{"id":1557,"date":"2024-01-31T11:01:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T16:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubanrose.wpbeta.vortexdev.com\/blogue\/choosing-your-winter-physical-activity-during-breast-cancer-treatment\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T11:08:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T16:08:18","slug":"choosing-your-winter-physical-activity-during-breast-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubanrose.wpbeta.vortexdev.com\/en\/blog\/choosing-your-winter-physical-activity-during-breast-cancer-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing your winter physical activity during breast cancer treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Being physically active throughout the cancer treatment process has many benefits, including reducing fatigue, improving mood, maintaining muscle mass, increasing tolerance to medications, and more. However, it is sometimes difficult to maintain motivation and to find physical activities adapted to the weather once winter arrives. Many people find it more difficult to stay active when the temperature drops. So here are some tips to keep you moving all year round following a breast cancer diagnosis. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to choose the right activity<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Incorporating physical activity into your routine as soon as possible is recommended, but don<\/span>\u2019t<\/span> forget that the primary goal is to feel better and have fun doing it, so choose an activity you enjoy! Endurance, strength training or stretching… whatever your choice of physical activity, you must remain cautious and always take your situation into account. Your healthcare team is your best resource for assessing your physical condition and <\/span><\/span>recommending appropriate activities<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to try to get motivated<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You could start by setting an objective… and remember, no goal is too small! The important thing is to move regularly in order to make progress and reduce the amount of time spent sitting or lying down. Don\u2019t rush; take it a step at a time and respect your own pace and limits. Because all bodily movement is considered physical activity, there are many ways to be active in your daily life: choosing to take the stairs instead of the elevator, doing household chores, playing with your children, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being active outdoors is also possible<\/span>!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can also be active outdoors in winter. Walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or outdoor muscle-strengthening exercises may be possibilities, depending on how you are feeling. However, in order to fill up on vitamin D safely, a few precautions should be taken. Here are some tips for staying active while enjoying the beautiful scenery: <\/p>\n\n\n\n