We all know that exercise is good for us. We all know the positive benefits of exercise. Now you just need to get out there and do it. The American Cancer Society states the possible benefits of regular exercise during and after cancer treatment as:
- keep or improve your physical abilities
- better balance, lower risk of falls and broken bones
- keep muscles from wasting due to inactivity
- lower risk of heart disease
- less risk of osteoporosis (weak bones that are more likely to break)
- better blood flow to legs and lower risk of blood clots
- less dependence on others to do normal activities of daily living
- improved self-esteem
- lower risk of anxiety and depression
- less nausea
- better ability to keep social contacts
- fewer symptoms of fatigue
- better weight control
- improved quality of life
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