The Alberta Cancer Exercise program adds physical activity into cancer patients’ treatment plans to improve their quality of life and chance of recovery

You’ve registered for a running or cycling event and are prepared to get outside and start training. With these tips, you can avoid common mistakes and be ready to perform your best later in the season.

On June 2, more than 250 people will put on spandex, enter Edmonton’s Butterdome and exercise for six hours. It’s the BAM fundraiser and celebration

If you’re seeking a mind-body practice, several yoga classes in Alberta are designed for cancer patients, survivors and support persons.

She’s certified as a cancer exercise specialist and works with patients and survivors to develop exercise programs for their specific needs

Scenic walking routes in Edmonton and Calgary, a gear guide and cancer-related research on the health benefits of walking to help motivate you to keep walking outdoors all winter long

She is proposing that everyday, lighter-intensity activities should count in the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, and that it would make fitness more accessible to Canadians

Include jumping into foam pits, climbing boulders and circus-inspired moves in your 150 minutes of physical activity each week

It ranges from mild to severe, but according to Dr. Linda Watson, who leads person-centred care integration, provincial practices at CancerControl Alberta, maintaining an active life is one of the best ways to manage this common symptom.

Obstacle course races aren’t just for the super-serious athletes. They’re also for anyone who wants to get outside, get moving and raise a little money for charity