Amanda

Amanda, aged 54, was undergoing active treatment for lymphoma and wanted to remain safely active despite the physical and emotional challenges that chemotherapy can bring. At the start, she was experiencing significant fatigue linked to treatment cycles, fluctuating energy levels, reduced strength, and uncertainty around what exercise was safe or appropriate during this stage of her care. Living in the US, she also required ongoing support to be delivered remotely.

Amanda’s goal was to maintain her strength and mobility throughout treatment, manage fatigue more effectively, and feel confident exercising even when symptoms varied from week to week. We worked together through regular one-to-one online clinical exercise sessions, carefully tailored around her treatment schedule. Sessions were adapted week by week based on how she was feeling, with a strong focus on safety, flexibility and reassurance rather than rigid progression. Exercise included gentle strength work, mobility, light cardiovascular activity and strategies to support fatigue management.

Across multiple treatment cycles, Amanda was able to maintain her strength and functional ability, improve her confidence with movement, and develop a better understanding of how to manage activity around lower-energy days. When treatment side effects were more pronounced, exercise intensity and volume were adjusted to ensure sessions remained supportive rather than overwhelming. On better days, progressions were introduced gently and safely.

Throughout her treatment, structured and professional guidance helped Amanda feel confident that the exercise she was completing was not only safe, but genuinely beneficial. She reports feeling more capable of managing fatigue, staying active, and trusting her body during a time that can often feel unpredictable. The consistent, individualised support allowed her to remain engaged in movement and maintain her physical wellbeing throughout her cancer treatment journey.