Fireflies Fitness:
Fitness support for the
Cancer Community
Welcome to our Community Interest Company
It may seem intuitive to rest when you have received a cancer diagnosis but in most cases the opposite is true. Moving and staying active through cancer is scientifically proven to be one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health.
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We believe that every person diagnosed has the right to crucial fitness support but due to lack of resources this is far from the case. We aim to close this gap in cancer care with our provision.
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With evidence & experience based knowledge we have created a range of inclusive physical & mental fitness programmes that will enhance the quality of life of people post cancer diagnosis. Created for people by people who have had a cancer diagnosis, we know how devastating cancer is. ​By integrating exercise into oncology care, the Fireflies Fitness team, who have a wealth of fitness and medical expertise, support people through all the stages, before, during & beyond treatment.​
We provide not only professional expertise, but comfort and the opportunity to connect with others in similar situations via private groups and organised meet-ups. This is an invaluable support and often long-lasting relationships are formed.​
Our support
We deliver support to people with a Primary or Secondary cancer diagnosis. ​
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We offer face-to-face fun, empowering, supportive provision, and are excited to currently be filming programmes that can be participated in at home in your own time.​
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Prehabilitation
It is scientifically proven that the correct exercise leading up to cancer treatment can reduce side effects, aid upcoming healing, and can be instrumental in the success of the treatment.
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Our Prehab provision enables people to go into treatment as strong as possible, both mentally and physically.
During active treatment
This is worked around the consent from your medical team. Usually the aim during active treatment is to maintain strength and mobility; help to prevent lean muscle turning to fat; and minimise side effects.
Rehabilitation
After active treatment is completed we are often left with weakened bodies, minds and immune systems. Pain may need managing and often we need to start learning to live in new bodies. Our exercise and healthy lifestyle programmes are a huge benefit at this time.
Beyond Cancer
Often this can be one of the unexpectedly, most challenging time for cancer patients. Our kind and caring specialists will help you to navigate this with the use of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
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Research studies have proved that a recurrence of cancer is at least 30% less likely with the correct, regular exercise.
Living with Cancer
When a cancer spreads to other parts of the body it becomes incurable; however, it is often treatable and many people live well with it.
Exercise can play a huge role in people reaching their full physical and mental wellness potential when living with cancer.