Today’s post was
written by our guest David Haas from Syracuse ,
New York Alliance in the US
Creating fun exercise routines is important for people with cancer. Cancer patients go through a tremendous amount of physical, mental, and emotional stress throughout the duration of the disease. Everyone handles cancer differently and the disease is extremely severe in some people where forms of exercise can seem almost impossible to accomplish. Because of this, it is important to create an exercise routine and schedule that is tailored to the individual’s personal needs, health level, and physical ability.
One of the biggest signs of failure when creating an exercise and fitness regiment is making a fitness schedule that is not varied. Variation is not only important to keep a person motivated and inspired, but it is also important to work out different parts of the body. While some people may be able to begin with moderate levels of exercise, others may feel strong enough to start with a bit more intense of a workout schedule. It is important for cancer patients to consult with a physician before beginning any regular workout or fitness schedule. Medically monitored fitness routines can greatly benefit a person who has mesothelioma cancer, or different forms of cancer.
Creating fun exercise routines is important for people with cancer. Cancer patients go through a tremendous amount of physical, mental, and emotional stress throughout the duration of the disease. Everyone handles cancer differently and the disease is extremely severe in some people where forms of exercise can seem almost impossible to accomplish. Because of this, it is important to create an exercise routine and schedule that is tailored to the individual’s personal needs, health level, and physical ability.
One of the biggest signs of failure when creating an exercise and fitness regiment is making a fitness schedule that is not varied. Variation is not only important to keep a person motivated and inspired, but it is also important to work out different parts of the body. While some people may be able to begin with moderate levels of exercise, others may feel strong enough to start with a bit more intense of a workout schedule. It is important for cancer patients to consult with a physician before beginning any regular workout or fitness schedule. Medically monitored fitness routines can greatly benefit a person who has mesothelioma cancer, or different forms of cancer.
In the past exercise was largely discouraged by
cancer patients. But in 1996 research by Dr. Donald McKenzie at The University
of British Columbia and his program “A Breast in a Boat”, proved that exercise
was very beneficial to the survival and recovery of cancer patients.
It is advisable to get a doctors opinion to monitor a person’s workout schedule and help the individual decide when it is safe to increase time frames on fitness sessions. This provides a safe and effective way of working out for cancer patients. Live Strong is a nationally known in theUS
It is advisable to get a doctors opinion to monitor a person’s workout schedule and help the individual decide when it is safe to increase time frames on fitness sessions. This provides a safe and effective way of working out for cancer patients. Live Strong is a nationally known in the
For people local to Vancouver, there is an
organization called Inspire Health
who provide integrative care for cancer patients, their families, and those who
are healthy and wanting to get ahead of the to make the best lifestyle choices
to keep cancer at bay.
These organizations suggest that people who enjoy walking, hiking, or jogging alternate their courses and take a different route each time they go out. In addition to mixing up the courses with neighborhood walks, mall walks, seaside walks, and nature hikes, and jogging on trails, the site also suggests recording distances and creating distance goals for the near future. It is also helpful to set a pace goal. Setting a pace goal can help a person strive towards completing a certain distance within a specific time frame. This activity can help to provide wonderful cardio exercise as well as strengthen muscles in the body by pushing them further.
Walking, hiking, and jogging are ideal exercises for cancer patients because these forms of exercise can be as mild or as strenuous as a person desires. People who are beginning exercise routines with very little energy can begin a mild walk every other day for ten minutes, or for the amount of time a person feels up to walking. Times and distances can be increased to maximize the physical benefits a person receives from exercising.
In addition to these fitness activities, golfing, horseback riding, bowling, and swimming are also ideal forms of fitness that help to keep a person with cancer active and physically in shape.
These organizations suggest that people who enjoy walking, hiking, or jogging alternate their courses and take a different route each time they go out. In addition to mixing up the courses with neighborhood walks, mall walks, seaside walks, and nature hikes, and jogging on trails, the site also suggests recording distances and creating distance goals for the near future. It is also helpful to set a pace goal. Setting a pace goal can help a person strive towards completing a certain distance within a specific time frame. This activity can help to provide wonderful cardio exercise as well as strengthen muscles in the body by pushing them further.
Walking, hiking, and jogging are ideal exercises for cancer patients because these forms of exercise can be as mild or as strenuous as a person desires. People who are beginning exercise routines with very little energy can begin a mild walk every other day for ten minutes, or for the amount of time a person feels up to walking. Times and distances can be increased to maximize the physical benefits a person receives from exercising.
In addition to these fitness activities, golfing, horseback riding, bowling, and swimming are also ideal forms of fitness that help to keep a person with cancer active and physically in shape.
Thanks David Haas. It’s great to see people out there spreading
the good word about the benefits of regular exercise and physical activity.
Cheers
CH
