CUFITTER™: Fighting cancer with fitness

Specialist exercise to support your body and mind at every stage of your cancer journey

What is CUFITTER™?

CUFITTER™ is Cancer United’s specialist cancer exercise programme — a safe, expertly designed system of classes and one-to-one support that helps people build strength, improve fitness, and feel more in control during and after treatment.

Led by trained cancer exercise specialists, CUFITTER™ offers tailored sessions for every stage of the cancer journey, helping members move better, feel stronger, and live with confidence.

Who we support

People living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis
Those currently in treatment of recovery
Individuals managing cancer alongside other health conditions
Carers, family members and friends seeking guidance or connection

At Cancer United everyone belongs.

Benefits of CUFITTER™

CUFITTER™ is designed to help people build strength, confidence, and resilience through safe, specialist-led exercise. These benefits highlight how our programme supports physical recovery, emotional wellbeing, and a greater sense of control throughout and beyond cancer treatment.

Build physical strength and stamina

Mitigate cancer related fatigue

Improve co-ordination and body control

Help reduce stress and anxiety

Restore belief in your body’s ability

Our classes

Classes designed around you

CHEMOSIZE

ChemoSize is a gentle, supportive exercise class designed to tackle the most frequently reported side effects of treatment.

CUSTRONGER

CUSTRONGER is a progressive strength-based class. Designed to build muscle, endurance, balance and coordination through controlled resistance and bodyweight exercises, the class also helps improve cardio fitness and stamina.

FIT & BUST

Offers a safe, supportive space to rebuild strength, mobility and confidence after breast surgery or treatment. Fit & Bust helps you move forward with confidence, improving both physical health and overall quality of life.

PROSKICK

The class is designed for male specific cancers and focuses on improving strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness.

CUSEATED

CUSEATED is a seated version of a traditional yoga style exercise class focussing on flexibility, circulation, co-ordination, mobility and breathing, providing a positive bridge towards becoming more active.

OUTCYCLECANCER

OUTCYCLECANCER is an outdoor cycling group for those who enjoy fitness, freedom and friendship on two wheels.

OUTSTRIDECANCER

OUTSTRIDECANCER is a friendly walking group. A simple yet powerful way to stay active, connect with others and enjoy the outdoors.

ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING

One-to-One Training is an opportunity for you to have a personalised session with one of our instructors individually tailored to your individual needs and goals.

CUPILATES

CU Pilates is a gentle, mixed-cancer exercise class designed to help participants reconnect with their bodies through functional movement and Pilates-inspired exercises. Each exercise can be adapted to individual needs.

PREHABILITATION

Prehabilitation helps you get ready for treatment by improving fitness, reducing side effects, and boosting confidence. Our CUFITTER™ team provides tailored support so you can start treatment in the best possible shape.

What our attendees say:

“The instructors understand cancer in a way regular gyms don’t. Every class feels safe, supportive, and tailored to what my body can do.”

CUfitter Member

“CUFitter helped me trust my body again. I’d lost the nerve to return to a mainstream gym after cancer, but the support here rebuilt my self-belief — and now I feel ready to take on any gym.”

CUfitter Member

“Joining CUFitter changed everything. I’m fitter, more confident, and finally feel like myself again. I’d been left adrift after treatment, feeling forgotten — CUFitter reminded me I still mattered.”

CUfitter Member

Still have questions?

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Ready to get started?

Whether you’re brand new to exercise or ready to continue your fitness journey, CUFITTER™ is here to help you take the next step.