Home Workout for Cancer Patients (Video 1)

Hi there!

Our colleague Georgina Hannaway, Cancer Physical Activity Practitioner at PCW, has created a 20 minute low to medium home workout designed for cancer patients.

Video 1 training consists of a series of full body strengthening and mobility exercises to keep you physically active, improve your quality of life and help you feel better:

00:00 INTRO

01:26 WARM UP
01:31 Knee grabs
02:28 Cat/camel
04:16 Word's greatest stretch
04:54 Bird dog
05:37 Multidirectional lunge

07:42 STRENGTHENING
07:47 Sit to stand
08:39 Banded press
09:32 Glute bridge
10:25 Banded row seated
11:23 Reverse lunge
12:16 Deadbug

14:09 COOL DOWN
14:15 Pigeon stretch
14:56 Hip stretch
15:27 Hamstring stretch
15:57 Thoracic stretch
16:39 Seated chest stretch

HAVE YOU FINISH THIS VIDEO? Watch the next workouts 👇
- Workout 2 https://youtu.be/0MpUsokkEQk

Remember, regular exercise can reduce stress and give you more energy. There is also strong scientific evidence that being active can help people with cancer:

- Reduce anxiety
- Improve depression
- Reduce fatigue
- Improve quality of life during and after cancer treatment
- Prevent or improve lymphoedema
- Improve general physical functioning

We hope you enjoy it!

*** Please, bear in mind your current health condition and potential limitations while doing these exercises. Also ensure to remain hydrated and take longer rests if necessary.