When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my lifelong fitness gave me the strength to survive

Caroline's story proves that exercise isn't just about looking good - it can be the difference between life and death. As a lifelong exerciser who maintained her commitment even through chemotherapy, Caroline demonstrates how fitness becomes medicine when you need it most. In this powerful conversation, Caroline shares: • How lifelong exercise created the foundation for cancer survival • The commitment she made to exercise throughout her entire cancer journey • How her gym community supported her when she couldn't be around people • Why she exercised every week during chemo, even if just floor exercises • The mental health benefits that got her out of bed during treatment • How her personal trainer gave her gym keys for safe, solo workouts • Why she can say "hand on heart" that exercise saved her life Key Quote: "I can honestly say hand on heart that it saved my life throughout the cancer journey. I think because I was pretty fit when I was diagnosed, it gave me the strength and resilience to be able to get through a very difficult period of time." This isn't about extreme fitness or perfect routines. It's about how consistent, lifelong movement creates a foundation of strength that can carry you through life's biggest challenges. https://getactiveforlife.com