxiety and depression and improved self-esteem among cancer patients and survivors.
- Support at every stage of your cancer journey – before, during and after treatment
- Helping you to feel better and able to enjoy a better quality of life
- Regaining confidence
- Speeding up recovery after your treatment
- Reducing stress and giving you more energy
- Lifting your mood so you feel less anxious or depressed
- Reducing fatigue – regular exercise can help to combat tiredness and feeling weak
- Supporting you after surgery
- Improving circulation and lymphatic flow
- Boosting immune function
- Rebuilding muscle and joint strength
- Managing weight safely
- Reducing risk of recurrence
- Protecting you against osteoporosis