Self-Care and Staying Active

Being active is important for people with bleeding disorders, it improves cardiovascular and bone health, as well as lowers the risk of spontaneous joint bleeds. It’s also important to choose an activity that works best for you, and your bleeding disorder.

Currently, you might find it harder to get the exercise you want because your gym is closed, your children are home from school, or because your social distancing. Below are some ideas and resources so you can exercise safely!

National Hemophilia Foundation’s Steps for Living page, which includes suggested physical activities and exercise video’s you can do from home! stepsforliving.hemophilia.org

Yoga with Adriene – a free YouTube channel with hundreds of yoga videos you can do from home. https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

Children ages 3+ can also join in on the yoga fun with Cosmic Kids Yoga https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Feel the need to get outside? Take an isolated walk – staying 6 feet away from others.