The MS Society has released a new exercise DVD for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) presented by former Olympic champion Sally Gunnell OBE.
The exercise programme contains a range of simple, gentle exercises and stretches that can help people with varying levels of disability strengthen their muscles and feel fitter. A warm up is followed by a range of exercises – including squats, pelvic tilts, lunges and shoulder rotations – all demonstrated by Sally and people living with MS. For most of the exercises, there is an alternative option for people who have difficulties with mobility or balance or who are exercising in a seated position.
You can also watch the DVD online:
The individual stretches:
The individual exercises:
The individual stretches:
Sally worked with the MS Society and a group of people with MS to develop the exercises. You can find out what they had to say about the project in the interviews above.
The group completed the exercises three times a week over a six week period. They then worked with Sally adapting each exercise to make it suitable. The group also feature in the DVD demonstrating the exercises on camera with Sally.
All of the equipment featured in this DVD should be available to buy from any good exercise or sports wear stockists, or online.
The making of the DVD
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