I tend to think of this weekly fitness blog as being for people who are, well, fit. I take for granted the fact that I’m healthy, active, and able to do things like run and swim without a second thought. But a New York Times article this week reminded me that for people who aren’t so lucky—those who are being treated for or are recovering from cancer—fitness is just as important, if not more. As specialized exercise classes spring up around the country and doctors increasingly encourage their patients to get moving, it’s becoming clear that fitness should be a part of any cancer recovery plan.

 

Link to the article