Fighting Fit
FIGHTING FIT PREHAB
Supporting people diagnosed with cancer in Lincolnshire.
Fighting Fit Prehab offers prehab specific physical activity sessions for individuals who have received a diagnosis of cancer.
The low-impact fitness sessions are 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. Sessions are 45 mins of physical activity with the opportunity to stay for a drink and chat afterwards for up to 45 minutes using social spaces near each location.
Being physically active supports those diagnosed with cancer to better cope and prepare for forthcoming treatment or surgery. Physical Activity can also:
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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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Maintain independence – in cases of advanced cancer physical activity can help patients maintain independence and well-being.
Please complete the form 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.
Funded by:
The Cancer Related Health Inequalities VCFSE Grant Fund has been provided and supported by the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and Lincolnshire ICB, and given to LVET CIC to distribute to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations delivering projects that tackle cancer related health inequalities across the county