Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction in Hemophilia

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of hemophilia A or B and undergoing prophylaxis; * willingness to exercise twice a week during the training program and to complete the pre- and post-program evaluations; * approval by their hematologist to participate in the exercise program; * age between 18 and 60 years; * informed consent signed. Exclusion Criteria: * the inability to attend exercise sessions at least twice a week for 8 consecutive weeks; * non adherence to instruction on proper exercise technique; * surgical procedures performed 6 weeks prior to or during the exercise program; - participation in any other form of exercise, not previously done, during the study; * changes in medication during the study; * a major bleeding episode that posed a risk or prevented exercise; * another hemostatic defect; * need for major surgery; * withdrawal of informed consent.