Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise

I have raved before about swimming but here I am again - so excited. This morning I swam laps for 30 minutes as I do three times a week. I am continually surprised at how powerful I feel when I swim. This is so important as Multiple Sclerosis seems to strip my power away. Every time I swim, I am getting a more and more powerful kick for the first several laps -- then it poops me out and I really have to focus on kicking. However, it is such a win for me and my Multiple Sclerosis everytime that I swim.

I also started doing pilates once a week to help strengthen my core to stabilize me better. I am trying to have a more well-rounded workout regimen so that I am targeting different parts of my body. I believe the stronger I am, the more powerful I will be to fight this crazy disease. Multiple Sclerosis seems to take so much from my body that I want to do something to build my body back up. I believe so strongly in working out to prolong your ability and mobility with Multiple Sclerosis. I feel how weak my right side is compared to my left and I want to fight it with everything I can.

Another thing that I do is balance myself using Dyna Discs. These are round discs filled with air. I shift my weight from right to left in an effort to help build my balance back up. The more power I have in my legs, the less likely I will be to fall or sway. Dyna Discs are a great tool. You can get them online or at athletic stores.

Don't we deserve more power in what we do? Multiple Sclerosis is hard enough to deal with -- do everything you can to build yourself up and realize your strength.