This is the 8th book on home exercise guides, which includes an extra chapter on breast cancer exercise benefits and precautions and other information. It has been proven that exercise and nutrition are two of the main factors that you can control for a healthy lifestyle. Many people do not know how to start or progress an exercise program. There are hundreds of pictures for beginner, intermediate and advanced exercise programs, as well as a list of equipment that you can use in the home. This book is for: *Those that have been diagnosed or are breast cancer survivors and: are currently or may have had treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation; are planning or have had surgeries and/or at risk for lymphedema.*The beginner who has never exercised before or the individual that has mastered the basics, but wants to know how to advance to the next level.*The personal trainer, physical therapist, or other coaches who would like to know more about precautions with breast cancer patients or clients.What is covered in this book?*What is Breast Cancer; screening, pathology, staging, prognosis markers, genes *Breast surgeries, Reconstruction, Implants, Tissue Expanders, Tissue flap surgeries *Sentinel and Axillary node dissection *Lymph Nodes and Lymphedema *Treatments: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Hormone therapy, Targeted therapy *Side effects of treatments and how to manage *Cancer and Exercise *Exercise Contraindications / Precautions after Surgery *Post Mastectomy Exercises and Recommendations *Eating Hints Before, During and After Cancer Treatments (National Cancer Institute)**Home Exercise Guides - pictures and explanations, Myofascial release; Flexibility /Stretching; Core Stability; Balance with progression to Standing strengthening exercises; Strengthening; Lower extremity - Lying and Seated and Upper extremity; Benefits and Factors to consider before starting an exercise program; Vital signs and how to monitor exercise intensity; Temperature - Heat and Cold; Dehydration; Anatomy - Anatomical Positions and Directions, Muscles/Joint actions, Skeleton/ROM; Equipment needed for home exercise; Warm up/cool down-Duration, Frequency, Intensity and Primary Movement Patterns*Nutrition: Protein, Amino Acids, Fats, Carbohydrates, sugars, glycogen, glycemic index; Vitamins and Minerals

Breast Cancer & Lymphedema Exercise Benefits & Precautions: Lost Temple Fitness; Home Exercise Guide - Pre/Post Rehab and Nutrition