Cardiometabolic Health Among Cancer Survivors: A 13-Week Pilot Study of a Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Program
Silvie Grote, MS, MA, RCEP; Hawley C. Almstedt, PhD, RD; and Heather P. Tarleton, PhD, MS, MPAP
ONF
10.1188/16.ONF.306-315
Description
Purpose/Objectives: To explore the feasibility of combined aerobic and resistance training (CART) as a safe method of improving cardiometabolic health among cancer survivors.
Design: Descriptive and longitudinal pilot study for exercise intervention.
Setting: University campus in Los Angeles, California.
Sample: A multiethnic population of cancer survivors (N = 11) was recruited by convenience sampling and physician referral.