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    • Home Workout for Cancer Patients (Video 2)   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.