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A recent article in The Guardian (2025) highlighted what many of us in cancer rehabilitation have long known: exercise is one of the most effective measures to prevent cancer from coming back. 

If you’re looking to improve your strength, posture, and functional movement, dumbbells are one of the most effective tools available. As a personal trainer in Bristol, I regularly incorporate dumbbell exercises into client programmes because they’re accessible, adaptable, and supported by scientific research.

While these treatments can be lifesaving, they come with a range of side effects—including significant impacts on muscle health, which is what we are going to discuss in this article.