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kanjalina

Exercise group anyone?!? :-)

Hi there all! My name is Natalie, I've has RRMS for 18 years. My walking has become a challenge in the past year or so and other than exercises I do at home, I am keen to get out more and exercise. I don't really know many others with MS that may be interested in being more active, but like me, don't necessarily have someone that can join them. If this is something you'd be interested in, please leave your comments and suggestions of things you would like to do, what areas you want to improve on etc. I am based in central London, so all of the pretty parks are relatively straight forward for me to meet at. Also, if someone has suggestions of other activities share, share, share!!!! Nat
@Aliga

Hi @kanjalina I think that it is a great idea and wish that I could join you. Unfortunately I live across the pond in Northern Ireland so it would be difficult! I was a Walker /runner before my life turned upside down 5 years ago. Now I walk with crutches (slowly and painfully) but I'm determined to stay on my feet for as long as possible. Could you share some of the exercises that you do at home? I use a balance ball to try to strengthen my core muscles and small hands weights but don't do much else. Ali x

@kanjalina

Hi Ali, Thank you for responding to the post! Such a shame we are far apart... I also have to use a walking pole as I am not always steady on my feet. I do very similar exercises to you, a lot of core based exercises, yoga, sit-ups - I have introduced kettle balls aimed at building strength in my arms for added support when legs don't want to play along :-) Something that I have recently started that I find helpful is meditation. It focuses around breathing, which I never knew greatly elevates stress. I would suggest trying more stretching, I found simple ones such as calf stretches, to loosen the muscle movement helped me to move with a little less pain and discomfort, gradually overtime improved my ability to focus on other things I would find challenging such as balance. Hope this helps you a bit - most importantly, take things at your own pace. Nat x