Exercise at the Zakim Center
Why Exercising During & After Cancer Treatment is Important
In this video, Nancy Campbell, MS, exercise physiologist at Dana-Farber, shares seven reasons why exercise is important for patients throughout their cancer journey.
Dana-Farber patients can meet with Nancy for free, virtual consultations, where she can answer fitness-related questions and provide personalized exercise tips.
Email the Zakim Center or call 617-632-3322 to schedule a consultation now!
Upcoming Exercise Classes
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CANCELLED: Strength Training
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Event Begins:
10 Feb, 2023 - 01:00 PM
Event Ends: 10 Feb, 2023 - 01:45 PM
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Event Begins:
10 Feb, 2023 - 01:00 PM
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Qigong & Meditation
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Event Begins:
10 Feb, 2023 - 02:00 PM
Event Ends: 10 Feb, 2023 - 02:45 PM
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Event Begins:
10 Feb, 2023 - 02:00 PM
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Strength Training
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Event Begins:
17 Feb, 2023 - 01:00 PM
Event Ends: 17 Feb, 2023 - 01:45 PM
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Event Begins:
17 Feb, 2023 - 01:00 PM
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Qigong & Meditation
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Event Begins:
17 Feb, 2023 - 02:00 PM
Event Ends: 17 Feb, 2023 - 02:45 PM
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Event Begins:
17 Feb, 2023 - 02:00 PM
Yoga Class Videos
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Chair Stretch & Strength 1-11-23
17 Jan, 2023This 45-minute class is done seated in a chair or standing with the support of a chair. The focus of the class is calming the mind and stretching a... -
Chair Yoga Flow 9-15-22
15 Dec, 2022This 45-minute chair yoga invites you to find movement in a way that is gentle and supportive. The practice invites awareness into the body and act...
Cardio & Aerobic Class Videos
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Beginners Aerobics/Cardio Workout 12-8-22
15 Dec, 2022This 30-minute aerobic cardio workout class will help get your heart rate up and pumping in a fun way! Aerobic cardio exercise promotes cardiovascu... -
Beginners Aerobics/Cardio Workout 10-13-22
15 Dec, 2022This 30-minute aerobic cardio workout class will help get your heart rate up and pumping in a fun way! Aerobic cardio exercise promotes cardiovascu...
Core Strength Class Videos
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Core Strength 9-7-22
15 Dec, 2022In this 30-min class, you’ll incorporate core strength and stretch movements to improve your core stability and body wellness. Sessions involve a m...
Nancy Campbell, MS
Nancy Campbell is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in the Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Nancy provides personalized exercise consultations for patients through the Zakim Center. She also teaches several strength training based exercise classes for patients and survivors via Zoom. Nancy has been a part of over 15 research studies looking at the benefits of exercise and healthy living for cancer survivors. She has been at Dana-Farber since 2005, is a certified ACE Personal Trainer and has the American College of Sports Medicine Cancer Exercise Trainer certification.
Juliana joined the Zakim Center in 2017 as a Movement Instructor. Since 2000, she has taught various movement classes including Yoga, Mat Pilates, Aerobics, Step, Kick Boxing, Core, Muscle Conditioning, and Resist-a-Ball ® class styles. Juliana has certifications in Yoga (E-RYT 500), Personal Training (ACE-CPT), Mat Pilates (Physicalmind Institute®), Yoga for Cancer (y4c®), Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra, Cancer Exercise Specialist (CETI), and Senior Fitness Specialist (ACE).
Rami Rones is a gold medalist, award-winning martial artist in both the U.S. and China. With 16 years of experience leading Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation classes, he focuses on helping individuals with conditions such as cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, aging, injuries, and stress. Rami is a consultant on mind/body therapies at Harvard and Tufts Medical Schools, and is the co-author of numerous publications. In addition to his work at the Zakim Center, Rami also lectures and instructs in the techniques of the Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation philosophies in hospitals, institutions, and schools around the world.
Read more of Rami's story here!