Overview
In this study, the investigators hypothesize that a high dose of post-workout protein after each exercise session will have greater improvements in changes in body composition, including muscle mass and percent body fat versus a workout alone.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 20-89 years
- Women prescribed exercise as a SOC
- Women with a biopsy proven diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive carcinoma of the breast
- Women must have undergone treatment for breast cancer, including one or more of the following: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or hormonal therapy. Women undergoing active chemotherapy are not allowed on study. Immunotherapy or targeted agent usage is allowed.
- Women with \> 3 months of resistance training experience under expert guidance by a CSCS
- Must be able to read and understand English and consent for themselves.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any current treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy for breast cancer
- Inability to safely engage in group sessions of resistance training as deemed by study PI
- Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal condition deemed by PI to be unsafe to engage in resistance training
- Beta blocker or GLP-1 inhibitor medications
- Pregnant women
- Males
- Lactose intolerance
- Cow's milk or whey protein allergy


