Bicycle Network: Prevention

The Cancer Council in Australia says: 'Being physically active probably reduces the risk of cancer of the breast (especially in post-menopausal women)'.

The National Cancer Institute in the USA says 'There is strong evidence that physical activity is associated with reduced risk of cancers of the breast'.

The Cancer Council in Australia says:

For cancer prevention, the evidence suggests that 30-60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity may be most beneficial. Therefore people should try and work up to doing 30 minutes or more of vigorous activity (such as aerobics, jogging or fast cycling) or 60 minutes or more of moderate activity (such as brisk walking or medium-paced swimming) every day.

For people that are inactive, any increase in physical activity is beneficial. Cancer Council encourages people to increase the amount of incidental activity they do, as this can help increase the total amount of energy burnt and assist in maintaining a healthy body weight.

Preventing Breast Cancer - Cancer Council Australia

The Cancer Council in Australia says: 'Being physically active probably reduces the risk of cancer of the breast (especially in post-menopausal women)'.

Preventing Breast Cancer - National Cancer Institute USA

There is strong evidence that physical activity is associated with reduced risk of cancers of the colon and breast