Auckland based Club Physical has announced its 2011 schedule of free ten-week exercise programme for people afflicted by cancer.
The free package includes registration, training in a small group with a qualified trainer twice each week), unlimited use of the facilities at any the 10 locations in Auckland (Albany, Birkenhead, Botany, City Xpress, Karangahape Road, New Lynn, Queen Street Club Physical Women, Te Atatu, Three Kings and Westgate) and Kaitaia.
The Cancer Wellfit Programme also allows a friend or family member of the affected person free use of the ten-week package.
Club Physical Chief Executive Paul Richards said the Company has been offering the special package for cancer patients since 2004.
“The physical effect of the programme is an almost immediate feeling of relief, control and empowerment. It is common for our clients to undergo chemo or radiation therapy with a significant drain on energy and a loss of self-esteem. The Wellfit Programme increases self-esteem and helps to regain strength and energy,” he said.
He quoted Amy Litterini, Director of Wellness for Cancer Care at the Exeter Hospital in California as saying that rest was no longer the best recipe for cancer patients.
“Fatigue is the number one complaint but ‘exercise’ combats fatigue.”
Experts around the world believe that exercise was accepted as an effective medicine for prevention and management of cancer, he said.
A Birkenhead resident, who completed the programme in November, said he felt ‘perfect.’
“My energy level improved with a corresponding increase in strength and ability to do jobs around the home,” he said.
The Cancer Wellfit Programme in 2011 will begin on January 25, April 12, June 21, August 30 and November 8.
For further information, call Paul Richards on (09) 4170071 or 027-2917989.
