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MoiraC
7 years agoMember
Hi @Eastmum -good to hear about your plans. Any small steps are good I reckon as long as we don't feel over pressured to do it.There is lots of research evidence showing the positive impacts of exercise on dealing with side effects, helping with overall health to fight ongoing cancer. The following is just my experience not a promotion! I found the exercise physiologist at the Lifehouse at RPA Andrew to be great -he is also a qualified physio and did a very thorough assessment of me and developed a plan bearing in mind my limitations due to bone mets.I am not many sure fitness instructors are qualified at this level. He gave me at home stuff to do and they also run multiple group sessions during the week -you work on your own tailored program and there is none of that gym junkie yelling out stuff. ( my bias I know) Everyone has cancer and all ages. I know it is on the other side of Sydney but may be of use. Also have you checked out whether the Mater Hospital has any similar programs as they have Prof Fran Boyle there and I think a full cancer centre. Hope you find a good person that works for you and is well trained.