Exercise Advice and Safety

Floor Based Exercise

• To do these safely, you will need to be able to get down onto the floor safely.
• If you feel these exercises are not quite right for you at the moment, please refer to the seated exercise section on our website.
• If you require further advice about which form of exercise is safe for you, you can request a call from one of our trainers who will be happy to advise you.

Multiple Sclerosis Exercises

Keeping physically active will also reduce your risk of other heath conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression and some cancers.

Depending on what level you are at, exercise can be done standing, sitting, or lying down, with or without equipment. The following exercises are seated and done without the aid of any exercise equipment, so are suitable for most abilities.

Parkinson’s Exercises

Keeping physically active will also help to reduce your risk of other heath conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression and some cancers.

The MS exercises have been designed to challenge and improve your movement, balance and co-ordination and increase your cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength.

Make sure to do the exercises safely and at a pace you are comfortable with. For a whole-body workout, include exercises from our upper body strength exercises, into your routine.

• To do these safely, you will need some degree of balance and be able to stand without the help of another person.
• If you feel these exercises are not quite right for you at the moment, please refer to the seated exercise section on our website.
• If you require further advice about which type of exercise is safe for you, you can request a call from one of our trainers who will be happy to advise you.

Seated Resistance Band Exercises

• Resistance bands are a great alternative to weights as they are inexpensive, easy to use and versatile as they allow you to do a whole-body workout with minimal equipment.
• They come in a range of resistance levels, which are usually denoted by the colour of the band. Generally, the larger the muscle you are working, the higher resistance band you will need.
• Keeping physically active will reduce your risk of long-term health conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression and some cancers.
• If you require further advice about which form of exercise is safe for you please request a call from one of our trainers who will be happy to advise you.

Whole Body Strength Training

• To do these safely, you will need some degree of balance and be able to stand without the help of another person.
• If you feel these exercises are not quite right for you at the moment, please refer to the seated exercise section on our website.
• If you require further advice about which form of exercise is safe for you, you can request a call from one of our trainers who will be happy to advise you.
• Make sure to read our advice about exercise and warming up before you begin.