Improve treatment outcomes, prevent recurrence, and rebuild after a cancer diagnosis.
Move better. Live better
Move Beyond Cancer
“You have cancer.” Those three words changed your life.
Facing cancer is scary, but you don't have to travel that path alone. Our Move Beyond Cancer class connects you to compassionate, highly trained instructors and a tribe of people who can relate to your journey. Expert instructors will guide you safely through a gentle progression of functional exercises. The program is designed to help you improve treatment outcomes, rebuild your strength and energy, and reconnect with your body. Though you will be in a group setting, a thorough initial assessment and a small class size allow us to give you individualized instruction with modifications to address your unique needs. Whether you have been recently diagnosed or have completed treatment, our specially designed program will help you move beyond cancer.
The Benefits of Exercise
Research shows that exercising before, during, and after cancer treatment improves your chances of survival and improves your ability to tolerate treatment. An aggressive cancer often needs an aggressive course of treatment that can take a heavy toll on the body. Strengthening the body through exercise helps you to tolerate a more intense course of treatment. Exercise is an underutilized tool that offers significant benefits to put you in the best position to face cancer.
Through exercise, you can:
- Prevent or decrease the symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
- Improve mental health by combating stress, anxiety, and depression
- Improve sleep
- Build strength and endurance to combat the fatigue associated with cancer
- Strengthen the heart
- Improve balance
- Maintain or increase bone mass
- Improve cognitive function to combat "chemo-brain"
- Boost the immune system
- Prevent cancer recurrence
- Recover faster
We're Vaccinated
Your health and safety is our top priority. We clean all of the equipment before each class, wear masks, and stay up-to-date with our vaccinations to keep you protected.
Experience and Knowledge
Our programs are backed by the knowledge and experience of Founder and CEO Jessica Tax, who earned her BS in Kinesiology from CSU Sacramento. She has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry and more than 5 years of experience helping survivors move through treatment and rebuild once treatment is completed. Fueled by a desire to help those affected by cancer and a belief that exercise is medicine, Jessica works diligently to provide a cancer fitness program to help you move beyond cancer.
Personalization
Prior to joining classes, you'll undergo a thorough health and fitness assessment to establish your baseline so our coaches know your strengths and weaknesses. With that information, our coaches are able to build workouts that are designed to focus on the areas of fitness that you need the most. Class sizes are intentionally small so our coaches can give you individualized attention, ensuring you get the most out of each session.
Support and Understanding
Move Beyond Cancer classes are exclusively for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers (cargivers are included in your membership). Move forward and rebuild with people who understand the challenges you are facing. Share your experiences and your triumphs with fellow survivors!
Ready to move beyond cancer?
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Classes meet at:
Deane Dance Center
3385 Lanatt St
Sacramento, CA 95819
*Please note that this location is a shared space and not the business location for Move Up Health and Fitness. Appointments are necessary for classes.
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Personal Training
Let us do what we do best and craft your personalized exercise program to accelerate your results. Get the most out of every workout with instruction from our expert trainers. They’ll keep you motivated and make sure you stay on track to reach your health and fitness goals.
Health Coaching
Do you have health and fitness goals, but you’re just not sure which exercises are best or what lifestyle changes to make? Connect with a health coach to get expert guidance and come up with the perfect plan to reach your goals faster. Get regular check-ins to monitor your progress and plan your next steps.
Exercise Classes to Battle Parkinson's Disease
Research shows that exercise can slow or even halt the progression of Parkinson’s disease, and we’re here to make every workout count. Join forces with our expert coaches who will challenge and motivate you to move better, faster, and stronger. Reach new levels of fitness while stopping Parkinson’s in its tracks.
Exercise Classes for Those Affected by Cancer
Facing cancer is scary, but you do not have to travel that path alone. Our Move Beyond Cancer class connects you to compassionate, highly trained instructors and a tribe of people who can relate to your journey. Improve treatment outcomes, prevent recurrence, and rebuild after a cancer diagnosis with this specialized exercise program.
Tai Chi for Balance
Don’t live in fear of falling. If you feel unsteady, have anxiety about or are at risk of falling, this is the class for you. The slow, deliberate movement of Tai Chi will help you build lower body strength, increase your range of motion, and improve your reflexes to improve your balance and prevent falls.
On-demand Workout Videos
Need a flexible option so you can exercise any place, any time? Choose from a variety of workouts in our video library to build a stronger, more limber, energetic you. Videos are added monthly!