Exercise Fights Cancer

Exercise is a crucial part of cancer treatment and recovery. Can it also help prevent cancer cells from growing? Research says yes. A new study reveals that two types of exercise can slow cancer cell growth.

Exercise for cancer survivors refers to physical activity that helps improve health and well-being during and after cancer treatment. It includes resistance training, which builds muscle strength, and high intensity interval training (HIIT), which improves cardiovascular fitness. Both types of exercise have been shown to reduce cancer cell growth by 22% and 25%, respectively. They also improve physical fitness, reduce fatigue and anxiety, and boost the immune system. Exercise can benefit anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, and can be a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. By incorporating exercise into their routine, cancer survivors can improve their overall health and reduce their risk of cancer recurring. Regular exercise can also lower chronic inflammation and reduce mortality risk by about 40%.

• Resistance training helps fight cancer.
• HIIT reduces cancer cell growth by 25%.
• Exercise improves physical fitness and body composition.
• Exercise reduces fatigue, anxiety, and depression.
• Exercise boosts the immune system.
• Exercise lowers chronic inflammation.
• Exercise reduces cancer recurrence risk by 40%.

There are two types of exercise mentioned: resistance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT), both of which offer health benefits for cancer survivors.

• Both resistance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) can help reduce cancer cell growth by 22% and 25%, respectively.
• Exercise, such as resistance training and HIIT, can improve physical fitness, body weight and composition, reduce fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and boost the immune system.
• People with higher physical fitness, like stronger muscles and better heart and lung health, had a 31% to 46% lower risk of dying from any cause.
• Regular exercise can lower chronic systemic inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer recurring or mortality by about 40%.
• Combining exercise with a healthy lifestyle can have a powerful impact on cancer treatment and overall health.
• A 12-week training program can lead to significant improvements in lean muscle and body fat, further reducing cancer cell growth.

• See a doctor if you're a cancer survivor and want to start a new exercise program to ensure it's safe and effective for your specific needs.
• Seek immediate help when experiencing severe fatigue, anxiety, or depression that interferes with daily life.
• Consult a doctor if you have concerns about your physical fitness or overall health, especially if you're at risk for cancer or have a history of cancer.

• Resistance training and HIIT reduce breast cancer cell growth by 22% and 25%, respectively.
• Exercise is safe and effective during and after cancer treatment, improving physical fitness.
• HIIT links to increased lean muscle and decreased body fat after 12 weeks of training.
• People with higher physical fitness have a 31% to 46% lower risk of dying from any cause.
• Exercise can lower chronic systemic inflammation and reduce cancer recurrence risk by about 40%.

• World Health Organization
• National Institutes of Health
• American Cancer Society