Movement Videos
Movement Videos
Movement Videos
Being active is important for our health. This is true for the general population and for many people with cancer.
If you're living with cancer, the types of movement you do may look and feel different than they used to before cancer. Your level of motivation to be active may be different too.
Below we've shared some videos of light exercises you may use to build a routine that works for you. Remember, before starting any new exercises, make sure you check in with your healthcare team to make sure these are appropriate for you.
Step-Ups
The step-up is a lower-body strength exercise that mimics the natural movement of climbing stairs. It’s simple but may be effective for building strength, stability, and balance.
1 MIN VIDEO
Mountain Pose
Mountain Pose is a foundational yoga posture that looks simple but is all about body alignment and mindful stillness.
1 MIN VIDEO
Hip Flexor Stretch
Hip flexor stretches target the muscles at the front of your hips. These muscles are responsible for lifting your knees and bending at the waist.
1 MIN VIDEO
Front Arm Raises
The simple front arm raises demonstrated in this video are a strength training technique that may help strengthen your shoulders and improve your mobility.
1 MIN VIDEO
Dumbbell Row
This exercise mimics the motion of rowing a boat and may help you strengthen your back.
1 MIN VIDEO
Arm Circles
This simple arm circle exercise may provide some low-impact movement to improve your arm strength and range of motion.
1 MIN VIDEO
Tricep Stretch
A tricep stretch targets the large muscle on the back of your upper arm. This exercise may help ease tension and improve flexibility.
1 MIN VIDEO
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