High Intensity Functional Training in the Rehabilitation of Cancer Survivors

"The exercise intervention for this study will be HIFT, defined as a style of training that incorporates functional, multimodal movements, performed at relatively high intensity, and designed to improve parameters of general physical fitness and performance. The program design and template will be based on the principles of the HIFT program called CrossFit®. CrossFit is described as a strength and conditioning program that focuses on constantly varying functional movements, performed at a relatively high intensity. CrossFit training includes a variety of elements from gymnastics (e.g., floor, bar and ring exercises), weightlifting exercises (e.g., squats, cleans, snatches and presses with a barbell, dumbbell or kettlebell), and cardiovascular activities (e.g., running or rowing)."