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Multiple Sclerosis

Exercising & MS

March 28, 2018

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If there’s anything certain about MS, it’s the uncertainty of the disease. Energy, strength and mobility can fluctuate over the years – especially if you’re living with Relapsing Remitting MS.

So it’s important, when considering an exercise plan, to have options that you can scale and honor your body.

Personally, I’ve always loved exercising. So my ability to maintain a consistent schedule is something I treasure. I start my mornings either at CrossFit or going for a run.

This is what works for me now.

Shortly before I was diagnosed my “workouts” looked drastically different.

The fatigue was so extreme, the most movement I could do was a child’s pose on the floor next to be bed. Slowly I worked my way to walking around the neighborhood and eventually as I went into remission I developed the stamina to strength train.

The most important thing to know when developing an MS-friendly exercise plan is to always honor what your body can do in the given moment.

Sometimes that means giving yourself a pep-talk to take a stroll around the block even though you’re feeling a little down. Other times, you may need to scale back your efforts as anyone with MS knows, the fatigue is not something you “push through.”

Only you can be the true judge in striking that right balance – and it will likely be a fluid process. But keep in mind, even small efforts with diet and lifestyle can add up to create a healing environment in your body.

Need some ideas on where to start? Check out these New Exercises and Activities to Try if You Have MS

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