Macmillan Move More East Lothian (Enjoy Leisure)

Who is this for?

People aged 16 years old and over, and living with cancer.

Who provides this?

Enjoyleisure

Description

Macmillan Move More East Lothian is a physical activity programme for people living with and beyond cancer across the county to become, and stay, more physically active and improve health throughout their cancer experience.

Move More is a 12-week programme with ongoing support for up to a year, delivered by enjoyleisure, in partnership with East Lothian Council and Macmillan Cancer Support.

You can apply to join or be referred by a healthcare professional, and fully-trained Cancer Rehabilitation exercise instructors and volunteers then facilitate the activities both in-person and online, ensuring they are tailored and at a pace that’s right for you. The programme can help to build confidence, balance and strength, in a fun and supportive environment. The programme offers a range of activities, including:

• gym/circuit-based classes
• gentle movement classes (Tai Chi / Qigong fusion with meditation)
• health and wellbeing walks
• gardening groups

For people living with cancer, taking part in physical activity before, during and after cancer treatment can play a huge part in enabling them to take back control, prevent and manage some of the effects of treatment such as fatigue, depression and risks to heart health.