The week of Feb 24-28 has started and I have reached the halfway point in radiation treatment and have completed 3 of 5 chemotherapy visits.
 |
| Warm day for outdoor exercise |
Yesterday I was guided through day one of the 12 week study of the effect of fitness on cancer recovery, called the Access Program. A kinesiology student volunteer from Dal showed me how to do the 20 “exercises” on treadmills, bikes, weight machine, free weights, and balance routines that will be my training regime. For the study, I record my energy and fatigue levels before and after each session. Any additional exercise, mostly walking, is similarly logged in a home based report. I was really glad to feel my muscles being challenged again and that “slight burn” indicating strengthening is most welcome. The boost in good feeling from those endorphins was appreciated all day.
The sense of weakness that sometimes comes with serious medical treatment can be resisted when the body actually senses strength development through exercise. I am really pleased to have begun this program.
Glad to hear you're enjoying the workouts and are already reaping a sense of well-being!
ReplyDeleteVery proud of you. Love you very much.
ReplyDeletewonderful to hear about your ongoing progress.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so positive, David and it always makes me feel better to be doing something...I know that goes for you too :)
ReplyDelete