Exercise And Breast Cancer

Exercise is the healthy link to preventing and recovering from breast cancer. So I’m talking all things exercise and breast cancer. Plus breaking down how it reduces risks, how it improves recovery, how much to do and three fun facts I bet you didn’t know.

BREAST CANCER STATS

According to breastcancer.org, 1 in every 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. So, if you’re not directly affected by this disease chances are, someone you’ve worked with, gone to school with or even passed in the grocery store, will be. Related Post: How Common Is Breast Cancer

THE RESEARCH

Research shows that regular exercise can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer by 12% AND reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by a staggering 40%. That’s why it’s so important to share information on the link between exercise and breast cancer. So, here’s some key info to keep in mind.

HOW DOES EXERCISE REDUCE YOUR RISK

Maintaining physical activity affects the growth and advancement of breast cancer. As a result, research shows that physically active women have a 12% reduced risk of developing breast cancer than inactive women.

• Exercise lowers hormones like insulin and estrogen that contribute to how breast cancer develops and progresses.

HOW DOES EXERCISE IMPROVE RECOVERY

Getting back to physical activity after a breast cancer diagnosis can have a huge impact. Why? Because exercise helps with weight management – and gaining weight during or after breast cancer treatment increases the chance of recurrence and decreases survival rates.

• Exercise reduces the fatigue and depression associated with medical treatments of cancer.

HOW MUCH EXERCISE IS RECOMMENDED

• The Department of Health & Human Services recommends: 150 minutes a week of aerobic exercise and 2 days of strength training each week.

Regardless of your family history or your health status, creating and maintaining regular exercise has a positive effect on preventing and recovering from breast cancer. And as a women’s wellness coach, the health benefits of exercise are so much more important than just the aesthetics. Related Post: 3 Tips To Get Out Of Your Workout Rut

3 FUN FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

1. No two breasts are exactly the same; one is typically a fifth larger than the other.
2. When exercising, breasts move up and down 4-15 inches in a figure eight pattern.
3. The very first sports bra was created in 1977 using two jock straps.

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