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High-intensity exercise interventions in cancer survivors: a systematic review exploring the impact on health outcomes.

Kellie TooheyKate PumpaAndrew McKuneJulie CookeStuart Semple
Published in: Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology (2017)
High-intensity exercise interventions improved physical and physiological health-related outcome measures such as cardiovascular fitness and strength in cancer survivors. Given that high-intensity exercise sessions require a shorter time commitment, it may be a useful modality to improve health outcomes in those who are time poor. The risk of adverse events associated with high-intensity exercise was low.
Keyphrases
  • high intensity
  • resistance training
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • mental health