MS sometimes makes it hard to keep moving, exercising, stretching, so we do less and less. Before long, its not just MS that interferes with our mobility and health, its also atrophy of muscle causing more balance problems and more muscle weakness.

So, we started a club to support and encourage us to keep moving --You use it or you lose it! So, what do you do-- do you stretch, do you walk, shovel snow, swim, aquacise, isometrics, lift free weights, Wii, calisthenics? Please join the club!

Myself, I swim a mile daily. It totally helps with the MS. What about you?

P.S> I've been gone from the board for 10 months. My computer went on the fritz and I got so used to not being on line that I did not miss it. I'll check in now and then. Last time we had this thread, there was a lot of interest in it. How about now?

I was just thinking about this the other day. Someone was saying that they did something and it hurt, so they wouldn't be doing that again. I think you should figure out why it hurt and try to remedy the situation.

My husband and I were goofing around to see who could "walk the line" better. (I think we were watching Cops) Neither of us were that great at first but with a little practice, it became much easier. No wonder drunks can't do it!

Even if you can't "fix" something, you can usually make an improvement. I watched my mom gradually become less mobile over the years and she just let it happen. Even losing a pile of weight would have made a difference to her.

When the weather is decent, I try to get out for a walk as many days a week as I can. My friend and I usually walk about 3 miles. We talk about joining Curves, but so far it's just talk. At least that would keep us more active in the bad weather. Other than that, I just try to keep active in my day to day activities - take the stairs, don't park close to where you're going, etc. My grandkids keep me hopping as well.

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I bought an exerciser and really want to do all the exercises the DVD demonstrates but I'm having some pain with my left arm so I need to take it easy on that. I still do some......the legs and my right arm.

As soon as the pollen clears out of the air some I plan to get outside more.

I have a Wii sitting right in front of me, but little motivation to use it. I try everyday, but I get fatigued so easily that 10 minutes is about all I get.

One thing we found that helps me, is to get the whole family involved. I find I push harder through the fatigue. We like doing the Kung Fu moves together. We each take turns on the board while the others follow along.

Yeaaa, BBS is back. I thought maybe you shrivvled up from too much chlorine.. Glad you're back an still MOVING!!

I still do my stretches and excercises every day, even when I don't feel like it. So I guess I'm still a member of the club.

I stand all day at work and it zaps my energy. I haven't been working out. I'm looking forward to spring so I can take walks and putter in the garden. If I didn't have to stand up all day it would be easier to do a light workout at least a few times a week.

i have been thinking of getting a wii, bu not sure if i have the space for it. plus i would have to get a bigger tv, only have a 19 inch. my brother has one and i played games over his house before it was fun for the whole family