Cancer and the benefits of exercise.

Thanks court , when I joined this forum someone mentioned to increase exercise before treatment.

I went for a quick walk around the block yesterday during my lunch break as I'd been in for a couple of days working from home. The dark nights do feed sedentary patterns. I'd been at my computer most of the morning & as it wasn't raining I thought I'd make the most of getting 15 mins outside before making something to eat.

This post is a good reminder for me to follow the guidance I was given - thank you!

B

Thanks Court 

Im still in Hibernation.

My hubby is in the PD Warriors he does a five minute PD first thing then walks on the treadmill for thirty minutes. Concentrating on posture, swinging those arms and not doing the Parky shuffle. Which if he tried the treadmill would fire him off He also does walking like a crab. Ha ha. Which is impressive as I have problems doing that. And he does facial exercises whilst walking 

I am sat on my bottom hibernating. 
Our son is a radiographer in Ireland and has recommended the treadmill which we got that week and he’s sent exercises from his physio friends. 
Joe my hubby is my hero. I’ve researched and bought him the PD warrior’s Christmas 21.

Now how do I get motivated? 

I'm not one for exercising. However, when I was given a month's notice before my Bowel Cancer Op in May '19, I decided to walk round the block everyday (approx. 20 mins.) as being a smoker, I wanted to do something, however small, to make myself as fit as I could before surgery. (as unfortunately, I couldn't give up smoking.)

On the day of surgery, my Oxygen levels were tested, & I felt very pleased that they were at 100% level, so, obviously, this small amount of exercise I did was beneficial to me.

Marianne x

Good on you . Mum has started an adapted routine within her abilities but she has had a few gains which has encouraged her . 
Court 

Please remove this post if it breaks forum rules & looks like I’m promoting this book.

I received it yesterday. I read on the reviews that some people wished they’d discovered it pre surgery.

I exercised a lot for a few years, had a real weights fad. I went to the gym most mornings on my way to work as it was convenient. It stopped about 7 years ago when I changed my job & the gym wasn’t en route to work any more. I really struggle with motivation after work. During Covid, like many, my life became very sedentary. I work for the NHS & my workload increased & added the sedentary behaviour of doing my work virtually. Mental exhaustion also didn’t help my motivation. I would suspect this may have contributed to my current situation. It’s very hard when your in a caring occupation to refuse the back to back meetings on the computer & to think about looking after yourself.

Anyway, that’s the past & done, nothing can change it & it’s time to focus on the now & what I can do. I came across this book & reading that it’s good to familiarise yourself before treatment, suffice to say, this weekend I AM going to start working on strengthening my core with the post op recommendations. I figure this will be a gentle way back into exercise & build some neuro pathways, familiarity & confidence for the future as well as start on that core!

B