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Andrea Leonard, Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute (CETI)

Andrea knew that her calling in life was
o help make a difference in the lives
of cancer patients worldwide.
– E.G. Beres

Cancer Exercise Training Institute
World Leader in Exercise Oncology
Since 2004

Exercise brings immediate results for the people in your life and in your community who are living with cancer.
The good news … cancer survival rates continue to climb … yet 84% of survivors remain physically inactive.

Even more concerning, according to a recent analysis from the National Cancer Institute … more than one‑third of U.S. cancer survivors reported no leisure‑time physical activity in 2022.

Only 15.9 % met federal guidelines for aerobic and muscle‑strengthening exercise. AND 84% don’t — meaning roughly 8 out of 10, or 80% of survivors, are not meeting minimum activity recommendations.

This inactivity crisis limits survivors’ ability to regain strength, manage treatment side effects, and reduce recurrence risk.

Physical activity not only improves treatment outcomes but can also help prevent weight gain, reduce the risk of other cancers and chronic diseases, and enhance overall quality of life.

Sources:
cancer.org

progressreport.cancer.gov

The Cancer Exercise Training Institute (CETI) offers a rigorous certification program that can empowers you to help close this gap. By becoming an OncoVie™ Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, you will gain the knowledge and skills to safely guide survivors through tailored exercise programs and help the 80% who currently fall short of guidelines
cancerexercise.io
Here is what the certification process looks like:
  • Enroll or Apply for a Scholarship for the upcoming cohort class and access the course portal, schedule, and materials.
  • Guided Training & Four Comprehensive Modules: Follow live and on‑demand sessions covering oncology basics, exercise prescription, contraindications, and case studies. The curriculum is designed to prepare you thoroughly for the certification exam.
  • Extended Study Option: Need more time? You can take up to six months to review the modules and study materials at your own pace before sitting for the exam.
  • Certification Exam: When ready, complete the 125‑question online exam. It is open‑book and untimed, allowing you to demonstrate mastery of the material without unnecessary pressure.
  • Launch Your Practice: After passing the exam, begin working with your first clients. CETI provides guidance on marketing, networking, and building a practice so you can start changing lives immediately.
  • Help Survivors Thrive: With your new expertise, you can design safe individualized programs that help cancer patients and survivors increase activity levels and reap the benefits of exercise.
Your work can now provide a solution for the 8 out of 10 survivors who can gain immense benefits from even small improvements in exercise. By guiding survivors toward safe and effective physical activity, you will make a tangible difference in their recovery and long‑term health.
We are happy to answer any questions you have about the scholarship program, certification, course schedules, or how this program can fit into your personal or professional development or to the team that you work with.
Check out (free access) the first session in the August Zoom Guided Class to become an OncoVie™ Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist.
Watch/Read through Session 1: “An Introduction to Cancer” HERE.
You can still enroll and save 45% until later this week (when we close the August class enrollment).
Start one of the course options to become an OncoVie™ Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist!  Join us and gain the knowledge and skills to safely guide survivors in your community through tailored exercise programs.

By guiding survivors toward safe and effective physical activity, you’ll make a tangible difference in their recovery and long‑term health. We’re happy to answer any questions you have about the certification, course schedules, or how this program can fit into your professional development.

Thank you for your interest in improving the lives of cancer survivors.

Andrea Leonard is the Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute, author of 17 books and countless articles, and is a sought-out speaker on cancer and exercise. She has an impressive resume, numerous accolades, and has impacted thousands of lives.

Andrea has met multiple battles with cancer for both herself and alongside loved ones.  She has persevered as a committed fitness professional with a mission to give resources, hope, and strength to those surviving cancer.

Andrea received her BA from the University of MD in 1990 and her MS from the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals in 2023. She was the PFP/Club Industry 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year. Since 1992, Andrea has been certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist by The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), as a Personal Trainer by The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), as a Special Populations Expert by The Cooper Institute.

 

The Cancer Exercise Training Institute is considered the gold-standard of education in oncology exercise and has trained more individuals than any other organization in the world.

Andrea has personally trained over 17,000 Cancer Exercise Specialists worldwide. Her goal is to devote a portion of her time to helping cancer patients and survivors reclaim their bodies, energy, self-esteem, strength, and overall quality of life with individualized exercise and nutrition programs.

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thecancerspecialist.com
[email protected]
Andrea  +1-503-502-6776
Greg +1-425-343-3471
Portland, Oregon

July 27, 2025 Filed Under: Accepts virtual clients, Exercise and Fitness, Oregon

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