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"Endurance is not just the ability to to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory."-- William Barclay

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Exercise and Cancer – Shining a Light in a Dark Place

Most everyone knows Lance Armstrong and his battle with cancer. But what many might not realize is that what worked for him also works for us ordinary folks. Exercise can help patients with Cancer, and  even CBS caught on to this fact with this video news report.. Today’s guest entry comes from David Haas, who knows a thing or two about it. –Captain Chas.

A cancer diagnosis is a life-changer in many ways. The initial word sends people into a dark place of fear and uncertainty. Sometimes it inspires them to exercise or improve their level of physical fitness. A wealth of evidence indicates that this habit can tremendously benefit cancer management. It may also prevent recurrence after treatment and during recovery.

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Think CAN DO not LOOK LIKE

…Why do so many people stand around with their mouths open, afraid to try anything unless they first take a socially approved class to tell them how? How, in just a few generations, did this country’s soul go from folks who walked, rode horses, and dragged wagons clear across our continent, to a majority who spend most of their time staring at teevees; whose feeling of self worth is based more on income than personal accomplishment? -George Buehler, “Buehler’s Back Yard Boatbuilding”

Tony Horton, somewhere at some point, said, “Think can do and not look like.” For those looking to get fit, it’s probably one of the most important things to remember in the journey to a fit lifestyle. Just doing something to look good is bound to fail.

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