Resistance training increases recovery chances for breast cancer patients post-treatment, a recent study reveals. This is seen as good news in the medical field and for women worldwide.
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| Resistance training increases recovery chances for breast cancer patients post-treatment |
About 80% of women who engaged in weight lifting twice a week showed significant health improvements in a quality of life survey, American researchers reported in a study published in the journal Cancer.
The physical and psychological benefits of exercise have been well-documented through numerous scientific studies and in practice. However, this is the first research to apply scientific methodology to investigate heavy training to assist women diagnosed with breast cancer.
In their study, scientists selected women who had undergone treatment for breast cancer and divided them into two groups. Group 1 participated in health-appropriate exercises for three months, training twice a week before gradually transitioning to a weightlifting regimen in the following three months. Group 2 did not follow this training program.
Researchers subsequently interviewed both groups regarding their physical health, mental well-being, sexual activity, and other life aspects. Results indicated that women in Group 1 experienced greater improvements in health and spirit compared to the other group: they felt stronger, more agile, and more confident.
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