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Cancer and exercise

Keeping active before, during and after cancer treatment can help both your physical and mental health. Taking regular exercise has so many benefits including helping to reduce fatigue, improving mood and positivity, increasing strength, balance and mobility as well as helping to maintain independence.

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Whether you’re an active gym goer or prefer a peaceful stroll in the park, the changes to your body during cancer treatment can be unsettling. That is where Big C comes in; we can support you alongside your clinical team to become or stay active in a safe way.

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Tackle cancer

Join us at Goals Norwich for a walking football and support group for people affected by cancer.

We meet every Wednesday at 1.30pm for an hour of relaxed walking football, followed by a chance to talk with others, meet new people and make friends.

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Get Moving

We have a 12-week wellbeing support programme to help increase your physical activity with a weekly online exercise class and regular 1:1 support.

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“Big C has given me something to do outside the grey world of cancer and allowed me to mix with other people during the pandemic and reconnect with the world outside”
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Gentle exercises to try at home

You can do these movements in your own time and at your own pace, and there are tips in the videos about pacing yourself. If you feel you need support to increase your physical activity safely, consult your cancer care team or GP.

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Gentle pilates wellbeing workout

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Gentle seated wellbeing workout

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Discover more gentle exercise videos on our You Tube channel

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Our Online Support Hub offers a full range of support virtually, ensuring you can still access our services from the comfort of your own home.

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