The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) establishes the global standard for integrating physical activity into oncology care. Their multidisciplinary consensus guidelines recommend that cancer survivors perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and two days of strength training weekly to mitigate fatigue, improve physical function, and enhance long-term survival.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) establishes evidence-based guidelines proving that supervised, individualized exercise is safe and highly effective during and after cancer treatment. Targeted physical activity helps reduce cancer-related fatigue, eases depression, minimizes treatment side effects, and improves overall physical functioning and survival.
CSM partners with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to promote the Moving Through Cancer (https://eimgreenville.org/moving-through-cancer/) initiative, which aims to integrate exercise into standard oncology care. Locally, Greenville offers several evidence-based programs designed specifically for cancer recovery:
• Prisma Health Moving On Program: A free 12-week program for post-treatment survivors focusing on aerobic conditioning to reduce fatigue and de-conditioning. Sessions are supervised by oncology-certified trainers at the Life Center YMCA.
• LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: Offered through the YMCA of Greenville, this 12-week, evidence-based program features customized exercise regimens for cancer patients and survivors to rebuild strength, endurance, and community.
Healthy Moves Lymphatic Exercise: Offered via the Cancer Support Community at the Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center, these therapeutic classes support the lymphatic system, promote circulation, and build stamina.
Exercise is Medicine Greenville (EIMG): A local initiative in partnership with ACSM, the USC School of Medicine Greenville, and Prisma Health that embeds physical activity as an active part of chronic disease.
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