· Central Nervous System (CNS) = Brain, Spinal Cord, and Optic Nerve

· Nerves of CNS are wrapped with fatty tissue called myelin

· Damage to myelin causes scars, known as sclerosis
· This damage interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body

What are some symptoms of MS? Who should be exercising?

Source: Verywell/Emily Roberts

¨ Improves quality of life

¨ Improves cardiovascular fitness
¨ Increases bone density
¨ Helps with managing stress by improving mood
¨ Improves muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
¨ Brain-booster by increasing blood flow which helps protect cells of CNS
Tips for a Successful Workout
Stretch before and after
activity; Gentle daily
stretching improves
TRETCH mobility and flexibility
Drink water before,
during, and after activity;
Hydration is important for
ATER keeping body temperature
Ease into the activity; start
slow with low intensity;
gradually increase
ASE intensity over time
Be aware of how your body
is feeling during exercise;
“No pain, no gain” does
WARENESS NOT apply here
Pay attention to your body
temperature; Use cooling
packs or vest to lower body
EMPERATURE temperature
Exercise/Activity Ideas
Swimming: can reduce
fatigue and pain while
improving strength,
endurance, balance, and
flexibility
Hiking or Walking:
strengthens bones and
muscles, improves
balance, coordination,
and endurance
Biking: can increase
muscle strength and
endurance
Yoga: can calm the
body, increase flexibility
of muscles, and improve
deep, rhythmic
breathing for exercise
Pilates: can improve
core stability, strength,
coordination, balance,
and body awareness