Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Part 5

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There are a few things you can do to make exercising an everyday habit. Here are a few tips that may help.

Exercise early in the day
Use a fan, mister, or a cool vest
Drink plenty of water
Choose a cool area
Choose an exercise you like
Work with a PT to come up with a program

Ultimately, your multiple sclerosis exercise program should meet your needs and or goals. You may want to improve your MS symptoms. Or you may wish to have an activity that will give you something to do outside the house. Whatever your reason, make exercise a part of your daily life.

The longer you can remain active, the better off you will be. Because Cir was very active even after his diagnosis, many of the benefits still remain with him today. He still has good muscle tone. And for the most part, he is pretty healthy.

His neurologist always comments on how good Cir looks. Mind you, he always “knocks on wood”, but he is genuinely impressed at how healthy Cir is. Besides doing some type of exercise regularly, Cir also eats healthy – with the exception of a bag of M&Ms or Boston Baked Beans every once in awhile. Hey, you have to treat yourself occasionally. Just as long as you know when to stop...

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