EXCEL: Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well
EXCEL is a 12-week supervised virtual exercise program for individuals living with and beyond cancer, offering 2 group exercise sessions per week led by a trained professional. The program is designed to improve strength, cardio, balance, core stability, and mobility.
Purpose: Researchers from the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer would like to understand how the EXCEL exercise program may help with physical function and exercise behaviour in people who are living with and beyond cancer.
Eligibility requirements:
- Have a cancer diagnosis
- 18 year or older
- Be able to participate in mild levels of physical activity
- Have good English comprehension
- Be pre-treatment, or receiving active cancer treatment, or have received cancer treatment within the past three years
- Can participate in a virtual program (e.g. computer/tablet/smartphone with video) or attend in-person programs (where available)
Registration for EXCEL 2.0 is open now. For more information, please contact:
Email: exercise.research@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-827-1914 (ask about EXCEL)
