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Can we HIIT cancer if we attack inflammation?
Efthymios Papadopoulos1,2, Daniel Santa Mina3,4
1Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Cancer Causes & Control : CCC
|November 23, 2017
Summary
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer unique benefits for cancer patients beyond conventional exercise. Research explores HIIT
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Physiology
- Cancer Rehabilitation
Background:
- Physical exercise provides significant health benefits for cancer patients.
- Conventional exercise recommendations (150 min/week moderate-to-vigorous activity) are safe and effective.
- Novel exercise regimens are being investigated for enhanced benefits and adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the physiological effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in cancer patients.
- To examine the potential antineoplastic properties of HIIT.
- To compare HIIT with conventional exercise approaches.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on exercise interventions in oncology.
- Focus on physiological adaptations to high-intensity interval training.
- Discussion of potential impacts on the tumor microenvironment.
Main Results:
- Higher intensity exercise may yield different or additional benefits compared to conventional training.
- Potential for profound effects on the tumor microenvironment.
- HIIT may improve physical and psychosocial outcomes in cancer survivors.
Conclusions:
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) presents a promising area of research for cancer care.
- Further investigation into HIIT's antineoplastic effects is warranted.
- HIIT could offer unique advantages for cancer patients' health and recovery.
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