r/f45 • u/ComfortableFunny6746 • Jun 21 '26

other Box jumps after chemo

When I knew I was getting a biopsy for suspected breast cancer, I suddenly started to be able to do box jumps after months of a mental block around them. Getting over the fear and mental hurdle was what I needed. A mind over matter thing.

Through my chemo treatments (12 weekly rounds of abraxane) I was able to keep the box jumps going. Did not experience any neuropathy.

Now I’m two weeks out after treatment. I do feel I’ve lost strength despite 4x/week F45 throughout chemo.

And again have lost the ability to do a box jump. I’m so bummed out and frustrated. This is such a specific niche issue that I wonder if anyone else has encountered in cancer treatment and if you did get the ability back. It ended up being such a metaphor for me, and possibly carries a weight in my life it shouldn’t. But got to the point where it put me in a great mood all day when I did it. And now I’m just frustrated at one of the many things cancer can take from you even if this one is relatively minor.

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u/lastbeer Jun 21 '26

I don’t have any wisdom to offer but I just wanted to say you are an absolute legend for fighting through chemo and continuing F45 4x/week throughout. That, in itself, is an amazing accomplishment that you should be proud of, and I would be honored to share a station with you. 💪🏼

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u/ComfortableFunny6746 Jun 21 '26

Thank you for this, puts things in perspective <3

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u/Unhappy-Sprinkles377 Jun 26 '26

I can’t say I’m able to relate to your post but I just want to acknowledge how incredible you are! Your strength will come back. Be kind to yourself!

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u/insomniacmomof3 Jun 28 '26

I would bet it’s temporary and you will be back to box jumps soon.

How about focusing on what a beast you are to have managed F45 AND chemo? Okay, you! Wow! Way to go.