Exercise Prehabilitation for Locoregional Esophageal Cancer

Inclusion Criteria:

Biopsy-proven locoregional esophageal cancer (LEC)
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2
Treatment plan including neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy and surgical resection
Ability to read and speak English

Exclusion Criteria:

Regular engagement in resistance training (2x/week targeting all major muscle groups)
Screen failure for exercise safety based on PAR-Q
Underlying unstable cardiac or pulmonary disease or symptomatic cardiac disease
Recent fracture or acute musculoskeletal injury that precludes ability to participate in resistance training safely
Numeric pain rating scale of 7 or more out of 10
Myopathic or rheumatologic disease that impacts physical function