Home Workout for Cancer Patients (Video 2)
Hi there!
Our colleague Georgina Hannaway, Cancer Physical Activity Practitioner at PCW, has created a second 20 minute low to medium home workout designed for cancer patients.
Video 2 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
01:24 WARM UP
01:29 Knee grabs
02:26 Cat/camel
04:14 Word's greatest stretch
04:52 Bird dog
05:35 Multidirectional lunge
07:39 STRENGTHENING
07:44 Body weight squat
08:21 Wall press
09:07 Hip thrust
09:56 Banded row standing
10:40 Split squat
11:32 Banded deadbug
14:01 COOL DOWN
14:07 Pigeon stretch
14:48 Hip stretch
15:19 Hamstring stretch
15:49 Thoracic stretch
16:31 Seated chest stretch
LOOKING FOR AN EASIER WORKOUT? Watch Video 1 of this series 👇
- Workout 1 https://youtu.be/mTtg9YN6gWM
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.
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