In this study, the investigators hypothesize that a high dose of post-workout protein nutrition regimen focused on food quality and an observed exercise regimen utilizing high-load resistance training initiated during or after cancer treatment will improve body composition and functional capacity.
Age 20-89 years
Women with a biopsy proven diagnosis of invasive carcinoma of the breast.
Women must undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment prior to surgery
Must be able to read and understand English and consent for themselves.
Inability to get up and down off the ground or squat body weight
Inability to safely engage in group exercise sessions as deemed by study PI
Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or any other condition deemed by PI to be unsafe to engage in resistance training
Lactose intolerance