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HIIT and Resistance Training May Slow Breast Cancer Growth

9/15/2025

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A study from Australia revealed that resistance training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can inhibit cancer cell growth in breast cancer survivors.
After one session, participants exhibited up to 47% more myokines in their blood.
Myokines may regulate metabolism and reduce inflammation, potentially lowering cancer growth by 20-30%.
The study included 32 women, averaging 59 years old, treated for breast cancer.
Researchers acknowledged limitations, such as the small sample size and focus on a single cancer type.

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Story summary

A study from Australia revealed that resistance training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can inhibit cancer cell growth in breast cancer survivors.
After one session, participants exhibited up to 47% more myokines in their blood.
Myokines may regulate metabolism and reduce inflammation, potentially lowering cancer growth by 20-30%.
The study included 32 women, averaging 59 years old, treated for breast cancer.
Researchers acknowledged limitations, such as the small sample size and focus on a single cancer type.