Strength Training Study for Survivors of Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional screening trial for Breast Cancer focused on measuring Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Strength Training, Exercise, Physical Activity, Fatigue, Quality of Life, Strength, Fitness, Cancer Survivor, Survivor
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female Survivor of Breast or Gynecologic Cancer
- Completed Primary Treatment (hormone treatments are ok)
- 18 years of age or older
- Physician's Permission to Participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- High Risk Individuals (determined by questionnaire)
- Secondary Health Problems that could increase the risk of participating (Includes but not limited to: Uncontrolled angina/hypertension, heart failure, osteoporosis, brain metastases, history of seizures).
- Report participating in a strength training program in the past six (6) months
- Have had a change in medication in the past 30 days
Sites / Locations
- Exercise Lab: Queen Elizabeth II Dickson Centre
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Once-a-week Strength Training
Twice-a-week Strength Training
After completing the introduction to strength training (two sessions in the first week), participants randomized to the once-a-week group will receive 12 additional weeks of progressive strength training. Participants will meet ONCE-A-WEEK to strength train in a supervised exercise group. The program includes nine exercises.
After completing the introduction to strength training (two sessions in the first week), participants randomized to the twice-a-week group will receive 12 additional weeks of progressive strength training. Participants will meet TWICE-A-WEEK to strength train in a supervised exercise group. The program includes nine exercises.