This Type of Exercise Kills Cancer Cells & Improves Your Mental Health

In this video, Rhonda discusses:
• The anti-inflammatory & anti-cancer benefits of myokines released from muscle cells during vigorous exercise
• Why exercise intensity & duration are key when it comes to increasing myokine levels
• How physical activity lowers death risk in breast & colorectal cancer patients
• How vigorous exercise kills circulating tumor cells
• How exercise improves mental health by lowering depression-related neurotoxin levels
Watch the full episode where we dive deep into the longevity benefits of VO2 max and the many brain benefits of vigorous exercise:
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[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

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[@walterhartman3275]

Qi Gong is much better

[@jdwspe]

People need to know this! Exercise should be viewed as part of daily self-care. You shower to prevent odor, brush your teeth to prevent cavities, dress yourself to maintain appearance, drink water to prevent dehydration and eat to prevent starvation. So why not exercise to prevent cancer, prevent heart disease, prevent mental health issues and prevent muscle atrophy as you age?

[@samuelbrainsample]

Not to get political or anything, but if for no other reason, I hope Trump wins only because RFK is now part of that group and his focus is on getting America healthy again, getting kids to be lean, and getting us all off of prescription meds. We need a drastic shake-up in the country and I don't see anyone taking on that task.

[@whatever_it_takes6691]

​@@samuelbrainsamplehe does look a million dollars, especially for his age

[@justinf1343]

Completely agree. Obesity should be frowned upon as well, just like smoking and alcoholism. None of them are conducive to longevity.

[@Therealmathilda]

​​@@justinf1343Agreed! This whole movement of being happy in your obesity is insane. Just because someone is 24 and obese with no high blood pressure, diabetes yet, doesn't mean those things aren't coming for you. You can't out exercise a bad diet forever. Age, injury, mental well-being, addiction can really affect us.

[@samuelbrainsample]

In 2018 I had heart surgery to repair a bad mitral valve. Pretty common, from what I was told. Since then I've had yearly follow-ups with a cardiologist, just to make sure everything still sounds OK. One of his nurses - wildly obese - was taking my blood pressure before he came into the office. She was out of breath just STANDING there. By the way, my cardiologist is also overweight and may be borderline obese.

[@harryv6752]

Train hard. Train right. Train smart. Eat right. Rest right. Get results. Keep on rockin'! 🤘

[@kadijaish]

Training hard and training smart are oxymorons

[@harryv6752]

@@kadijaish Get after it. 🤘

[@liamc7097]

The type of exercise is high intensity. Literally every time i don't want to go for one of my 5x weekly 5kms (which is basically every time) i always tell myself it could be the difference between me not being the 1 in 2 that gets cancer in their life. Always gets me out the door.

[@PakistanIcecream000]

I believe regular long distance running is unhealthy. Strength training exercises are more beneficial.

[@liamc7097]

@@PakistanIcecream000 it doesn't matter what you believe. What the science says should be your main concern.

[@PakistanIcecream000]

@@liamc7097 My belief is influenced by science.

[@Omguserr]

@@liamc7097 Science was saying it's safe and effective - I doubted it and didn't give them my hand, now I'm really happy I doubted the science and those who didn't now have myocarditis/pericarditis/blood clots/neurological problems and so on. So depends in terms of long running as with any strenuous exercises you need time to recover - all professional athletes have health problems regarding their profession so you have to balance things.

[@bryant475]

Same reason I eat Whole Food Plant Based, and intermittent fasting !

[@yeshuasaves7882]

I started chemo felt sick but just told myself im going to work out through this. doing chest felt weird with a port so just working around it. im going to up cardio on a bike and just pushing forward thanks for the info

[@quarteracreadventures855]

I hope your treatment is successful and you feel better soon

[@yeshuasaves7882]

@@quarteracreadventures855 I appreciate it thank you

[@robotlife2025]

❤❤❤

[@harryv6752]

💯 ♥️ 🔥 🤘

[@jamesj9744]

@@yeshuasaves7882 do not go gently

[@cafetero7778]

Well I have been working out cardio and strength training every week, three days zone 2, one day VO2 Max, and three days strength training. It is wonderful.

[@flyingosom202]

Why is it after a video like this people feel the need to tell everyone what they do?

[@bradleycannicott2348]

@@flyingosom202because 1. It’s relevant to the information in the video. 2. It’s motivating to the person who posted & hopefully to others that will follow.

[@flyingosom202]

@@bradleycannicott2348 it's not. Nobody cares what some randoms exercise routine is.

[@davidleblanc3620]

i am doing the same!

[@marshallgiles6255]

Never quit.

[@ckwilliams2440]

This is about intensity and duration. Not just going through the motions but actually putting in work. A sort of use it or lose it / movement is life. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.

[@kingofcelts]

It's like all aspects of life, I suppose.

[@bryant475]

Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition + Exercise + Intermittent fasting = epic health trio!

[@Doyle-nu5el]

Who can fast eating a plant based diet?

[@bryant475]

@@Doyle-nu5el Intermittent fasting (8 hour window), and large, filling meals. Not that difficult to do :)

[@alphacharlie65ms]

@@Doyle-nu5el It's easy.

[@thpxs0554]

If you train the body very hard several times a week then it’s always in a state of repair and adaptation, the general degrading and falling apart that takes place is considerably slowed down, each hard training session is a deposit in the health bank. I’ve been weight training and body building since 1978. I’m 60 now, still got a 6 pack, still benching 220 for 20 reps on a good day and still squatting 300 on the hack squat machine. My back won’t take a loose bar these days, my peers by comparison have thick bodies, pot bellies, thin legs and arms, saggy necks and generally look like death is manifesting in them. On a cycle ride they walk up a hill, they can’t run more than a few yards, can’t charge up the stairs like I do. Can’t piss properly, don’t get any bedroom action and don’t sleep well. They may out live me, some soldier-on like living corpses for 15 years but I’d rather not.

[@willmcallister8464]

Great comment & I follow a similar regime

[@ryank.1214]

Aren’t you just the cat’s pajamas!

[@robertpirsig5011]

How many times a week would you train typically?

[@TheActualJesus]

You kinda went in on the geezers there in that second half, fella 😂😂😂

[@kenycharles8600]

​@ryank.1214 you sound Jealous !

[@BeardMan01]

Exercise can solve a lot of problems. I know two different people who have reversed diabetes by doing long distance cycling.

[@Harry_16710]

Our bodies really are amazing. Thanks Doc for helping us understand it better!👏👏

[@mrdavester]

Sean Omara talks about these. He recommends that everyone do sprint repeats.

[@marshallgiles6255]

Sprint intervals are a game changer.

[@skipperchen8354]

Every piece of new science-based information like this is just another positive reinforcement to convince people that exercise is good for your health! Thank you for sharing this to the world! People need it! Even some of them don't know or simply deny!

[@sheela4537]

I worked out through all of my chemo and radiation treatments, and it helped me tremendously. I had very little physical fatigue. I continue to lift heavy and do intense weight training 4 days a week to prevent recurrence and for longevity as I age.

[@gybx4094]

Dr.Rhonda, can you do a video compilation of your personal exercise routines and how often you do them? It could be helpful. Just a thought.

[@avayu2289]

Words cannot express my gratitude for your and those like you who put up expertise vlogs on health and fitness etc…Not only do I practice good wellness regimens but now can reference such content to better communicate with my primary care providers. Thank you again!

[@margrose5]

Everyone needs to MOVE!!!

[@WimpyWorkouts]

No not everyone. Older generations enjoyed being home and cooking and baking. And both my grandmothers lived into mid ,80s and didn't exercise. I myself enjoy some form of exercise and at this time I have a love hate relationship with biking 😅

[@oldnatty61]

Feast or famine/fight or flight. It's all about throwing survival adaptation lever. Then allowing the adaptation to happen.

[@gregsaracino3252]

Awesome video, Dr. Patrick - as usual. Great information. This science is fascinating.

[@sciencelabvideosl7558]

Summarize research on HRT for women please. Does estrogen prevent Alzheimer’s, stroke and certain cancers? Please do research on this Rhonda!

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Intervals and compound resistance circuits are the way Luke

[@marshallgiles6255]

You are correct, try adding sandbag training, it is a game changer.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

@@marshallgiles6255 i have an old sand bag between my legs

[@Thomas-pq4ys]

I lost a friend to prostate cancer who was an avid marathon runner and cyclist... the cancer went all through his body, including his brain. I guess there's exceptions

[@harrymagooslum5770]

If circulating cancer cells are sheered by the blood movement from intense exercise, I have to wonder if the residual Covid following getting over the acute phase of the infection would similarly be affected. Perhaps “long Covid” might be correlated with not getting enough physical activity. If that is the case then it’s a self reinforcing condition that would take pushing oneself to exercise despite becoming rapidly tired.

[@timberrr1126]

Long Covid may be dangerous with exercise.

[@Melanie____]

No because long covid is your immune response ‘on edge’ so to speak after the infection has finished. Over compensating if you like. However exercise enhances immune function by other mechanisms so do it to prevent a severe infection of any virus.

[@dangriffin607]

Terrific . . .As usual. Thanks for always posting great content. The Lane Norton interview was WELL worth the listen!

[@kenycharles8600]

Thank you for this report. I've been reading through the comments. I see many testimonies about the benefits of exercise. I grew up watching Jack LaLane, Kirk Douglas Sofia Loren. The most fit and athletic people seem to stay more fit and athletic. Physical injury accidents can change people dramatically.

[@alicejwho]

Genuine question: was Sofia Loren athletic? I had no idea!

[@kenycharles8600]

@alicejwho I don't know how athletic she is, but she will be 90 years old and is still fit in appearance.

[@alicejwho]

@@kenycharles8600 oh, I see where you're coming from. I agree, she has always been a very beautiful woman.

[@tonygriffin6144]

Been doing hardcore Airdyne and weights for over 25 years

[@marshallgiles6255]

Great job, never quit 💪.

[@tonygriffin6144]

@@marshallgiles6255 Can't quit when it becomes a lifelong habit. Feels so good.

[@marshallgiles6255]

@@tonygriffin6144 Yes it does.

[@jasonl3254]

Is the reduced risk of dying from breast and colorectal cancers because of the pre-cancer or post-cancer diagnosis exercise, or due to some confounding variable? Could it be that people who are more inclined to exercise are also more physically able to combat the cancers?

[@citizendan6390]

thanks for this Rhonda. you rock!!

[@MrBlick76]

I'll do it if Rhonda spots me ❤

[@user-yq8ck8yf3u]

Positive self care benefits the whole body including the immune system. If other self care protocols were added the benefits would be even greater because you are living not dying.

[@hugechimp]

LOVE Dr Rhonda

[@chunyuenlau56]

Lots of great info in this short clip.

[@Gary65437]

Very cool topic that I haven't heard explained this way.

[@eduardopemex7435]

Thank you 🙏 Great video

[@DevinDean423]

Rhonda, can you do a video on C15?

[@billytheweasel]

Thanks Dr Patrick!

[@boathemian7694]

I know a woman who’s terrified of getting cancer. Her homeopath told her just to drink lots of sweet orange juice.

[@shirin-md2539]

😮 That’s a lot of sugar!

[@jayswavely6371]

I'm nearly 60. I'm not doing a bunch of HIIT. I mountain bike and lift, but I'm not going 100% in my efforts.

[@walterhartman3275]

Qi Gong is far, far better, more effective, longer lasting effects, taps into the right side of the brain, more comprehensive, and the original.

[@jacklauren9359]

There’s no such thing as best exercise intervention stupid. Go do your research. At best its your anecdotal experience. Because it works for you doesn’t mean it will work for the next person. If it does go show evidence of 10k people who did it that got better vs other exercise modalities 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@acgadventures90]

So what do you recommend.?3-4 times of 20-30 minutes moderately high intensity a week?

[@Makinja]

@5:22 seems that in the situation where the patient is already having symptoms, health is already deteriorating, couldn't this make it increasingly difficult to increase exercise duration or up the intensity. Is the analysis somewhat dependent on how far along the patient is?

[@dondiesel929]

Would squats and deadlifts fall into the vigorous exercise category?

[@FrekeOne]

Strength training feels hard but is not cardio training. So I dont think so.

[@dondiesel929]

@@FrekeOne but there’s new data stating high reps squat(10 rep range) is considered cardio.

[@user-tf4mx8od2f]

Absolutely yes they are

[@FrekeOne]

​@@dondiesel929so it is like a sprint?

[@dondiesel929]

@@FrekeOnethat’s what the studies showing. How it improves your VO2 and cardio output. Check out Menno Heselmans page.

[@peterazlac1739]

How does the required exercise intensity and duration change with age, if at at all. At 85 an 8km run is beyond me as is operating at 85% of heart rate since I have AT?

[@MrPaulSF]

Thanks Dr. 😊

[@PerspectiveLove]

Do you follow Dr.Alan Goldhammer’s work on how fasting kills cancer cells?

[@Icarianbrother]

What type of HIIT 4x4 minutes, 8x20 seconds or 10x1 minute is best for fighting cancer?

[@timmorakinyo9529]

Sprinting, bupees or row machine with intensity etc

[@smithilini13]

Which one puts you into zone 4, 5, or 6... All of the ones you mention would help. I would keep the animal protein to a minimum (good source: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3SWdqiebaybmNU) if cancer avoidance were you goal.

[@Icarianbrother]

@@timmorakinyo9529 Thank you, but I was asking what type of HIIT is best for fighting cancer, not what type of exercise.

[@Icarianbrother]

@@smithilini13 Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@dmoney7184]

It would be nice to know.. what are you talking about?most people have no idea.

[@EEKmusic]

im confused. if we exercise too hard regularly doesnt that over stress the body? like fight or flight is constantly on? or like marathon runners getting high on their own supply

[@jamesj6597]

Unless you're a professional or high-level amateur athlete, exercising too hard is probably the least of anyone's worries.

[@EEKmusic]

@@jamesj6597 true lol

[@cliffhenderson4425]

No. cortisol levels go down after exercise

[@AndreComtois]

I thought she was going to recommend kettle swings...

[@harryv6752]

Kettlebell swings and kettlebell circuits can and will do wonders for physical fitness.

[@jamescampbell2521]

Are you speaking more to aerobic type exercises or do you get similar benefits from other forms such as weight training ?

[@willmcgregor7184]

Does intensity & duration refer to Only aerobic exercise or does it include vigorous difficult resistance training (eg weights)??

[@brulsmurf]

What kind of intensity and duration range are we talking? Is doing squats for 90 seconds good? Is a 1 hour timetrial good?

[@jamesj9744]

She's pushed the 4x4 Sweedish Protocol extensively for general fitness. I'll bet she'd say that would do. But research the protocol for yourself--she's misrepresenting what it is. It's actually slightly easier than she is claiming.

[@spockboy]

Thanks Rhonda! : )

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

You're welcome!

[@FunctionalNutritionConsultant]

One of the parameters not discussed is exercise for young vs older. With older, research has alluded to burst training to improve metabolics. I’m wondering if this has the same effect on IL6, anti-tumor and quinolinic acid.

[@mosin9105]

Thanks

[@abcdefgh4404]

People on internet trying to reinvent the wheel 😂😂

[@SQSH93]

I love the typical unflattering no-nonsense goofy thumbnails where you can tell Rhonda doesn’t give two $hitz and gets down to science 😂.

[@jeonsago]

idk, I think she looks like a snack. Especially the rightmost one

[@SimonCrackInsane1]

Since I took a fluorquionolone (Antibiotic) I can't exercise anymore because that would result in a 3 month fatigue and pain Crash so sad I wish I could

[@jtrade6401]

Super interesting....Thx

Biking is more fun than running.

[@smr1469]

Going thru lung cancer treatment now , been doing Norwegian 4x4 for circulating tumor cells. How many times a week is recommended to fight CTC?

[@jamesj9744]

Godspeed.

[@MiteshDamania]

Good luck!! Try ivermec tin

[@MiteshDamania]

There are vsrf videos on rumble on cancer. Pierre Cory is working on patients with turbo cancer

[@jeroenvanbergen4330]

Please check with your doctor, and don't beat yourself up if you don't manage to work out as much as you'd like. Your life is hard enough already!

[@jamesj9744]

One more thing to add. I like RP, but she gets some of the facts about the 4X4 study wrong in her video/podcasts. I recommend looking it up for yourself for best understanding. She has the gist of it right, but the details aren't 100% accurate.

[@anadventure1298]

How do myokines relate to cortisol in the body?

[@DinoH8sU]

Thanks ❤

[@natashab3412]

For blood cancer too ?

[@frankgradus9474]

thx

[@CairnsLobster]

Cool video. Andre

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

What is more beneficial, very good sleep or exercise?

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

They feed into each other. Both are important. You will not get all the benefits of sleep without exercise and you will not get all the benefits of exercise without good sleep.

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

@0ooTheMAXXoo0 sleep is more important

[@markmartin6436]

sleep !

[@harryv6752]

Both

[@lpg12338]

High quality sleep is THE most important thing that you can do for your health! 😎👍

[@firstnamelastname8217]

Help me Rhonda, help, help me Rhonda. Help me Rhonda, help, help me Rhonda. Help me Rhonda yeah. Get her out of my heart ❤️

[@bigdanny9721]

I only clicked on it because I saw you for the first time smiling in the picture and I wanted to see what made you smile 😂 but it wasn’t in the video …..smile is free

[@holistic-energy-center]

Good job :)

[@ProShooterAbsolute10]

@FoundMyFitnessClips what is the relationship between afib and high-intensity training? How much is too much?

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

Covered during my interview with Dr. Ben Levine at this timestamp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p37WYmdrea-smJI

[@ProShooterAbsolute10]

@@FoundMyFitnessClips thx 👍

[@jimmydean9602]

Insane that you can title a video this

[@StMargorach]

As a doctor, excersize goes not kill cancer cells... Being fit helps your body deal with things better, but it doesn't cure cancer...

[@2Cruz808]

High Alkaline Body.. Reduces High Acidic Body.

[@desmondwagner7607]

A Testament to Epigenetics: I solid dose of nurture is able to stick it to nature.

[@thetruthrenegade]

Thank you for reaffirming. Suggestion. Put the science on the last half of the video. Start with the ideas and concepts and benefits a person may have. The science just clogs peoples minds with useless data. Unless you're a scientist, you don't need excess data/ideas floating around in your head.

[@jasonwelsh417]

I do lots of stuff but hill sprints is one of my "go to" cardio sessions. They get me past my max heart rate and I can barely breathe by the end of a session, even though the session is probably 15 or maybe 20 minutes. Would this be a good way to stimulate this adaptation?

[@waynesly6116]

Not sure how to interpret 26% chance less chance of dieing from all cause???? Does that mean you will 5 years longer…….????

[@Lucidchronicles]

23% and 24% was expecting 80%+ reduced risk

[@gazorpazorp9798]

23% is pretty profound. 80% would be off the charts.

[@privtprofile24]

@@gazorpazorp9798 23% is crazy, are you kidding me?

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

You don’t need all this jargon. The audience doesn’t get it

[@-don6496]

All I need is a gym and a kitchen.

[@chilliechee12]

What we do about bad genes?

[@SilverFan21k]

Based content

[@patricktrussell7465]

An 8 mile run ? You are teasing . Right ?

[@wheelofcheese100]

I know right? 😂😂😂

[@justeatingchipsandwatching]

How did the Hawk Twah girl get so edumacated.

[@jeroenvanbergen4330]

Bill and Ted's school for the gifted

[@CairnsLobster]

Myokines!!! Andre

[@danhouston2715]

My Lord your so beautiful to look at, but I think lll just asked chat GPt to summarize your video for me so I can read it in 30 seconds.

[@susanmonty791]

I’m sorry I know a ton of athletes that have had cancer. You should be ashamed of yourself by making this claim.

[@yehiaismail2451]

😊

[@johnterry6541]

Exercise to kill cancer cells? Yes, also oxygen and water were also found to be very important for survival. Don’t forget.

[@WollyFatboy]

Straw man.

[@shaun2258]

Joey Diaz

[@shaun2258]

Approved

[@josephhelder4084]

My favorite Uncle. Shame he never got Rhonda on The Church!

[@WimpyWorkouts]

Ya but over exercise causes heart problems or is more possible i should say

[@karte2626]

❤

[@davidkelly414]

Sounds great . But if it was that easy to control cancer , doctors would not die of cancer . Genetics and heredity and old age .😊

[@davie2983]

Sorry Rhonda, I think its time to get a real job. Your videos are basically the same with little new content.

[@sterlgirlceline]

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[@tomcarney-w5g]

junk science!!

[@schwastypantz8795]

How do i get my skin oily like you? 1:10

[@elizabethbradt9731]

Stop

[@kmoliere504]

😂

[@thevozz]

Try the motor oil from your tractor ; ]

[@teedee6176]

Collagen

[@giorgioarmani1234]

eat olive oil. Its game changer. i always use bread, olive oil. It takes some time to work

[@jeroenvanbergen4330]

Silly pseudo-scientific nonsense. I hope no-one takes this too seriously.

[@jakewoolston7638]

How so

[@jesusisking8502]

Worried about the gravy train ending in your "profession" lmao. Couldn't happen to a better bunch of "people" for lack of a better word.

[@jeroenvanbergen4330]

@@jakewoolston7638 In short, she makes two very common mistakes. First, she takes data obtained using cell lines and animal models, and extrapolates to humans without taking into account that even though the pathways and molecules she described are very real, humans are complicated beings in which many pathways operate simultaneously. Second, she fails to acknowledge the limited value of association studies. Using this type of data to claim that exercise helps prevent/beat cancer is silly, if not straight-up misinformation. Thus far, I found only two KZbin channels in this space providing balanced information: 'Nutrition made Simple' and 'Doctor Mike'. I'd recommend you check these out. It will provide a framework to distinguish between pseudo-scientific babble and reliable health information.

[@jeroenvanbergen4330]

@@jesusisking8502 I believe the gravy train is clearly heading in Rhonda's direction. I you could redirect it towards me, that would be greatly appreciated.

[@jeroenvanbergen4330]

@@jakewoolston7638 In short, she makes two very common mistakes. First, she takes data obtained using cell lines and animal models, and extrapolates to humans without taking into account that even though the pathways and molecules she described are very real, humans are complicated beings in which many pathways operate simultaneously. Second, she fails to acknowledge the limited value of association studies. Using this type of data to claim that exercise helps prevent/beat cancer is silly, if not straight-up misinformation. Thus far, I've found only two KZbin channels in this space providing balanced information: 'Nutrition made Simple' and 'Doctor Mike'. I'd recommend you check these out. It will provide a framework to distinguish pseudo-scientific babble and reliable health information.

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

I hope this vid is taken down as it is entirely false

[@jakewoolston7638]

How so

[@jeroenvanbergen4330]

I agree. At first, I thought it was innocent enough. What harm could come from exercise? Even if it is unlikely to work against cancer, it has many other benefits. On second thought, imagine a very sick cancer patient forcing him/herself to exercise based on this type of video, or one that feels guilty for not exercising. I do see harm in that.

[@sterlgirlceline]

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