You might have been really into a particular sport or activity before you were diagnosed with cancer or you might not have much experience of exercise and physical activity – either way, the most important thing is to find something that works for you. There are lots of different activities you can try that get your heart rate up a bit and get you warm. You can find lots of exercise videos online too, try searching your favourite type of physical activity on YouTube to see if you can find some classes to follow from home, for free.
It’s better to do something manageable than nothing at all. Make sure you check with your care team before getting started. They can advise if there’s any specific activities or movements you should avoid depending on the type of cancer and treatment you have.
Here are some suggestions of what you can try:
A walk around the park
A few squats or stretches
Going swimming (check this is OK with your care team first, though)
A bike ride
A gentle exercise class – like Tai Chi or yoga
Trekstock have designed a programme called ‘Renew’ to help you keep moving through and beyond cancer, whatever your diagnosis, however you’re feeling. Each session builds on the one before and all exercises can be adjusted for any level of fitness and take into account any limitations you may have. You can find out more and sign up for it