Registered Charity Number: 1128464
Fighting Fit
Supporting people living with or recovering from cancer in Lincolnshire.
Fighting Fit is designed to help you to maintain or increase physical activity levels at a pace that suits you and support you in the fight against cancer and long-term health conditions.
We will help you build your strength, motivation and physical ambitions, and be here to put the kettle on and talk things through when you need it.
WALK AND
TALK
Tuesday | 1 - 2 pm | Free
Group walk at Hartsholme Park with the option to bring along family/friends whilst providing a chance to chat and connect.
Starts:
29th June
BUILD IT UP
Wednesday | 2 - 3.30 pm | £4*
Low impact fitness session at Buildbase Legends Lounge at the LNER Stadium.
Starts:
15th Sept
BODY AND
MIND
Thursday | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | £4*
A blend of Pilates and Aikido based movements at Buildbase Legends Lounge at the LNER Stadium. Focused on balance, posture, strength and flexibility.
Starts:
16th Sept
*Limited funded places available.
Being physically active has multiple benefits for people living with cancer:
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Reduce risk of cancer recurrence – being active during and after cancer treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence in some cancers. It can also reduce the risk of developing other long-term conditions.
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Reduce side effects – being active during and after cancer treatment can reduce some side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Side effects activity helps with include fatigue, depression, weight gain, blood clots, hot flushes, night sweats and nerve damage.
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Prevent decline in physical ability – being active during cancer treatment can prevent a decline in physical ability without increasing fatigue levels.
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Recover physical ability – being active after cancer treatment helps patients recover physical ability.
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Maintain independence – in cases of advanced cancer physical activity can help patients maintain independence and well-being.
Or fill out online below. Once completed, you will be emailed a link to book onto sessions.
Looking for something on the East Coast?
Download the information about the East Coast living with Cancer Programme below.