Fighting Fit
Fighting Fit
Supporting people living with or recovering from cancer in Lincolnshire.
Fighting Fit focuses on low-impact fitness designed to help you to maintain or increase physical activity levels at a pace that suits you and supports you in the fight against cancer and long-term health conditions.
We will help you build your strength, motivation and physical ambitions. However, It's not all about the body!
These are group sessions where you can connect with people with shared experiences. After these sessions, there is the opportunity to stay for a drink and chat using social spaces near each location.
Fighting Fit Lincoln
Yarborough Leisure Centre
Tuesday | 1:30 - 3 pm
Sessions are £4, with the first 10 sessions free, funded by Lincolnshire CCG.
Fighting Fit Lincoln*
Performing Arts Studio, Bishop Grosseteste University
Thursday | 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Sessions are £4, with the first 10 sessions free, funded by Lincolnshire CCG.
*starting 20th April
Fighting Fit Mablethorpe
Magna Vitae Station Sports Centre
Thursday | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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 are £3.75, with the first 10 sessions free.
Fighting Fit Grantham
Grantham Meres Leisure Centre
Tuesday | 1:30 pm – 3pm
Sessions are £4, with the first 10 sessions free.
Fighting Fit Boston
Boston United, The Jakemans Stadium
Wednesday | 10:30 am – 12 noon
Sessions are £4, with the first 10 sessions free.
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
Or fill out online below. Once completed, a member of our team will be in touch to arrange a 1-2-1 chat to go through the next steps.
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
