Physical activity and prostate cancer webinar
This webinar looked at the importance of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle following prostate cancer treatment.
We heard from a Prostate Cancer UK Specialist Nurse, a physiotherapist who specialises in living with and beyond cancer, and a man with prostate cancer talking about his own experiences.
We ended the webinar with a Q&A session.
Over 140 people tuned in live on the day - but don't worry if you couldn't make it. You can catch up with the recording below.
Other links and resources
Prostate Cancer UK resources
Following these links, you can find out about our Specialist Nurse service, Wellbeing Hub, One-to-One Peer Support service, online community and much more. Our wide range of publications includes information about diet and physical activity, as well as other aspects of living with and after prostate cancer.
NHS – free exercise plans
The NHS provides free exercise plans to help improve your health and wellbeing, covering strength, flexibility, balance and aerobic fitness. They also include exercises that can be completed sitting down, which can be helpful if you haven’t been physically active for a while.
Penny Brohn – online classes
Penny Brohn offers a range of online exercise classes for free, including ones focusing on strength and stamina, yoga and tai chi.
Maggie’s – in-person fitness classes
Maggie’s have cancer centres across England, Wales and Scotland. If you live near a Maggie’s centre, you can attend in-person fitness classes for free. Find your nearest Maggie’s centre and register your interest by leaving your name and contact details.
Find your nearest Maggie’s centre
Information about exercise classes
We Are Undefeatable
We Are Undefeatable has a range of resources to help people with long-term health conditions, such as cancer, to get and stay active. Two are listed below, but make sure to explore the website to find out more.
‘My Daily Undefeatable’ activity planner
‘Five in Five’ (five minute workouts)
Move Against Cancer
5k Your Way groups meet on the last Saturday of every month at over 90 different Park Run locations in the UK and Ireland. You don’t have to run – and partners and family are welcome too.
Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists’ ‘Stronger My Way’ campaign offers physio-approved, reliable advice to help you build and maintain your fitness.
Squeezy app
Our volunteer, Tony, talked about using the Squeezy app to help him with pelvic floor exercises before, during and after treatment. It provides exercises specifically tailored for men to help with pelvic pain and erection problems.
