Andrea Leonard

Andrea Leonard is the President and Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute and a pioneer in the field of exercise oncology. Since 1996, Andrea has written fourteen books on exercise for cancer survivors, produced countless videos, and has trained thousands of fitness professionals worldwide to become Cancer Exercise Specialists. www.thecancerspecialist.com
Is It Time to Specialize?
BY Andrea Leonard
Nov. 2 2021
The last year and a half has forced the majority of us in the fitness industry to reevaluate, and perhaps question, our career. We have seen countless facilities close their doors and personal trainer
Breast Cancer’s Best-Kept Secret: Lymphedema
BY Andrea Leonard
Nov. 10 2020
After 25 years of working with cancer patients I would venture to say that only about 90% of them knew what lymphedema was... View More
Safety and Efficacy First
BY Andrea Leonard
Feb. 17 2020
The most common issues that plague post-mastectomy patients are Upper-crossed Syndrome (UCS) and range of motion limitations in the affected shoulder... View More
Facing the challenge of competing with underqualified trainers
BY Andrea Leonard
Feb. 1 2018
As a personal trainer, you may find it increasingly difficult to compete in an industry that has no licensure... View More
Education trends: Understanding breast cancer and exercise
BY Andrea Leonard
Oct. 1 2017
Working with breast cancer patients is a valuable experience; an in-depth understanding and specialized training of common side-effects, physical implications and comorbidities is critical prior to training
Educate parents about safe and effective training for young athletes
BY Andrea Leonard
July 1 2017
As trainers, we are all looking for new ways to increase and maintain our client base. As a parent, I know that I will spend money on my children; especially if it leads to a full-ride! This presents... View More
The need and opportunity for cancer specialists
BY Andrea Leonard
April 2 2017
Since the first cancer exercise programs surfaced in the mid-nineties, several organizations have realized the importance, as well as profitability, of adding cancer specialty training and certifications... View More