Table 2.

ACSM Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors^a.

Aerobic	Resistance	Flexibility
• 150 min/week of moderate-intensity activity, or	• Muscle strengthening activities at moderate intensity >2 days/week for each muscle group	• Stretch major muscle groups and tendons on days other activities are performed
• 75 min/week of vigorous-intensity activity, or
• Equivalent combination

Abbreviation: ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine.

^aThe guidelines were adapted from the US Department of Health and Human Services (US DHHS) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.¹⁷⁷ In general, cancer patients are recommended a similar exercise prescription as healthy individuals provided the individual has no contraindications to exercise or a limited work capacity. However, additional supervision may be required depending on the health status or functional impairments (eg, cachexia severity, cancer type, cancer stage, etc). Lighter intensities and slower progression to greater volume/intensities are recommended.