Fighting Fit
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.
Fighting Fit Lincoln
Yarborough Leisure Centre
Tuesday | 1:30 - 3 pm
In this session, we focus on low-impact fitness designed to help build back balance, posture, strength and flexibility.
It's not all about the body though! This is a group session, where you can connect with people with shared experiences. Why not pop for a cuppa in the cafe after the session?
Sessions are £4, with the first 10 sessions free, funded by Lincolnshire CCG.
Fighting Fit Mablethorpe
Magna Vitae Station Sports Centre
Thursday | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Mirroring our flagship Lincoln Session, we focus on low-impact fitness designed to help build back balance, posture, strength and flexibility.
It's not all about the body though! This is a group session, where you can connect with people with shared experiences. The sports Centre is located in a beautiful area with ample opportunities for a cuppa or a beach stroll
Sessions are £4, with the first 10 sessions free, funded by Lincolnshire CCG.
Fighting Fit Gainsborough
West Lindsey Leisure Centre
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Sessions focus on low-impact fitness designed to help build back balance, posture, strength and flexibility.
It's not all about the body though! This is a group session where you can connect with people with shared experiences. After the session, there is the opportunity to stay for a drink and chat using social spaces located at the Leisure Centre
Sessions are £3.75, with the first 10 sessions free.
*starts 15th February
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.
For several weeks I have been attending Fighting Fit
Following my Breast Surgery, Chemo and Radiotherapy I struggled with movement of my left arm to any extent and decided to seek help and was offered this course.
Due to the efforts and patience of the coach, my Doctor, friends and colleagues have all noticed many health improvements including my high blood pressure is nearly at normal, varicose veins have disappeared and my arm has near full range of movement.
I have a sedentary job and was achieving less than 1000 steps a day but now I reach 5000+ and as a result, I have lost 16lb in weight.
I am so grateful to the foundation for setting me in the right direction and I will endeavour to continue on my journey.
- June, Fighting Fit Participant
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Find out more about support for people living with cancer in Lincolnshire: www.cancersupportlincolnshire.nhs.uk
Watch the Fighting Fit presentation at the Lincolnshire Cancer Summit 2022: https://vimeo.com/721387596