Participant Requirements

A program tailored to both evaluate and promote the benefit of high-intensity interval and strength training on quality of life of patients diagnosed with cancer.

You Are Capable.

CAPABLE is a 12-week exercise protocol designed for adult cancer patients and survivors. To be eligible you need to be age 18+, diagnosed with an invasive cancer. Metastatic cancers may exclude participation if widely metastatic to your bones or brain.

Physician approval is required from your primary care doctor or oncologist.

Regular attendance is expected, as your health permits.

If you are eligible and decide to enroll you will be asked to perform (2) tests of strength and cardiovascular fitness and to complete (3) surveys throughout the 12 week program. 

To complete your surveys use the links below:

BASELINE SURVEY (Complete before your first session)

MID-POINT SURVEY (Complete 6 weeks into CAPABLE)

END OF STUDY SURVEY (Complete in your last week of CAPABLE)

  • "Seriously, If I can do this, literally anyone can! this program gave me back the strength and psychological wellbeing that cancer took away from me"

    – J.B.

  • I used to workout in my pre-sick life, and I was in a place where I was getting depressed and starting to give up. This made a big difference and I feel stronger and happier than I have in a very long time thanks to Capable."

    – S.B.

  • Without this program, I never would have realized my potential. I no longer have the attitude that 'I cannot' or "I should not" do something because I had cancer. I feel stronger than I have in many, many years and I am determined to keep getting stronger."

    – K.C.

Former CAPABLE participants

Hear from former CAPABLE participants

Dave, CAPABLE Participant

Kathy, CAPABLE Participant

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FAQs

  • Participants in the study will be adult cancer survivors of all cancer types. Medical clearance from an oncologist or primary care doctor is required.

    Must be age 18+, diagnosed with an invasive cancer that is not widely metastatic (unless it’s in remission or newly diagnosed)

    No prior exercise experience is necessary!

  • We will ask participants to participate in 12 weeks of group fitness classes. The sessions will take place 3 days a week for approximately 60 minutes per session. The program includes weight lifting, running/walking, stretching and other exercises to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness. An optional dietary program will also be offered. Exercises are scaled, or adjusted, to meet the ability of each participant. (ex: One person may lift 5 lbs, while another will lift 40lbs. One person may walk on a treadmill while another jogs, etc…)

    Participants will be asked to complete 3 surveys and 2 physical assessments.

  • Participants receive world-class coaching from certified L1 CrossFit coaches. All sessions will be hosted in a supportive environment with other cancer survivors.

    Some sessions of CAPABLE offer a $100 gift card for completion of (3) surveys and regular attendance. (Walmart, Target or Meijer)

    Program is at no cost (value of approx. $1000 in gym fees and training)

  • To register, potential participants can

    Email: CAPABLE@wayne.edu

    Call: 313-578-4246

    Visit https://www.karmanos.org/capable

    Participants will complete a short screener with one of our team members to verify eligibility and to discuss the best option for their medical clearance.

  • CAPABLE is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, with internal funds from Karmanos Cancer Institute and with generous donations from community members. To support CAPABLE with a donation, please visit https://www.karmanos.org/karmanos-foundation/documents-and-links/donate-to-karmanos-capable-program-8126