My name is Rori, and I currently live in New York with my amazing husband and 2 Frenchie furbabies. I'm 34 years old, an avid athlete pursuing a Personal Training certification, and I am currently battling Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
The mental game is just as important, if not more important than the physical, when it comes to cancer. Being able to stay active during treatment is just 1 component of how I've been able to put up a good fight against this disease. I believe that everything happens for a reason, & getting diagnosed with cancer showed me what I was meant to do in life: help other women fight their toughest battles.
Every woman undergoing a Breast Cancer battle will face challenges on how they feel about their body. Utilizing a mantra I began saying to myself helps remind me that my body has gone through hell and back: "Fake, Fit & Fabulous." Every woman should feel inspired & accomplished by what their body has been through. Be proud of yourself, your scars, your stretch marks. You are who you are today because of them.
I started a company called @foobsandfitness to show women that everyone's journey is different. We heal at our own pace. I believe that when you utilize fitness & stay active through treatment, you're better equipped at keeping your mind & body in a good state of health, rather than if you were sedentary.
Exercise is an important part of life and even more so during cancer treatment. Research shows that regular exercise can significantly improve physical and mental health during every phase of treatment. It's even shown to help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy treatment itself while also showing that it may help reduce the risk of recurrence.
If you were physically active before treatment, you might not be able to follow the same exercise routine as before, which can be extremely stressful. By approaching this as an obstacle to overcome instead of a "setback," you can start reshaping your mindset and outlook on life. Being an avid athlete who loved running, I needed to learn how to embrace other forms of exercise like yoga and meditation.
Resistance training is one of my favorite forms of exercise and is often suggested for patients to utilize during and after treatment because it can help maintain muscle and bone mass. When you go through chemotherapy and/or radiation, the risks of osteoporosis and fractures increase due to bone loss.
For individuals not comfortable or able to engage in resistance training, aerobic exercises, like jogging, cycling, swimming, or brisk walks, are a great way to get that oxygen flowing throughout your body! Aerobic exercises can help maintain your bone density, but higher-impact activities have a more positive effect on bone mass than lower impact aerobics.
Increase your exercise regimens slowly, especially if you are still in treatment or recovering from surgery. Always, always make sure you are cleared for physical activity from your doctor(s) before engaging in any type of exercise. It's essential to make sure that you listen to your body and stay hydrated.
Not every day is going to be a good day, and guess what? That's ok! If there are no ups and downs in your life, It means you are dead. A cancer diagnosis completely changes your mindset, and I'm here to help those battling through their toughest fight to see the silver lining, to embrace a more positive outlook on life!
If you were physically active before treatment, you might not be able to follow the same exercise routine as before, which can be extremely stressful. By approaching this as an obstacle to overcome instead of a "setback," you can start reshaping your mindset and outlook on life. Being an avid athlete who loved running, I needed to learn how to embrace other forms of exercise like yoga and meditation.
Resistance training is one of my favorite forms of exercise and is often suggested for patients to utilize during and after treatment because it can help maintain muscle and bone mass. When you go through chemotherapy and/or radiation, the risks of osteoporosis and fractures increase due to bone loss.
For individuals not comfortable or able to engage in resistance training, aerobic exercises, like jogging, cycling, swimming, or brisk walks, are a great way to get that oxygen flowing throughout your body! Aerobic exercises can help maintain your bone density, but higher-impact activities have a more positive effect on bone mass than lower impact aerobics.
Increase your exercise regimens slowly, especially if you are still in treatment or recovering from surgery. Always, always make sure you are cleared for physical activity from your doctor(s) before engaging in any type of exercise. It's essential to make sure that you listen to your body and stay hydrated.
Not every day is going to be a good day, and guess what? That's ok! If there are no ups and downs in your life, It means you are dead. A cancer diagnosis completely changes your mindset, and I'm here to help those battling through their toughest fight to see the silver lining, to embrace a more positive outlook on life!
~Rori Zura
Website: https://foobsandfitness.com/
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Email: rori@foobsandfitness.com
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