We would like to hear from you if you have:

1. Current diagnosis of cancer

2. Clearance from treating specialist or oncologist to participate in supervised resistance exercise program.

3. Have none of the following conditions:

   1. Recent significant change in resting ECG.

   2. Recent myocardial infarction (within 2 days) or other acute heart events.

   3. Unstable angina.

   4. Uncontrolled arrhythmias causing symptoms.

   5. Severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.

   6. Pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction.

   7. Myocarditis or pericarditis.

   8. Infections.

   9. Suspected or known dissecting aneurysm.

   10. Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure.

   11. Musculoskeletal injuries or disabilities that restrict your ability to participate in physical exercise.

4. Be able to attend three face-to-face exercise sessions per week for six consecutive weeks.

5. Be able to complete questionnaires and physical assessments prior, during and after the six-week exercise program.

WHAT IS INVOLVED:

This research involves two testing sessions prior to and following the intervention. This testing sessions last 1-1.5 hrs and held at the University of Canberra Health Services Cancer Wellness Centre. The exercise sessions will span across six-weeks. You will be required to participate in three exercise sessions for six consecutive weeks. These sessions will involve ten exercises that target whole body muscular strength. Across the period you will also be required to complete several online questionnaires.  

 SAFETY:

All precautions will be taken to ensure your safety throughout the exercise sessions and intervention period, including follow-ups. An accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) will provide necessary modifications to the resistance-exercises and will supervise each session. AEPs are extensively trained to deliver and prescribe safe exercise for those throughout their cancer treatment or care journey. You will be given many opportunities to rest and recover throughout each session and will not be forced to carry out any activities if you are not feeling well.

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