Elevate your career with the most comprehensive cancer exercise training program in the WORLD!

I'm a qualified Personal Trainer, Pilates & Indoor Cycle Trainer in Dublin. I highly recommend the course for anyone in the fitness industry looking to specialize in this field, as the knowledge and support provided by Andrea, Shannon and the team is invaluable.

Registering for the program was a Godsend for me. Not only did Andrea's lectures help explain the medical aspects that i quickly got lost in previously, we were able to ask questions and it was quite interactive! I LOVED being in the group!!! Andrea was so kind and patient with her explanations and Shannon was the amazing as well. What a wonderful moderator ! Keeping us on track and organized! I feel grateful and so fortunate to be part of this 'family'. I am so excited about the future opportunities and to be of service to more people.....

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning how to server cancer patients/survivors. The information and knowledge, along with the guidance and support you will receive is invaluable. I can honestly say since completing this course, I feel well prepared and excited to start empowering those who have been affected by cancer.

I have gained so much knowledge and a new understanding through CETI’s Cancer Exercise Specialist course. It has brought a new perspective and sense of empowerment -- not only my personal life, but also my career. I am confident that I did the best I knew to do during treatment, but looking back and knowing what I know now, I wish that I had that person guiding me, motivating me, giving me that sense of control to get through it and survive it even better.

The CES Pilates MAT Course

Pilates teachers, as well as health and fitness professionals seeking to share the healing benefits of Pilates, can now use the CES Pilates Mat Course to help cancer patients and survivors manage treatment side-effects and recovery through an integrated Pilates practice. The CES Mat Pilates exercises can be easily modified to suit practitioners’ limitations and abilities.

Pilates exercise that accompanies cancer is steadily gaining acceptance in the fitness community.

Safe and supportive programs are improving the quality of life for survivors. The physical and psychological benefits of Pilates can aid in the rehabilitation and recovery of cancer patients. The National Cancer Institute explains that exercise in general has been shown to be beneficial to cancer patients undergoing treatment and in recovery. Many forms of exercise may, however, be too high-impact for patients suffering from fatigue and muscle weakness. the CES Pilates Mat Course is a wonderful option for cancer patients because it is low-impact and features exercises that can be easily modified to suit a patient’s needs and abilities.

Cancer patients and survivors often present with muscle weakness and imbalance, limited range of motion, fatigue, and pain. The CES Pilates Mat Course allows patients to safely and gently reintroduce movement at any stage of recovery. The specific movements are dependent on the individual’s type and stage of cancer and recovery and addressed in the materials.

The deep breathing that is an integral component of Pilates-based exercise improves lymphatic drainage and may help to prevent or manage lymphedema.

Benefits of Pilates for Cancer Patients

Improvement in muscular strength and endurance
Corrects muscle imbalances
Increases range of motion
Better ability to perform activities of daily living
Improved cardiovascular function
Improved bone density
Weight control
Decreased depression
Decreased fatigue
Stress reduction

The CES Mat Pilates Course was developed by June Kahn, internationally recognized fitness leader and 2009 World IDEA Instructor of the Year, former Reebok World Master Trainer, and ACE, AFAA, & ACSM certified health & fitness instructor, along with Andrea Leonard, 37-year cancer survivor, author of “Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors,” NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and President/Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute. June and Andrea provide a Pilates-based rehabilitative exercise program that will help to improve the patient’s ability to cope with the mental and physical stress following cancer diagnosis and treatment. As a fitness professional you will learn how to develop a unique and individualized exercise program using a Pilates-based approach and the CETI training methodology.

* You must complete the CES Advanced Qualification in order to receive your Advanced Qualification as a Cancer Exercise Specialist®

* CETI will give you $25 to petition for CEU’s