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Certain forms of chemotherapy (e.g., anthracycline-based) are more associated with decreased quality of life, including severe fatigue, as well as cognitive and physical functioning deficits. To date, no studies have tested the combined effects of acute aerobic exercise and adjuvant relaxation therapy delivered via technology for producing an enjoyable and feasible intervention to target fatigue and related outcomes within the breast cancer survivorship population. The addition of guided mindfulness-based relaxation after aerobic exercise may increase perceived energy, reduce fatigue, enhance mental focus, and boost one’s overall interpretation of exercise experiences. 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Though researchers have explored the separate impacts of aerobic exercise and relaxation methods (i.e., meditation and yoga) (Jacobs, Mehling, Goldberg, & Eppel, 2004; Sadja & Mills, 2013), the existing literature lacks a clear consensus regarding the effectiveness of acute aerobic exercise and relaxation techniques for reducing fatigue and related symptoms in breast cancer survivors. Driving this line of research are desires of survivors for an enjoyable, feasible intervention focused on the negative effects (e.g., fatigue) of chemotherapy treatment. Certain forms of chemotherapy (e.g., anthracycline-based) are more associated with decreased quality of life, including severe fatigue, as well as cognitive and physical functioning deficits. To date, no studies have tested the combined effects of acute aerobic exercise and adjuvant relaxation therapy delivered via technology for producing an enjoyable and feasible intervention to target fatigue and related outcomes within the breast cancer survivorship population. The addition of guided mindfulness-based relaxation after aerobic exercise may increase perceived energy, reduce fatigue, enhance mental focus, and boost one’s overall interpretation of exercise experiences. 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