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A client of mine was recently asked ‘what she was training for?’ Although we had a laugh about this, we were both pretty amazed by the question. Given the overwhelming evidence supporting the benefits of exercise we were surprised that some people are still of the mindset that exercise is for athletes training for […]
The thoracic spine (mid back) is made up of twelve vertebrates that extend from the shoulder to waist. It is important for the thoracic spine to stay highly mobile with the ability to flex, extend, and rotate however thoracic immobility can be common. Causes of Thoracic Immobility: Sitting at a desk for prolonged […]
4th February is World Cancer Day – a global initiative to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. This year’s theme being “Close the Care Gap” is about raising awareness to help ensure all people around the world can access high quality cancer care. To support this year’s […]
Prehabilitation or ‘prehab’ means getting ready for your treatment. Some people find they have months or even years before treatment is necessary while for others treatment after diagnosis may be immediate. Whatever the time you have, this is that golden window of opportunity to put yourself in the best possible position to take on […]
Helping people living with cancer to become and stay active Can Move is a partnership between the NHS and community providers to support the wellbeing of people living with a cancer diagnosis. Can Move Exercise Professionals provide community based group activities to help cancer patients stay fit for treatment and to aid recovery. […]
There are various schemes out to offer financial support to people living with cancer and long term neurological conditions. The amount of support they can offer varies. Some charities can help with day to day expenses and others may make a contribution towards particularly costs. Exercise is a vital part of everyday life and […]
Many people can experience a temporary worsening of their symptoms when the weather is very hot or humid. Here are a few tips and tricks for coping with the heat and keeping our core temperature low: Sip on ice cold water throughout the day to help you stay cool and hydrated. Don’t wait […]
5K your way, Move Against Cancer is a community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way parkrun event on the last Saturday of every month. Come on down to the Rickmansworth Park Run on the last Saturday […]
✅ Balance exercises improve your ability to control and stabilise your body. They are particularly important for people with a cancer, Parkinson’s or MS where diseases and certain treatments negatively impact your balance Single leg stand (and move other leg around) Sit to stand and turn around Heel to toe and swing, lean and […]
Persistent muscle weakness can be caused by a variety of different factors including health conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer and side effects of certain treatments including hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Exercise and a healthy balanced diet can help reduce and manage muscle weakness. ✅ Focus on functional exercises. These are exercises that […]
Exercise pre-treatment, during and in the recovery of prostate cancer is hugely important. As well as lowering your risk of recurrence, exercise can help manage and gain control of any treatment and cancer related side effects. Why exercise? Exercise can help you manage negative treatment related side effects including weight gain, loss of […]
A huge well done to our member of the month: Bev! Bev started training with me in July 2020 as part of the Safe Fit trial with Southampton University. She started with three one-to-one sessions a week and is now a Bounce Back member and regularly attends the group classes. It has been fantastic […]
Resistance training commonly known as strength or weight training refers to any exercise that involves you lifting or pulling against a resistance. This includes exercises with dumbbells, resistance bands, machine weights or your body weight. Recent research looks at the benefits of resistance exercise and aims to understand more about ways we should […]
1. Snack on exercise Multiple shorter bouts of exercise may be just as beneficial as doing longer periods of exercise. Starting small can create good exercise intentions and can actually result in increased exercise uptake and long-term exercise adherence. Try breaking your exercise down into smaller chunks. 150 minutes can be broken down into 22 […]
October is breast cancer awareness month. This is an international health campaign organised by breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease as well as raise funds for research and support. Bounce Back Exercise provides exercise support for people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer before, during and after treatment. This blog […]
Persistent muscle weakness can be caused by a variety of different factors including a lack of exercise or lack of sleep, health conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer and side effects of certain treatments including hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Muscle weakness can be incredibly debilitating and lead to a significantly reduced quality of […]
Symptoms of fatigue includes tiredness, exhaustion and a constant lack of energy. Fatigue can be a direct result of a disease such as cancer, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis or it can be a side effect of different treatments. It can be caused by lifestyle factors such as stress, lack of sleep and lack of […]
I started Bounce Back Exercise after noticing that people with Cancer, Parkinson’s and MS are far too often neglected by the fitness industry. I aim to create more opportunities for people to come together and experience the benefits of exercise no matter their age, fitness, health or ability. My goals for Bounce Back Exercise: Create […]
Exercise is beneficial for cancer patients pre, post and during treatment. In addition to helping cancer patients cope with their diagnosis, research has also suggested that exercise could play a key role in preventing cancer progression […]