Program Goals Periodization Do's & Dont's Breathing Exercise Progression Exercise Tips... and More Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Beyond Phase 4: Abdominals Spinal Stabilization Lower Extremities Adjuvant Treatments Above & Beyond Equipment Sample Pages Contact Order the Book Browse the Book: Excerpts from Exercise Progression Kindly refer to Periodization, which lists the sequence of breast exercise progressions starting with Phase 1 (immediately post-surgery) and chronologically proceeding through Phase 4 (10 weeks post-surgery). The book includes an additional (4) four-chapter section titled Beyond Phase 4: Spinal Stabilization, Abdominals, Lower Extremities, and Adjuvant Treatments. The last program, Above and Beyond, is an Interval Training workout that combines endurance and strength training to increase the metabolic rate and improve body composition, bone density, and muscle tone simultaneously. All phases and programs have been scientifically designed for your safety and progress. Timing is dependent upon the physical condition of the individual, the length of the healing process, type of surgery involved, courses and types of adjuvant treatments, and recommendations of physicians, nurses and physical therapists. Variables, e.g., low blood counts, fatigue, nausea, muscle, joint or bone pain may exist temporarily and will change intermittently. They will and should effect particular exercise choices at given times. Consulting with one's health care practitioners and using sound judgement are of the utmost importance when making safe choices. Each phase of Staying Abreast is composed of approximately 7 - 15 different exercises. The program has been designed clearly and concisely with specific instructions and illustrations, and can be utilized by everyone (from the most experienced exerciser to patients who are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation). Many of the exercises are interchangeable within and among the different phases. Please be certain to pay special attention to instructions regarding form, moving gently and slowly, breathing, and numbers of sets and repetitions. We suggest that you briefly scan the entire book before exercising, in order to obtain an overview of the concepts of Staying Abreast. This information is contained in the book in Exploring the Book...How To. Next Page: Exercise Tips...and More Go to the top of this page. Back to the previous page.

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