Breaking Boundaries Between Resistance and Aerobic Training in Cancer Survivors

Abstract

Current exercise guidelines for cancer survivors continue to rely on a binary separation of resistance and aerobic training. This review proposes a stimulus-based continuum in which mechanical load, cardiorespiratory strain, metabolic stress, recovery density, and contraction velocity collectively determine physiological adaptations. This framework provides a conceptual basis for designing time-efficient, individualized exercise strategies beyond traditional modality labels in cancer care.