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Exercise And CancerBy: By: Joseph. P. Cannon, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Over 70 years ago researchers in Australia observed that physically active primitive tribes had lower rates of cancer than people from more industrialized societies. Since the 1980’s investigations have been conducted to determine if physical activity plays a preventative role in the development of cancer. Many such studies show that exercise can not only improve the quality of life of cancer sufferers but that it may also decrease the risk of developing certain forms of cancer. Some animal studies find that when exercise trained animals are injected with cancer-causing agents, that they are better able to fight off cancer development than animals who do not exercise. Most studies find that regular aerobic exercise can improve fatigue levels both during and after cancer treatment. While more research is needed to determine the role that exercise may play in retarding cancer development, exercise does seem to have a beneficial role on fatigue and muscle wasting which arise as a result of cancer and cancer therapy. Individuals who have cancer or who are receiving cancer treatment should consult their physician before starting an exercise program. This is extremely important because there is some evidence that strenuous exercise may be detrimental to some cancer patients. Joseph P. Cannon, MS, is an exercise
physiologist, personal trainer, writer and lecturer who resides in the suburbs
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He holds an M.S. degree in Health and Physical
Education and a B.S. degree in Chemistry and Biology. He is a Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a personal trainer certified by the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He lectures on personal
training, nutrition and holistic medicine at the local and national levels for
the American Aerobics Association International / International Sports Medicine
Association (AAAI / ISMA) as well as to other groups who seek his expertise.
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