Northwest Health and Fitness

01/10/2025

After conversations today, I’d like to share this with you. Jane x

Among high‑risk survivors adhering to ACS and AICR guidelines (which include regular physical activity), a recent JAMA Network Open observational study found a 37% reduction in disease recurrence and a 58% decrease in mortality.

Survivors meeting the recommended 150 minutes/week moderate activity both before diagnosis and two years post-treatment saw a 55% lower recurrence risk and 68% lower all‑cause mortality compared to those who didn’t meet guidelines.

Exercise is medicine.

01/10/2025

Do you - ? The ovarian cancer van will be travelling around Lancashire and South Cumbria, visiting local town centres and supermarkets. Is the ovarian cancer van near you next week? Dates and locations below:

📢 1 October - Booths, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 3UT
📢 2 October - St.James Street, Burnley, BB11 1QL
📢 3 October - St.James Street, Burnley, BB11 1QL
📢 4 October - Booths, Garstang, PR3 1EF

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Charity https://orlo.uk/Jv1U6

21/09/2025

A woman has a 95% chance of survival when ovarian cancer is diagnosed early, more than double the average ovarian cancer survival rate.

So, we want you to - The ovarian cancer van will be travelling around Lancashire and South Cumbria, visiting local town centres and supermarkets. Next week's dates and locations are:

✅ 23 September - Chorley Market
✅ 25 September - Fazarkerly Street, Chorley
✅ 26 September - Blackpool, Bickerstaffe Square
✅ 27 September - Blackpool, Bickerstaffe Square

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Charity https://orlo.uk/Msemo

15/09/2025

**CONTACT FOR A FREE CONSULTATION IN SEPTEMBER**

Cancer is not like training for general fitness, weight loss or a marathon. It's a complex medical landscape that requires deep understanding of:
1. The disease process, including specific types of cancer and their unique implications for exercise
2. Surgical procedures and their impact on range of motion, lymphatic health and muscle function
3. Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy. radiation, immunotherapy and hormone therapies, and their short-and long-term side effects.
4. Contraindications, medical red flags and individualised modifications to ensure safety.

As awareness of oncology exercise grows, so too has the number of courses that attempt to cash in on this specialised field.
These programs are often marketed as quick, convenient, and inexpensive, sometimes promising certification in just a few hours.

The reality? They create a dangerous illusion of competence, posing significant risks to both the fitness professional and more critically, the cancer patient.

The Cancer Exercise Training Institute has been recognised as the world leader in oncology education in more than 55 countries.

29/08/2025

This meant the absolute world to me today. I love my job and helping people but don’t expect a clap on the back for doing a good job. This was beautiful and had a lovely, heartfelt message inside from one of my lovely ladies. Thank you! ❤️

06/08/2025

Physical activity plays a critical role throughout the cancer journey from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship.
A study published by The British Journal of Sports Medicine found individuals with moderate to high levels of physical activity prior to diagnosis had a 27% lower risk of disease progression and a 47% lower risk of all-cause mortality.
During treatment exercise can alleviate side effects and improve treatment efficacy.
Structured exercise programs post-treatment have been shown to reduce recurrence.
The benefits include:
Immune Function Enhancement
Inflammation Reduction
Hormonal Regulation
Metabolic Health Improvement
Reduced risk of osteoporosis and lymphedema with specific lymph drainage exercises, correctly performed.
Jane Lester is the founder of Northwest Health and Fitness and an Advanced Cancer Exercise Specialist with The Cancer Exercise Training Institute - a worldwide recognised accredited organisation.
With extensive experience working with all types of cancer both in the UK and USA.
Get in touch for your FREE consultation - ⁨07462 472818⁩

06/08/2025

Physical activity plays a critical role throughout the cancer journey from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship.
A study published by The British Journal of Sports Medicine found individuals with moderate to high levels of physical activity prior to diagnosis had a 27% lower risk of disease progression and a 47% lower risk of all-cause mortality.
During treatment exercise can alleviate side effects and improve treatment efficacy.
Structured exercise programs post-treatment have been shown to reduce recurrence.
The benefits include:
Immune Function Enhancement
Inflammation Reduction
Hormonal Regulation
Metabolic Health Improvement
Reduced risk of osteoporosis and lymphedema with specific lymph drainage exercises, correctly performed.
Jane Lester is the founder of Northwest Health and Fitness and an Advanced Cancer Exercise Specialist with The Cancer Exercise Training Institute - a worldwide recognised accredited organisation.
With extensive experience working with all types of cancer both in the UK and USA.
Get in touch for your FREE consultation - 07462 472818

28/07/2025

Cancellation for 11am Tuesday 29th. Please message to book

03/06/2025

10/04/2025

Ready for some lawn sessions today in this fabulous weather

28/03/2025

I wanted to share the progress of one of our fabulous ladies on here after unilateral mastectomy and LD Flap reconstruction. Regaining your range of motion, mobility and strength can be daunting. Added to that can be challenges such as cording, winged scapula lymphoedema etc. (some of which were present in the above case) BUT it is so easily achieved under the correct care and experience of a cancer exercise specialist. I am here for your questions, or any advice I can help you with. Northwest Health and Fitness

05/03/2025

SAVE 10% on all courses booked before March 17th!
Specialising in corrective exercise I can help those affected by chronic conditions or injuries, empowering you to regain daily function and move with confidence.
Taking the right approach to body and brain health has a great impact on illness, injury, cognitive decline and conditions affecting your day to day living.
*Cancer - Pre-hab, dealing with response to medication/treatment, lymph drainage exercise and post-op rehabilitation.
*Parkinson's Disease
*Stroke
*Orthopaedic conditions including recovery from joint replacement
*Personal training