Walking Programme For Cancer Sufferers

The 12 week course will give people in Fife the chance to exercise with the support of volunteers during or after their treatment. 

It's been devised by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust and Macmillian Cancer Support.

Jacquie Stringer, Health and Physical Activity Manager for Fife Sports and Leisure Trust explains:  "Move More Fife Walking is a great way for people during or after cancer treatment to take part in physical activity while enjoying the social support of people in similar circumstances. There is lots of evidence to show that physical activity for people during and after cancer treatment can provide benefits to improved physical function, relief from fatigue, nausea and improve quality of life. Equally, for those living with cancer, physical activity helps support a return to a healthy and active lifestyle.

"We have volunteers who will help take walks which last around 30 minutes – the volunteers come with a variety of backgrounds and most have been involved in our health programme previously.  People taking part are welcome to bring along a family member or friend if they prefer. We hope the programme will offer people across Fife both emotional and physical benefits following a cancer diagnosis."

Move More Fife Walking is available at Cupar Leisure Centre, Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre, Glenrothes, Beacon Leisure Centre, Burntisland, and Duloch Leisure Centre, Dunfermline.

For full details of the Move More Fife and Move More Fife Walking visit www.fifeleisure.org.uk