Why Exercise Matters After Breast Cancer
After breast cancer treatment, many women hear the same message at follow-up visits: Exercise is important. Strength training especially.
What’s often missing is guidance on how to do it safely and where to go.
Breast cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy can contribute to bone density loss, muscle weakness, balance changes, neuropathy, and fear around movement. Months of fatigue and reduced activity can make returning to exercise feel overwhelming. Many women worry about shoulder pain, lymphedema, or whether what they are feeling is normal.
Leading cancer organizations consistently show that regular exercise and strength training help maintain bone health, reduce fall risk, improve balance and nerve function, and support long-term independence after cancer treatment.¹-³
More recent research also suggests that combining exercise with healthy nutrition may improve overall survivorship outcomes and support how the body responds to treatment.⁴–⁶
Exercise is essential, but finding a class that truly fits after breast cancer can be challenging.
A story many women recognize
Sandy had just completed breast cancer treatment and returned to work full time. She wanted to take care of her health, so she tried a large group fitness class. The room was crowded. The pace was fast. The instructor encouraged heavier and heavier weights.
Her shoulder began to ache on the side she had surgery. She worried about lymphedema. She left feeling discouraged and unsure whether the pain she felt was normal.
Sandy wanted to get stronger, but not at the expense of her safety. She wanted guidance without being treated like she was fragile. She needed a class that fit into real life.
Why Sculpt and Flow is different
Sculpt and Flow was created specifically for women affected by breast cancer.
This is not a general fitness class. It is led by instructors with experience in oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema care. Class sizes are intentionally small. Exercises are progressive and thoughtful. Modifications are built in, not an afterthought. Questions are encouraged.
The goal is simple: rebuild strength, protect bone health, improve balance, and restore confidence in movement without fear.
Whether you are newly finished with treatment or many years into survivorship, this class meets you where you are and helps you move forward safely.
Ready to move forward
If you are looking for a safe, supportive, and effective way to rebuild strength after breast cancer, Sculpt and Flow removes the guesswork.
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Strong bodies. Real life. Together.
References
American Cancer Society. Physical Activity and the Cancer Survivor. Accessed 2024. https://www.cancer.org
American Cancer Society. Benefits of Strength Training. Accessed 2024. https://www.cancer.org
Schmitz KH, Courneya KS, Matthews C, et al. American College of Sports Medicine roundtable on exercise guidelines for cancer survivors. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2010;42(7):1409-1426.
Ligibel JA, Basen-Engquist K, Bea JW. Weight management and physical activity for breast cancer prevention and control. J Clin Oncol. 2019;37(32):3107-3115.
Rock CL, Thomson C, Gansler T, et al. American Cancer Society guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention. CA Cancer J Clin. 2020;70(4):245-271.
American Institute for Cancer Research. Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer Survivorship. Accessed 2024. https://www.aicr.org
