Progressive Resistance Training Program in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

A 12-week, supervised, group based, progressive resistance training program involving the major muscle groups of the body will be tested. Details of the program: 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week, 7 exercises (leg press, leg curl, hamstring curl, chest press, lateral pull down, sit-ups and back extensions). In general 2-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions will be performed following a progression plan starting with more repetitions at lower intensity progressing to fewer repetitions at higher intensity during the 12-week period (American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand)