Full-body Exercise Training Improves Fitness and Quality of Life in Survivors of Breast Cancer

• Autores: Birinder Singh B. Cheema, Catherine A. Gaul
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 20, Nº. 1, 2006, págs. 14-21
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Cheema, B.S.B., and C.A. Gaul. Full-body exercise training improves fitness and quality of life in survivors of breast cancer. J. Strength Cond. Res. 20(1):14-21. 2006.-This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of an 8-week full-body resistance and aerobic exercise program for 27 survivors of breast cancer (age, 57.7 ± 7.2 years; years posttreatment, 0.8- 21.0) with prior upper-body conditioning. Physical fitness and quality-of-life (QOL) measures were obtained before and after the training period. Lymphedema, evaluated via arm volume measurement at baseline, was self-monitored throughout the trial. Sum of skinfolds, waist girth, and hip girth were significantly reduced posttraining (p < 0.01), although body weight did not change. Significant improvements (p < 0.01) were observed in upper-body strength (35.6 ± 16.4%) and endurance (167.4 ± 55.4%), lower-body strength (50.7 ± 32.3%) and endurance (273.1 ± 120.7%), O2peak, trunk flexibility, and flexibility of the ipsilateral (surgical) and contralateral shoulder joint. Psychological QOL and overall QOL, evaluated via the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Scale-Abbreviated Version. Inventory also improved significantly (p < 0.01). No incidents of lymphedema or injury were reported. These findings suggest that survivors of breast cancer can safely benefit from engaging in a full-body exercise regimen.