Benefits of moving more
Movements can be standing or seated activities. You might like team sports while others might prefer yoga. And don’t forget that activities like gardening and cleaning use your muscles too!
If you have multiple sclerosis, being active can help improve your quality of life and even help manage some MS symptoms. Staying active with MS can:
- Help manage MS symptoms including fatigue and problems with balance and walking.
- Improve your mood.
- Improve your overall health.
- Help you stay mobile.
Hints and Tips
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MS Society - Staying active with MS
Discover more from the MS Society on how to stay active with MS. You can find various workouts, advice, local support and resources on their 'Staying Active' page.
Getting active at home
Who said you have to be outdoors to get moving? There’s plenty that can be done at home to stay active.
Find activities you enjoy
Being active doesn’t have to involve traditional ways of moving. You can find something that you genuinely enjoy doing and have tonnes of fun doing it. It’s easier to stay motivated when you move in a way that you enjoy.
Being active together
Being active doesn’t have to be done solo. Grab a friend, family member or even your neighbour and get moving together. This comes with added benefits of being able to connect with people, stay motivated, and have more fun.
Ways to get active
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Five in Five
Start building small amounts of activity into your day with Five in Five, a five minute mini-workout designed for people living with long term health conditions.
Dance with Anne
Chair-based dance teacher Anne Little takes you through a really fun and energising dance session, broken down into 5 minute chunks with some really uplifting music.
Balance with Sandra
Improve your balance and coordination with Sandra as she guides you through a series of full-body stretches to centre both your body and mind.
Strength with Alex
Getting stronger with a health condition doesn't doesn't have to mean using heavy dumbells. Join Personal Trainer Alex as he demonstrates simple moves to build your strength, with and without weights.
Our stories
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Mark’s story
Mark has discovered new ways to keep enjoying the active lifestyle he led before his MS diagnosis.
Phoebe's story
Phoebe was diagnosed with MS, depression, anxiety and asthma in 2020, but has been able to manage her conditions with the help of her miniature dachshund, Noodle.
MS Society
The MS Society does whatever it takes to help everyone live better with multiple sclerosis. We fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. We make sure nobody has to face MS alone. We won’t stop until we stop MS.