Julie from Knutsford has taken part in Everybody Health & Leisure’s Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation Programme at Knutsford Leisure Centre after being referred by the Macmillan team following a cancer diagnosis.
“I needed to recover and get my fitness and strength back and the rehab programme really helped. Following the cancer diagnosis and treatment, I was quite debilitated and was struggling to walk, getting breathless, having trouble getting upstairs and was generally feeble. That was all before and things have improved a lot since then.” Julie shares.
“I had a meeting with Holly who explained how the programme works. Holly has been really supportive, staying in touch and answering any questions I had.”
Julie really enjoys joining in with group exercises including Chair Zumba and Move it or Lose it plus the gym programme that was tailored to her
“It was an ideal length and helped me to rebuild my strength. Holly and Gavin were both so lovely and helpful.” Shares Julie.
Since following the programme and attending classes, Julie has much more energy, stronger and can feel strength returning, she feels better at going back upstairs.
“I am more my old self.”
“I know that exercise makes me feel good and boosts my immune system, and that helps my recovery.”
Julie has enjoyed exercising at a range of Everybody Health & Leisure facilities and has signed up so she can continue her fitness journey.
Holly, Julie’s Coach shares
“Julie has worked incredibly hard to improve her health and fitness, especially after experiencing muscle loss and reduced fitness as a result of her treatment side effects.
Julie has improved her fitness levels even whilst going through treatments for cancer, which is a huge achievement.”
Everybody Health & Leisure’s Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation Programme is a structured exercise programme for anyone who has or is recovering from cancer, delivered by their Level 4 Specialist Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation Instructors.
Evidence shows that actively improving your physical and mental health can help you recover more quickly from surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and reduce the chance of further problems during and after treatment, as well as many other benefits.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation Programme please click here: https://everybody.org.uk/what-we-offer/get-fit-and-healthy/health/specialist-rehabilitation-exercise-classes/cancer-rehabilitation-exercise-programme/