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Week 2 Update from Scott
This was another great week for me. I started to plan my meals, which I strongly suggest. Not only does it make eating easier, it saves me money as well. Here are some of the things I made, along with a great recipe for an egg frittata:
Directions: preheat oven to 350. Add oil to oven proof sautéed pan and heat on medium until oil is hot and simmers. Add garlic, squash, zucchini, and carrots and cook until onions are translucent. Add eggs and mix well. Place pan in oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes. Eggs should puff when done. Remove pan from oven and invert on plate. Serve with toast. I make enough for the week so I multiply all ingredients by 7 except for the garlic. If you want to modify recipe reduce to 1 whole egg and 1 slice of whole wheat toast.
Courtney Emken- Massapequa, NY
…”I am so addicted to Boot Camp now it’s crazy!”
Although I’m sure most of you already know her but for those of you who don’t-this is Courtney Emken. Read all about what Courtney has to say about her Amazing Transformation!
“I lost 100lbs. prior to starting Total Body Bootcamp and it was great but the weight loss began to slow down and I wasn’t building any type of muscle in my body. I had heard about this amazing Bootcamp class in Farmingdale and was considering it but I felt like I wasn’t going to be able to keep up with the other people in the class and that I would make a fool out of myself….I was pretty much talking myself out of doing it. I finally decided I had nothing to lose by trying it out and gave Billy a call and I am sooooo glad I did!!
At first I couldn’t do as much but It was OK because the trainers give you modifications for all of the exercises so anybody at any level can do it. The trainers are amazing and the other people in the class are also awesome!! Everyone makes you feel welcome and will motivate and push you if they see you struggling.
I now have lost another 38lbs. since starting Bootcamp and I am doing exercises that I never thought I would be able to do. I actually have muscles in my arms which was HUGE for me since I have never truly worked out in my life other than the elliptical or the treadmill at the gym which was just not cutting it. I am so addicted to Bootcamp now It’s crazy!!”
Debbie Higgins – East Meadow, NY
…”How did you do it…and I said Total Body Boot Camp…”
Scott Checks In
Scott is off to a great start! Listen to his short recap of his 1st week.
Guest Blog Post From David Haas
Exercise Safety and Efficacy Necessary to Gain Benefits During Cancer Treatment
Physical fitness plays a large role in health and the prevention of many chronic diseases, including common forms of cancer, but can it help those already diagnosed with cancer? The leading research organizations think so, and current guidelines instruct patients to avoid physical inactivity and strive for 120-minutes of moderate-intensity aerobics each week. This somewhat vague prescription for exercise during cancer treatment is not made wholesale, and there are several important caveats. However, the results of numerous studies have been clear. Exercise provides benefits for all patients.
Mitigating Symptoms of Cancer and Side Effects of Treatment
A 2001 experiment followed breast cancer participants as they participated in an outpatient-walking program during treatment with radiation and chemotherapy. A total of 52 participants were assigned to either a control group receiving usual care from the clinic or the exercise intervention. While researchers monitored the amount of exercise, there was no further intervention with fitness experts or time regulations. Researchers discovered that women who walked a minimum of 90 minutes weekly over three days each week gained significant benefits.
There were no injuries reported, and benefits included reduced experience of fatigue and improved quality of life. Since 2001, similar studies have expanded these findings to show that patients with other forms of cancer, even those at advanced stages, can gain similar benefits. Side effects of treatment, such as nausea, emotional disturbance, insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of function, and weight changes, have been mitigated successfully in both self-directed exercise programs and in those overseen by fitness experts. Further, epidemiological research has uncovered a strong link between greater amounts of exercise and lowered risk of recurrence.
Safety of Exercise Programs
Since an individual’s prognosis and fitness level can differ dramatically from those of other patients with the same cancer at the same stage of development, there is no one exercise program that is suitable for all stage two breast cancer patients, and so on. Rather, it is necessary for patients to find a starting place based on their individual needs.
Many patients, for instance, lack any formal knowledge and history of exercise. This can spell trouble, because exercise injuries are more common in this group. Fitness experts are needed to ensure patient safety and design routines that promote physical health. This is especially true for patients with mesothelioma, bone cancers, and even those accepting palliative care. Exercise is a low-cost and safe intervention when carried out appropriately, and no patient should be deprived of the benefits without good reason.
Ensuring Exercise Efficacy
Part of the impetus for researchers to study the effects of exercise on cancer treatment came from earlier studies, which found that physical inactivity is common among cancer survivors. Exercise can be painful for those lacking a history of fitness, and it is easy to become discouraged and stop. Since the key to unlocking benefits is regularity, it is important to choose exercises that are both enjoyable and at the proper intensity to minimize discomfort and maximize benefits.