Physical activity is crucial in enhancing cancer survivors’ long-term treatment outcomes and quality of life. Cancer Partners of Nebraska provides various classes suitable for all fitness levels.
Types of Exercise
Personal Training
Personal Training is instructed in one-on-one or group sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer/Cancer Exercise Specialist. Our Personal Trainer specializes in designing safe and effective exercise programs for cancer patients, survivors, and the general population at any stage of their health and wellness journey.
Our personal trainer offers one-on-one or duo Personal Training
In addition, we also offer a 12-week personalized exercise program tailored to your fitness level and goals
Continued support and assistance for ongoing questions or concerns
Restorative yoga is the re-integration training of the mind-body connection
It is a prop-heavy, breath-control-based yoga class
The slower pace and deep breathing trigger the parasympathetic nervous system
The overall calming effect on the nervous system sets a deeply relaxing tone for the class that comforts your mind and body down to the cellular level
Restorative yoga enables the integration of all the layers of life- environmental, physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual
Gentle Flow Yoga
The focus for this kind of yoga combines a series of postures, where with a gentler, lighter-paced flow, students can move with a sense of ease from one posture to another, coordinated with the breath.
Gentle Flow Yoga can help:
Manage side effects: Yoga can help manage side effects of cancer treatment, such as pain, fatigue, insomnia, constipation, and stress.
Improve quality of life: It can help improve the quality of life for cancer patients by promoting relaxation and improving circulation.
Boost the immune system while building strength and flexibility
Help to combat stress/anxiety and improve your sleep
Reduce cognitive impairment and decrease psychological distress and musculoskeletal symptoms
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga offers numerous benefits, especially for those with limited mobility or who prefer a seated practice
It can be beneficial for cancer patients as it offers gentle movement and relaxation without the strain of traditional yoga poses
It can help to improve flexibility and range of motion, strength building, reduce stress and enhance overall well-being
It can aid in developing better balance, reducing the risk of falls
Healthy Steps – Boosting Health and Happiness with Movement and Music
Healthy-Steps is a therapeutic exercise program set to music. Based on the Lebed Method, it’s designed to help patients thrive. Healthy-Steps can help with:
Regaining range of motion and increasing mobility
Improving physical balance and stabilizing weight
Reducing swelling from lymphedema
Increased lymphatic drainage
Improving emotional well-being and promoting positive self-image
What should I expect?
Our team specializes in designing and prescribing tailored, safe, and effective exercise programs for cancer patients, survivors, and the general population alike. Our instructors ensure a secure environment where you can pursue your goals and surpass your potential. All classes require registration, please fill out the form below to sign up.
