Project GYM: A randomized feasibility study investigating effect on motivation of personal trainer-led exercise in young men with hemophilia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many young men with hemophilia engage in physical activity and sport but face challenges to participation because of their hemophilia. Project GYM aimed to investigate the feasibility of a hemophilia-specific fitness program led by a personal trainer (PT) and its impact on gym activity, motivation, and adherence to exercise.

Methods

This was a nonblinded, randomized feasibility study, recruiting participants aged 18 to 25 years with hemophilia A or B (all severities, ± inhibitor) from three London hemophilia centers. All participants were given an activity tracker and free gym membership. Participants were randomized to a "gym only" or "gym and PT" arm. Participants completed questionnaires evaluating motivation to exercise, quality of life, physical activity le

SUBMITTER: McLaughlin P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8626598 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature