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Low-Frequency Exercise Training Improves Cardiovascular Fitness and Strength During Treatment for Breast Cancer: A Single-Arm Intervention Study

Abstract

Recent guidelines recommend exercising ≥ 3 times/week during and after cancer treatment, however treatment-specific barriers may inhibit adherence. We explored the effect of a flexible exercise program on fitness, body composition, and metabolism in a group of recently diagnosed breast cancer patients. Fifty-two females ≥ 18 years with stage I-IIIB breast cancer were instructed to target 2 cardiovascular and strength training sessions/week over …

Authors

Bell K; Pfeiffer A; Schmidt S; Bos L; Russell C; Barnes T; Sebastiano KD; Avrutin E; Gibson M; Dubin J

DOI

10.21203/rs.3.rs-711700/v1

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