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| A Fit and Fearless group after a Tuesday morning class. |
An
original exercise class created especially for those living with and beyond
cancer, Cancer Services introduced Fit and Fearless in September 2007 when
oncology professionals were recommending cancer survivors to be active after
treatment. Including strength training,
cardiovascular and flexibility exercises,
the class is offered three times each week and this September, we’re
celebrating FIVE YEARS of being Fit and Fearless! Many participants have been
coming since the beginning, but newcomers are always welcome – male and female!
“For new people, this group could not
be more hospitable” says Laura LeBlanc, a
certified fitness expert who helped design the class and still teaches it
today.
Exercise
has been shown to lessen anxiety and depression, improve mood and self-esteem,
and reduce fatigue and pain. But more than the physical benefits, Fit and
Fearless participants thrive emotionally from their classmates’ support. “We think of ourselves as a gift to each other,”
says Gloria Graham, one of the charter members, “We can talk about anything
here.”
Fit and
Fearless meets at BREC Independence Park (across the
street from Cancer Services) Mondays and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. and Tuesdays at
9:30 a.m. Cancer Services also offers Yoga Thrive and Zumba Gold. Classes are
free of charge and clients in all stages of survivorship are welcome with a
doctor’s permission. The Cancer Services Library/Resource Center loans
DVDs of Fit and Fearless classes and these 3 different discs are also available
for purchase at $15 each – proceeds benefit Cancer Services.
For
more information about our Exercise Program call
225-927-2273 or visit our website at www.cancerservices.org. The mission
of Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge is to improve life for those
living with cancer.
