Exercise Prescription: Introduction

The following exercise prescription is a menu of options specific to the needs of breast cancer. The exercises will be broken down into three general phases: the aerobic phase, flexibility, strength building or maintenance. These will be followed by a cool down. Exercise at your own level of tolerance. That means the length of time, how hard you do it and the number of times per week. That said, remember that while you don't want to overdo it, you must not underdo it. Gains are only made by stressing your system or systems,  albeit incrementally.