Exercising Together: An Intervention for Prostate Cancer Survivors and Spouses

Exercising Together: An Intervention for Prostate Cancer Survivors and Spouses

The purpose of this study is to explore the benefits of "Exercising Together"-a partnered strength training program for married couples coping with prostate cancer- on the physical and emotional health of prostate cancer survivors and their spouse and on marital quality.

Inclusion Criteria For PCS:

• Received treatment for histologically confirmed prostate cancer
• Not currently undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy for prostate cancer
• Currently residing with an identifiable spouse willing to participate
• 60 years and older at enrollment

Inclusion Criteria for Spouses:

• Currently residing with prostate cancer survivor

Exclusion Criteria for prostate cancer survivor and Spouses:

• Current participation in moderate/vigorous intensity resistance training 2 or more hours per week
• Cognitive difficulties that preclude answering the survey questions, participating in performance tests, or giving informed consent
• Medical condition, movement or neurological disorder, or medication that contraindicates participation in resistance exercise
• Unwillingness to be randomized