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The Importance of Strength Training: A Call To Action

May 05, 2021 07:00PM - Apr 05, 2021 08:00PM EDT
Online Event
Overview

Join cancer exercise specialist Linnley Sweeney as she summarizes what we have learned through various experts this year about the importance of exercise, especially strength training. A live demo will also give you great ideas of how to work out at home- modifications will be shared, so don't feel like you have to be in the best of shape to attend. Come as you are, and come with questions! 

Agenda
07:00 PM
Introductions
Audrey Burton-Bethke and Linnley Sweeney
Audrey and Linnley welcome everybody, introduce the event agenda, and explain the importance of strength training for myeloma patients.
07:10 PM
Live Demonstration
Linnley Sweeney
Linnley Sweeney gives a live demonstration and shares new ideas of how to work out at home, including modifications.
07:40 PM
Question and Answer
Audience
Audrey answers questions from the audience about the presentation and other topics related to fitness for myeloma patients.
Speakers & Moderators
Healthtree contact Linnley Sweeney

Linnley Sweeney

Linnley joined the Myeloma Crowd in January 2020 to share her passion for health. Her husband is a Childhood Cancer Survivor as well as a Cancer Biologist. Finding a cure, better treatments, and balancing life through treatment is a huge passion of their family. She's a mom of an energetic 6-year old, marathon runner, and Ironman finisher- fitness has been a huge part of her life and she loves to share it with others.
Healthtree contact Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey joined the Myeloma Crowd as the Community Manager in 2020 after previously working in the nonprofit field for 4 years as a director of Fundraising and Development. She graduated from BYU with a major in Spanish and Nonprofit Management. Audrey is passionate about serving others, loves learning, and enjoys a nice mug of hot chocolate no matter the weather.