Physical Activity

Include physical activity into your daily routine – even if it’s 10 minutes at a time.

Any physical activity you do is beneficial, and the more you do the better.

• There is strong evidence that physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cancers of the colon and breast and with improved quality of life among cancer patients. 
• Most evidence suggests that physical activity reduces breast cancer risk in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. 
• High levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity during adolescence may be especially protective. 
• Although a lifetime of regular, vigorous activity is thought to be of greatest benefit, women who increase their physical activity after menopause may also experience a reduced risk compared to inactive women. 
• Existing evidence shows decreasing risk of breast cancer as the frequency and duration of physical activity increases. Most studies suggest that 30-60 minutes per day of moderate to high-intensity physical activity is associated with a reduction in breast cancer risk.