Abstract
Nia is a fusion fitness program that blends elements from the dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts, creating a workout that is adaptable to all ages and fitness levels. As a nontraditional form of exercise, Nia integrates body, mind, and spirit as well as the five sensations of flexibility, agility, mobility, strength, and stability. Nia incorporates both cardiovascular and whole-body conditioning and is adaptable to those with a sedentary or active lifestyle, making it useful for the varying abilities of cancer survivors. Oncology nurses are in a key position to educate individuals with cancer on the benefits of exercise, such as improved physical functioning and quality of life, and decreased cancer-related fatigue. The purpose of this article is to familiarize oncology nurses with the potential benefits of Nia for cancer survivors.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 689-692 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2014 |
Keywords
- Complementary and alternative therapies
- Exercise
- Survivorship
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Oncology(nursing)
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