Staying active

However multiple sclerosis affects you, exercise will help you stay as healthy as possible. Exercising can also improve your mood and some MS symptoms.

All kinds of movement can be good for you. You might enjoy sports, while someone else may prefer Tai Chi or yoga. Gentler activities like gardening and cleaning use your muscles too.

The important thing is to find exercises to suit you.

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Football-based exericses

We’ve worked with former international footballer Mary Phillip, who lives with MS, to create some football-themed exercises. The exercises are designed for different levels of mobility, and you don’t need to have any footballing experience to get involved!

Try our football workouts

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MS and exercise

Find out how exercise can help with MS symptoms, what kind of exercises you should be doing, and tips for getting started.

Simple exercises for MS

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis can make it hard to exercise. So we've worked with personal trainer Dom to create a range of exercises for people with MS. These workouts are designed for different levels of mobility.

Yoga for MS

Research tells us exercise can improve your mood, mobility and muscle strength. Try our yoga workouts from the comfort of your own home.

Exercises for MS symptoms

Research tells us exercise can help you manage common MS symptoms, like fatigue, muscle spasms or balance.

Pilates for MS

Research tells us practicing Pilates can help you to manage your MS. It helps most when you practice often and over a longer period of time. Even doing little or few exercises regularly can make you feel better.

Moving more with MS (booklet)

Whatever your ability, there’s an exercise for everyone, you just have to find the one that suits you.

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Find support near you

Our local groups are starting to meet face-to-face again. We've made sure any activities can happen in a COVID-safe way. Each group will go at their own pace, and you'll still find lots happening online. From coffee mornings to online yoga classes – put in your postcode to find out what's near you.

Helpful resources

From symptoms and treatments to accessing care and support, our booklets and factsheets are packed full of information and tips on living well with MS.

You can download them from our website or order copies from our online shop.

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