Nutrition & Fitness

Nutrition & Fitness

Resources for maintaining appropriate nutrition and physical activity during cancer treatment.

American College of Sports Medicine: Moving through Cancer

Moving Through Cancer offers a range of free, accessible programs and handouts designed to support physical activity during and after cancer treatment.

CancerExercise App

The CancerExercise App is a free downloadable tool available on iOS and Android that generates a personalized exercise program tailored to user needs, regardless of where they are in their cancer experience.

Get Real & Heel Exercise Program

Get Real & Heel is a free, exercise-based program offered (in both English and Spanish) through the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Support Program.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

In partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation, the YMCA has developed a small-group cancer survivorship workout program for those who are living with, through or beyond cancer.

LIVESTRONG CancerFit

CancerFit virtual fitness classes are led by personal trainers certified in exercise oncology, designed to help cancer survivors rebuild strength, energy and confidence after cancer treatment.

NCI “Eating Hints Before, During, and After Cancer”

This guide reviews common eating problems and symptoms faced by patients and recommends foods, drinks, and easy recipes to help them with balanced meals and nutrition.

Survivor Fitness

Survivor Fitness is a nonprofit exercise program that helps cancer survivors find hope and healing after treatment through fitness, mental health, nutrition & ongoing support, both virtually and in-person.