Cancer-related fatigue is the most common and distressing side effect experienced by cancer survivors. The severity and length of the fatigue depends on the type of cancer, treatments, and overall the health of the patient. Cancer-related fatigue differs significantly...
Carol Michaels
Carol is a nationally recognized, highly educated cancer exercise specialist and consultant and has been a fitness professional for more than 20 years. She is the 2016 Idea Personal Trainer of the Year recipient. Check out the course that she worked with NFPT to develop: Cancer Recovery Specialist.
Best Exercises for Lymphedema
Exercise can benefit cancer patients who suffer from the treatment side effect, lymphedema which in short is a collection of fluid. The lymphatic system relies on the movement of muscles to circulate the lymph fluid throughout the body. Personal trainers can help...
Exercise Decreases Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Exercise may be the furthest thing from the mind of a cancer patient. However, exercise that focuses on functional fitness will help your client carry out the activities of daily living and return to the activities that they enjoy. A well-designed program can also...
The Osteoporosis and Cancer Connection
Cancer treatment and recovery pose many challenges for a fitness client, including an increased risk for bone loss. Knowing the risks as well as the impact on a survivor's health will help fitness professionals to go the extra mile while navigating these challenges....
Does Your Cancer Survivor Client Have Brittle Bones?
Working with a client who is a cancer survivor? There is a good chance they may have brittle bones. To create safe and effective exercise programming you need to know if there has been an osteoporosis diagnosis. Those of you who have taken the NFPT Cancer Recovery...
Prostate Cancer Exercise Programming
If a client tells you they have or have had prostate cancer you need to do extra research before programming exercise for him. Here are four common questions with detailed answers so you can be equipped to work with this special population. Is it ok to exercise with...
Exercises for Getting Back in Shape After Chemo
Learn about safe exercise choices for individuals who have had chemotherapy so you can be ready to help people who really need it. If possible, an exercise program should be started under the guidance of a personal trainer educated in cancer recovery or a physical...
Regaining Fitness After Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can have an enormous impact on the cancer survivor’s body and mind because of the side effects. After chemotherapy, cancer patients usually need to learn how to regain strength, and improve balance, posture, and flexibility. These fitness goals are...
Balance Exercises for Cancer Survivors
Exercise may be the furthest thing from someones mind after a cancer diagnosis. Even if they have never been active, exercise can become one of your favorite activities. With more medical professionals recommending exercise to their patients, it is imperative for...
What is SAD? How Small Group Exercise Classes Can Help
Our clients who suffer from chronic conditions often also suffer from depression and anxiety. This can be alleviated with small group exercise classes. Clients who suffer from chronic illness also have increased levels of stress. Stress leads to lack of sleep, which...
Exercise and Lymphedema
The circulatory system is made up of arteries, veins and the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system relies on the movement of muscles to circulate the lymph fluid throughout the body. You can think of the lymphatic system as a road system. When one or more roads are...
Cancer Recovery: Learn to Effectively Train Your Cancer Recovery Client
Cancer is a growing part of our everyday world. According to the CDC, about 14 million people every year learn that they have cancer. Approximately 8 million people die from the disease each year. Most everyone knows of a family member or friend who has battled this...