I know that I am just a little voice out here but even if the people who visit this website sweetaffliction.com would commit to achieving an optimal weight, exercise, and diet, that alone can make a big impact! If all the children and adults living with hemophilia could maintain some kind of fitness routine they would have healthier joints and if they are dealing with problem joints, even a moderate amount of fitness along with factor dosage can help rebuild muscles around the joint areas and minimize future bleeds. Think about how much better you would feel with strong healthy joints! I am living proof that eating right and adhering to a fitness program with strict discipline can change your life if you are living with hemophilia!

I know fitness is the answer because I can tell you that I am healthier than most people living without hemophilia! I remember that when many of my hemophilia friends found out they had HIV in the 90′s most of them just figured they would die. I always thought that mentality was crazy and I chose to start getting more serious about what I ate, having a positive outlook and most importantly developing a work out regiment with regular cardiovascular exercises. Yes I had a bad ankle target joint to worry about but I still stayed true to the physical activities that worked for me – mostly mountain biking and fast walking. Did you know that if you will just commit to parking in the furthest parking place, taking the stairs instead of elevators and walking whenever possible you will be amazed at how much better shape you can be in by incorporating fitness into your daily routine. Heck, just think about how much power walking you can do by going to the Home Depot or the mall. You can get exercise anywhere by just walking like you are in a hurry and you will look important while you are doing it!

The great thing about fitness is that it is a sure thing. There are many things in life I can tell you to do that are not a sure thing. I can tell you to work harder but that does not necessarily mean you will make more money. I can tell you to improve your appearance but that doesn’t mean you will get more dates! You can do all the things your Hemophilia Treatment Center says but that does not guarantee you will not have any problems. But I can promise you this, if you are committed to it you will get results from a fitness program! How much success you achieve is up to you. No matter whether you are rich or poor, tall or short, skinny or fat – with proper training, diet and good clean living your body will become your temple! 

Start working out now! Begin by just walking. Then try some light weightlifting or swimming. Get your helmet on and try some mountain biking. Make sure you factor up to prevent bleeding and get better results. And always go over your fitness plans with your Hemophilia Treatment Center staff before starting  - especially your physical therapist. I guarantee you will start dropping cumbersome weight and building stronger muscles and most importantly joints. You will have more energy and begin to feel better. In these uncertain economic times this is the single best thing you can do for yourself and your children. After all, if you do not have your good health and strong body, what do you have?

POSTED BY ANDY