Adding years by adding sweat

If you are here, chances are you might want to try a good sweat session. 

A study conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center concluded that 2.5 hours of exercise per week could lead to increased life expectancy by as much as 27%. Getting active can also reduce your risk of developing several types of cancer.

Exercise can sometimes be a stressful word for people, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are five ways you can make fitness work for you.

1. Find your pace

We all start somewhere, so find a timeframe to be active without overdoing it. Start with just 15 minutes a day and gradually increase as you become adjusted to your new, healthy lifestyle. 

2. Make it fun

No one likes a boring workout routine. Find ways to move that you are excited about! Whether you are rolling out your mat for yoga or grabbing your free weights for strength training, explore fitness options that get you excited to get active. 

3. Make a plan

Make exercise a priority by incorporating it daily into your schedule. Add a reminder on your phone or pop it into your email calendar.

4. “I get to,” versus “I have to”

Incorporating something new into your routine can feel stressful, but switching the narrative can make fitness feel less like a chore and more like a luxury. Exercise is self-care, not another thing on your to-do list! Be grateful for showing up that day and doing your best. 

5. Find a fitness friend

Nothing is better than fitness with friends. Connect with someone in your life and get active together. Not able to see your friends in person? Try live and on-demand classes that you can take together, virtually. 

It doesn’t matter how you get active, as long as you do! Are you up for the challenge? Take the first step toward your next sweat session by registering for this year’s virtual #PreventCancer5k. In addition to the untimed 5k, enjoy a week-long virtual health fair featuring exclusive access to fitness, health, well-being and nutrition offerings from health vendors, including a virtual cardio class from MyVictory! Register for the #PreventCancer5k today!

MyVictory’s mission is to improve the quality of cancer survivor’s lives while reducing their risk for recurrence and mortality by providing an accessible and motivational digital exercise and wellness platform. Our goal is to create a caring and motivational environment that helps survivors achieve their goals, avoid recurrence, and live longer and more active lives through exercise and the support of their friends and family.