Resources
Below is a list of helpful resources recommended by Fireflies Fitness for those with a cancer diagnosis and those supporting someone through their treatment and recovery.
Exercise and Dance Provision
The below resources are of organisations providing movement and dance classes and courses for people with cancer.
Move Dance Feel
Move Dance Feel is a creative community for women affected by cancer. They offer free weekly online dance sessions, in-person retreats and weekenders, and opportunities to dance together. Led by professionals, their sessions support wellbeing, connection and self-expression.
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Free Weekly Online Dance Sessions, Monday evenings and Friday mornings: Move Dance Feel Online — Move Dance Feel
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Yes to Life Monthly Workshops, Wednesdays: Move Dance Feel Online — Move Dance Feel
Yoga For Cancer with Vicky Fox
Whether you are a long time cancer survivor or currently in treatment, Vicky's yoga classes focus on making you feel more grounded and comfortable in your changing or changed body, through the use of postures that safely stretch, strengthen, and relax the body. A small class size ensures plenty of personal attention and guidance on suitable variations. The class is also open to those caring for a family member or a friend.
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Weekly Classes: Yoga for Cancer Classes — Vicky Fox Yoga
Get Me Back with Sarah Newman
Get Me Back aims to provide clear and specialist advice on fitness and nutrition after cancer. They also offer a positive place for women to share experiences, regain body confidence and strength, knowing they're in safe hands.
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Fitness Training: Cancer Fitness Trainer | Get Me Back
CanRehab
CanRehab’s network of CanRehab Specialist Instructors are qualified to work with people affected by cancer. If you are looking to connect with a personal trainer, they have created a map by which you can search for someone who is qualified in Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation. They also offer exercise based retreats.
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Find an Instructor: CanRehab Survivor - CanRehab
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CanRehab provides a Level 4 qualification course to become a Cancer Specialist Instructor in Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation. On successful completion of the assessment of the CanRehab Specialist Instructor in Cancer & Exercise Rehabilitation and with the correct professional fitness qualifications, you will be a recognised specialist exercise instructor in cancer rehabilitation.
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Course Information: CanRehab Specialist Instructor Course - CanRehab
Cancer Information and Support
The below links are online resources to charities and organisations supporting those with cancer and their carers.
The Royal Marsden
Cancer Charity
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity offers resources for doing exercise at home.​
MacMillan Cancer Support
After a cancer diagnosis, many people find that following a healthy, balanced diet and staying active helps give them back a sense of control. MacMillan provide resources for nutrition and exercise advice, as well as providing a Wellbeing Support Hub.
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Cancer Wellbeing London
Use Cancer Wellbeing London's site to find Health and Wellbeing Events in your London area, watch videos about health and wellbeing topics and find out more about the provision being offered across London.
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Video Information for People Affected by Cancer: People affected by cancer - Cancer Wellbeing London
Cancer Research
Being active can help reduce the risk of cancer and the reoccurrence of cancer. Find out what counts as physical activity and ways you can be active in your everyday life.
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Physical Activity and Cancer Overview: Physical activity and cancer | Cancer Research UK
Maggie's
Having cancer is likely to affect your fitness, mood and energy levels but exercise can really help before, during and after treatment. This page on Maggie's website will help you to learn about the benefits of exercise, how to make it part of your day and further resources that can help.
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Exercise Resource Page: Exercise and cancer | Maggie's