I have been doing some research regarding MS and exercise. The National MS Society actually has some really good information. I have actually felt a little challenged by what I read there recently. My favorite website for motivations is called Active MSer's. It is the site where I was able to learn about the different cooling vests and how well they do or don't work. Plus, I get to read about people who continue an active lifestyle and make the most of life even with MS.
I was reading weight lifting is very good for people with MS. I have also been encouraged to do more weights to help with weight loss. I had really been putting off weights because I'm training for the half marathon. However, today I decided I would try the Centergy class at the gym. This is one of the classes the gym says counts towards a weights work out. It is really a lot like yoga, but man it is hard! It really did work every part of my body as well as stretching and balance. I have spastic muscles thanks to the MS. They are always super tight. For example, I can't bend and touch my toes without bending my knees a LOT! I also have very poor coordination and balance. I'm not sure if it's all MS related or just who I am, but I have NONE! The stretching and balance work in the class are as hard, if not harder, for me than using my muscles for strength. I'm hoping I can go to this class at least once a week. It really challenges me. I just hate feeling so inept in front of other people. It is going to take a lot of stick-to-it-ness, but I know it will really help my MS related problems.
I'm hoping changing my lifestyle, exercise and doing the best I can do will help decrease my weight AND help all of the crappy MS symptoms I have.
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