Introducing FILOTIMO FIT!
We are excited to launch Filotimo Fit – designed to introduce cancer patients, survivors, their families, and friends to the many benefits of exercise and physical activity, supported by our professional partners.
Regular exercise plays a vital role in cancer care. It can:
• Help lower cancer risk by managing weight
• Reduce sex hormones (like estrogen) and growth factors linked to cancer progression
• Improve insulin levels and reduce inflammation
• Strengthen the immune system
• Boost overall quality of life during treatment and recovery
There is also strong evidence that higher levels of physical activity are linked to a reduced risk of several cancers, including (but not limited to):
• Stomach Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Colon Cancer
Filotimo Fit is here to encourage movement, improve wellbeing, and empower every participant to take positive steps—both physically and emotionally—on their cancer journey.
For more information, email: evy@filotimo.org.za
MEET OUR SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST
MARTIN
SCHEEPERS
Martin Scheepers is a Counselling Psychologist and Sport Psychologist with over 20 years of experience assisting both individuals and couples manage personal stress, improve interpersonal relationships, anxiety and other life challenges.
As a Sport Psychologist, Martin has assisted national sports teams and individual sportsmen and women reach their full potential. Martin has worked with, amongst others, Bafana Bafana, the South African Women’s Hockey team, various teams in the Rugby franchises, the Strikers Cricket team, Olympic athletes in various disciplines, as well as young athletes and “weekend warriors” across sporting codes.
Martin has a passion for helping people transform their lives to enable them to reach their full potential, whether it is personal or sporting related.
