Citing this reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3302199/, Every Day health uses great photos and simple instructions to give a top ten list of activities. Check out the whole list here: http://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/best-exercises-boost-wellness-with-multiple-sclerosis/#01, or check out my top three:
- ts, wet belts, noodles, and other pool equipment to get an effective cardio workout,” she says. On good days, aim for about 30 minutes of physical activity in the pool. For conditioning, make it aerobic at least three to four days a week.

Wall Squats: Strength Training
Wall squats strengthen muscles, and strength training for MS needs to be part of your exercise plan.- Stand with your back to a wall, about a foot away.
- Lean back so your shoulders, torso, and hips are flat against the wall.
- Slowly slide down the wall, bending your knees and keeping your upper body flat against the wall so that your thighs are parallel (or nearly parallel) to the floor.
- Hold for about five seconds and then push with your legs to return to the starting position.
Begin with about five repetitions until you familiarize yourself with the movement and you know how far down you can slide and still push up with good form. If your MS is more severe and your knees bother you, don’t slide down as low.Hand weights also can be added to this exercise. "But I would recommend starting with no weights until you feel comfortable doing 10 to 12 repetitions," says Ruth Luketic, MA, MBA, MPH, an information specialist at NCHPAD
Modified Planks and Russian Twist: Safer Core Strengthening
If you have difficulty with traditional planks because of severe MS, try modified planks (pictured here), Luketic suggests.- Lie face down on the floor or an exercise mat.
- Prop yourself up on your elbows and your knees.
- Keep your body straight from the tip of your head through your torso to your knees. Hold this position for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Repeat three to five times.
The Russian twist is a seated exercise that also strengthens your core muscles, which help you maintain good posture.- Sit comfortably in an armless chair or on a bench. Then lean back slightly, engaging your abdominal muscles.
- Bend your elbows and hold your hands together in front of your body. Inhale. As you exhale, move your hands in a controlled manner to your right hip, then to your left.
- Begin with five repetitions to each side and increase to 10 then 12.

Marching in Place: Balance Training
Balance training for MS is particularly important, Luketic says. Marching in place will help your balance by shifting your weight from side to side.- Stand with your feet hip width apart, abdominal muscles firm. If needed, use a counter or chair to help steady yourself.
- Slowly bend your right knee, raising your right foot off the floor, and bring your leg to a marching position. Your thigh should be about parallel to the floor.
- Pause for three seconds and then slowly lower the leg.
- Repeat with your left leg.
Continue until you've completed five repetitions with each leg. Work up to 10 to 15 repetitions with each leg.
I think these exercises combine great modifications and also useful strength training. Check out all of them on the website, of course, or just try these to start!



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