Mixed
Supervised aerobic exercise training (AET) significantly improves patient-rated physical functioning, overall quality of life, fatigue, and cardiovascular fitness in lymphoma patients, with improvements mediated by increased peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak).
If you have lymphoma, supervised aerobic exercise (like cycling) 3 times a week for 12 weeks can significantly improve your physical function, energy levels, and mood. Start at a moderate intensity and gradually increase duration and intensity. This is safe even while undergoing chemotherapy and does not negatively impact your treatment outcomes.
AET was superior to UC for patient-rated physical functioning... overall QoL... fatigue... cardiovascular fitness... Change in peak cardiovascular fitness mediated the change in patient-rated physical functioning.
Why this rating
Randomized Controlled Trial with high adherence (median 92%), intention-to-treat analysis, and statistically significant results across multiple endpoints.
Source
Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Functioning and Quality of Life in Lymphoma Patients
Kerry S. Courneya et al. · Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2009
This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →