“OLDER ATHLETES ALSO
HAVE TO BE MINDFUL OF
ELEMENTS, SUCH AS STRESS,
POOR NUTRITION AND
LACK OF SLEEP, THAT MAKE
THEM MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO INJURY.”
ANNE NAPPI
OWNER OF BODY 4 BODY FITNESS
FIGHTING BREAST CANCER
In addition to being a fitness trainer and business owner, ANNE NAPPI is a two-time breast cancer survivor and mother of two (a daughter, 21,
and a son, 18). “Early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer,” says Nappi. She also credits a healthy diet and exercise for helping her
fight the disease. “A wholesome diet, low in sugar and processed foods, combined with daily exercise helped me to keep my body healthy and
functioning properly,” she says. Nappi cautions that while going through treatment, it is important to really listen to what your body is telling you.
She recommends a diet of “nutrient dense” foods, such as organic fruits and vegetables, as well as light strength-training and cardio. “Gentle
exercise and movement is advised when feeling tired from the effects of chemo and radiation,” Nappi says. “Try just a short daily walk outside
in the fresh air. When energy improves, then take advantage of increasing exercise time and intensity accordingly.”