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Feb 7, 2025, 08:27
Sami (Papacek) Mansfield: Functional Bodyweight Training is a Lifeline for Cancer Survivors
Sami (Papacek) Mansfield, Founder of Cancer Wellness for Life, shared a post on LinkedIn:
The Science is Clear: Functional Bodyweight Training Isn’t Just Exercise—It’s a Lifeline for Cancer Survivors.
Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common and overwhelming challenges survivors face.
But here’s what the research shows: movement is medicine.
Why Functional Bodyweight Training Works:
- A meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that cancer patients with higher muscle strength or cardiorespiratory fitness had a 31%–46% lower risk of all-cause mortality—especially in advanced-stage cancers like lung and digestive types.
- Strength + aerobic training improves muscle function, heart health, and overall quality of life, according to research published in PubMed.
- Functional movements mimic real-life activities, enhancing not just strength but also balance, flexibility, and endurance—without the need for equipment.
Every Friday we put out a NEW 5 min workout for any level of function!
5 min may no seem like a lot but these pack a lot of energy. - No equipment needed—your body is the gym.
- Short & effective—perfect even on low-energy days.
- Customizable—speed it up for intensity or slow down to keep your heart rate down.
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