ABOUT THE BATTLE CANCER PROGRAM
The aim of the Battle Cancer Program is to engage people who have experienced cancer in a meaningful pathway of structured, and progressive, exercise rehabilitation.
We focus on building physical confidence and independence, and a belief in a better quality of life and health for the future.
HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT
Our driving philosophy is restoration through rehabilitation; motivation through inspiration; hope through healing.
Whilst adhering to best practice in terms of physical rehabilitation in the wake of treatment for cancer, the Battle Cancer Program is distinctly different to the common means of assisted recovery through exercise.
Firstly, the Battle Cancer Program is housed within the world’s best gym facilities and delivered by the most highly skilled and experienced fitness professionals operating within the global sector.
Secondly, the focus of the exercise sessions, from day one, is to instil life-long compliance with exercise as a behaviour and not merely as a means of short-term intervention. The Battle Cancer Program is a new beginning for those who choose to enrol, and the first step towards believing and achieving new standards of health and fitness.
Finally, the environments that house the Battle Cancer Program are inspiring and inclusive, and most importantly non-medical.
Inclusion Criteria
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A minimum of two months clear of all active cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical intervention)
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Signed off by their doctor to take part in physical activity.
Exclusion Criteria
We look at everyone as an individual, and individuals need individual responses! If you would like to take part but feel your circumstances do not quite fit into our inclusion criteria, please message us at info@battlecancerprogram.com and chat to our team.
THE PROGRAM
wHAT DOES A TYPICAL BATTLE CANCER pROGRAM CLASS LOOK LIKE?
On starting your Battle Cancer Program class, we will begin with a gentle warm up consisting of dynamic exercises to prepare the body for upcoming activities, focusing on gently increasing the heart rate and loosening the muscles!
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​We will then go into the first section of the class with a focus on strength and fundamental movements - our bread and butter! Some examples of these are squats, lunges, deadlifts and overhead mobility.
As the weeks progress, we will continue to work and build on these, adding weight as you are ready and your Coach is confident you are moving well.
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The second half of the class will consist of a workout with more of a cardiovascular structure! This might involve rowing, box steps, kettlebell work amongst a variety of other movements.
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The sessions will finish with well earned cool down with stretches to aid recovery and improve flexibility.
Each session is carefully designed to ensure safety, promote gradual progression, and foster a supportive community environment. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace, with modifications provided as needed.
THE 12 WEEKS
THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF attendING two 1-hour classes per week, for 12-weeks to kickstart rebuilding strength and fitness. The program is fully-funded to make it free for participants and ensure there is no financial barrier to participation.
The program uses simple, accessible movements, and OUR CERTIFIED coachES guides each individual at their own pace, taking into consideration:
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Specific energy needs and capabilities
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Any soft-tissue issues associated with surgery
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Physical abilities and limitations
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The specific goals that relate to the individual
OUR TEAM
SCOTT BRITTON
Founder & Trustee
Scott founded Battle Cancer while working in the police as a Detective Sargent. He has since left his career in the emergency services to pursue Battle Cancer full time and has gone on to found The Battle Cancer Program as a registered charity, as well as CrossFit Affiliate, Move Forward Gym.
Scott's own fitness career began in Powerlifting where he won national titles. He currently competes at a high level in CrossFit and serves as part of Men's Health Elite Squad as a fitness professional and coach. Scott is also a Nike Trainer.
DR COLIN ROBERTSON
Director of Science & Research
Col is an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (UKSCA), accredited Kinanthropometrist (body composition specialist), and a qualified Nutritionalist, equipping him with an all-round knowledge and understanding of how best to develop people along the road of their health and fitness goals.
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Col is well-published amongst the peer-reviewed scientific literature and has authored leading impact papers. From clinical rehabilitation, right up to elite sports performance, Col has worked with an extremely broad range of athletes and individuals.
ABBY GOULD
Program Coordinator
After years of volunteering with Battle Cancer, Abby took the step to become further involved with the charity side of the organisation in 2021.
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As well as coordinating Programs across the world, Abby is a NASM-certified coach with experience working with people from a range of fitness abilities.
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Abby's ethos is that physical exercise and a good support system is key to a person’s recovery and has realised her belief while coaching the Battle Cancer Program at Move Forward Gym in Devon.
"The programming that has been put in place for Battle Cancer Program members is empowering, evidence-based, and most importantly effective. I am extremely proud to have been able to help the Battle Cancer Program team set new standards, and I look forward to seeing how we can evolve this into even better best-practice, and watching the lives that will be transformed as a direct result of this incredible initiative."