BE FIT FOR THE FIGHT    

EVERYDAY FOR LIFE!

Recent studies have shown that exercise has a positive effect on cancer survivorship – an August 2009 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that despite decades of advice telling breast cancer survivors with stable Lymphedema of the arm to avoid weight lifting; weight lifting actually decreased Lymphedema symptoms and increased strength. Recent studies have shown that exercise has a positive effect on cancer survivorship. Dr. Melinda Irwin, a cancer epidemiologist at Yale School of Medicine and one of the foremost researchers on the impact of exercise on cancer prognosis, explains “the standard weapons in the fight against cancer – surgery, chemotherapy and radiation – will soon be joined by something far simpler: EXERCISE.”

Taking note of the impact exercise has on cancer survivorship; fitnessUwear is joining the fight against cancer with our " Be Fit for the Fight (BFF) Banglz", in pink with proceeds benefiting select, fitness-focused cancer charities nationwide. “fitness is an important part of cancer survivorship and Banglz are an effortless, inspiring way to remind and help survivors in their fight to ‘Be Fit Everyday’ and train every single day for life!” 

Because fitness is an important part of survivorship or those with breast cancer, Yale University Cancer Exercise Trainer, Linda Gottlieb, has created a series of at-home resistance training exercises women can do with the BFF Banglz.  Her simple, how-to Banglz exercises with corresponding images  depict an effortless, inspiring way to remind women to ‘Be Fit Every Day’ and to help them train for life every single day.  Banglz wrist and ankle weights can also be worn during regular, daily activities such as house chores, walking or added to low-impact cardio at the gym for an extra strengthening boost.

Learn More From Linda Gottlieb about taking care of your self with a Certified FIT Trainer for Cancer Survivors! Go to www.fittraining.net for terrific information on staying healthy and motivated for LIFE!