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Excerise Strategies for Cancer Survivors

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
2:00 pm3:00 pm
Alumni House at Adelphi University

ABOUT THIS FORUM:
On Tuesday, March 20th, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is presenting a free demonstration of Strength for Life at Adelphi University’s Alumni House in Garden City from 2 to 3 p.m.

Strength for Life, whose goal is to improve quality of life, is a community exercise program where persons with a cancer diagnosis and survivors participate in classes during and after treatment. The exercises are designed to help to combat treatment-related fatigue, decrease incidents of depression, relieve nausea and reduce anxiety in order to restore balance after a life changing diagnosis.

SPEAKER:
Debbie Hughes
Co-founder, Strength for Life

Debbie Hughes will conduct the exercise class. Ms. Hughes, a fitness and nutrition specialist, holds an ACE Certification in Personal Training, is a Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, a Certified Reiki Practitioner, and received certification as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN).

In addition to providing information about Strength for Life, Ms. Hughes will guide participants in life-enhancing exercises and help improve functional activities.
Everyone should wear comfortable clothing.