Increase your aerobic capacity, muscle mass and bone density, so that your body is better able to cope with the physiological stress of surgery or treatment.
Helps to reduce fatigue and manage pain.
Having improved health and fitness can reduce the likelihood of complications during surgery and treatment
Exercise can act as an outlet for stress, and releases endorphins, reducing the anxiety and depression often associated with a cancer diagnosis
Physical exertion during the day can help avoid sleep disturbances at night
Rehabilitation can help rebuild muscle mass and bone density which may have been lost during treatment
Rehabilitation can build strength and flexibility needed to carry out day-to-day tasks following surgery or treatment
Increased activity levels are associated with a reduction in the rate of some cancer recurrence.
Increased physical activity can improve body composition, reduces blood pressure and reduces the likelihood of metabolic disorder, diabetes and many cardiovascular diseases