Fit Training | Cancer & Exercise

One-on-One Virtual Cancer Exercise Training

Safe, individualized exercise coaching during and after cancer treatment — wherever you live.

If you've been diagnosed with cancer, you may be wondering:

Is it safe for me to exercise right now?
Will movement help me regain strength and confidence?
Where would exercise even fit into everything I'm dealing with?

For many people, exercise is the last thing they want to think about during treatment. That's completely understandable.

“The standard weapons in the fight against cancer – surgery, chemotherapy and radiation – may soon be joined by something far simpler: EXERCISE.”

Atrribution: Melinda Irwin, PhD Yale University

Yale School of Public Health | Yale Caner Center

Linda joined the Yale School of Public Health research team in 2009, working on multiple national randomized clinical trials studying the role of physical activity in cancer treatment and survivorship.

She has worked on studies led by Melinda L. Irwin, PhD, a leading researcher in the field of exercise oncology. She was also one of the nation’s first fitness professionals approved to work with cancer patients through national certifications developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) and is a Founding elite member of the International Society of Exercise Oncology.

Linda also facilitates survivor exercise programs and is certified in the Strength After Breast Cancer program developed at the University of Pennsylvania.

Linda says, “ Don’t let the diagnosis define you!”

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What Survivors Say...

“Who would have thought that at my age I plan on being a beautiful bride. Cancer has changed my life forever; it has opened my eyes to what is possible and to enjoy the beauty around me. Sounds sort of corny, but I say it with a true heart. I am so happy!” - Susan M, Berlin, CT

“As a martial artist, yoga instructor and trainer, I am very familiar with the power of exercise. I still found Linda’s coaching to be extremely helpful in understanding how to train with Lymphedema. The approach is different-Linda’s depth of knowledge and many years’ experience emphasize how important learning from a professional is- for those recovering from- or living with- the cancer experience" Kathy K, Ontario, Canada

“I told all my doctors about working with you and how it made me strong and have more endurance and that I feel so much better I “sparkle” now! - Sheri K, Roscoe, IL