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HIV and Exercise

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September 2017 Survey

How to Be Proactive in Challenging Times

HIV and health care advocates are definitely on the defensive, but the game is far from over. [Bonus: VIDEO]

My doctor wants me to start HIV medications, will I still be able to work out?

A commitment to fitness helps insure overall health.

Exercise Is Linked to Lower Fatigue

Getting regular exercise may be a good way for people with HIV to combat fatigue.

I’ve read in health magazines that I can “walk my belly off in four weeks.” Is that possible?

Beware of advertisements that sound too good to be true.

Is it OK to work out two days in a row?

Cardiovascular conditioning can be performed on consecutive days.
Rae Lewis-Thorton

Seeing the Big Picture

Taking care of your whole health is just as important as taking care of your HIV.

How can I feel strong again if I can’t get to a gym?

There are a lot of exercises you can perform with bodyweight alone.

My trainer said that I am not eating enough and that’s why I can’t lose weight. Is that possible?

The idea of eating less and working out more can be flawed.

I purchased a Fitbit, but it stresses me out because I never hit 10,000 steps. What can I do?

There are ways to help make this technology work for you.

Yoga looks like a waste of time. What am I missing?

The quieting meditative environment and deep breathing can help improve health.

I am afraid exercise will reinjure my knee. What do you suggest?

If you know how you injured it avoid that activity, at least initially.

My schedule only allows me to work out one day a week. Wouldn’t that be pointless?

See where else you can add exercise in your life.

Despite trying, I have not lost weight in over a month. What can I do?

The biggest mistake people make is quitting.

I don’t want to be a muscle-bound woman. Shouldn’t I use light weights?

Most women do not have the genetics to be muscle-bound.
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