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This Fitness Toolkit supports the information and guidance you receive in the Fitness Module of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program. By showing you the evidence for the connection between fitness and health, and providing some tools you need to develop a regular fitness routine, the resources on this page will help you stay engaged with this essential part of your Anticancer lifestyle.

Articles & Research

Boys who are overweight still at higher cancer risk as adults, even with weight loss

Excess weight in childhood appears to boost the risk of obesity-related cancers for men later in life, even if they shed the extra pounds by adulthood, a researcher reported here.

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Just minutes of daily activity can reduce cancer risk and all-cause mortality

Even short bouts of physical activity in an otherwise sedentary lifestyle were associated with a significantly lower risk for dying, researchers reported.

Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A 11/1/2022: Peter Pace, Fitness Instructor

Can exercise improve white blood cell count? If yes, what kind of exercise? If you’re battling cancer fatigue,  should exercise routines be mild,  moderate, or strenuous? What is the best exer…

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Brisk walking significantly lowers risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease

In a new study, which looks at activity tracker data from 78,500 people, walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared…

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Physical activity throughout the day is important for cardiovascular health

A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that people who exercised lightly (even just by moving around) throughout the day–versus for 30 minutes at one time&#8…

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Exercise slows tumor growth in pancreatic cancer

Aerobic exercise slows pancreatic cancer growth in animal models and prolongs survival in both animals and patients with pancreatic cancer, say researchers.

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