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Studies show exercise not only improves your overall health and well-being, but can also help to manage many MS symptoms. Check out the listings below to find an exercise program in your community. If you want to participate in an exercise class but do not have one in your area, let us know! Contact Jeannie at 612-335-7939 or jeannie.zank@nmss.org.

The Upper Midwest Chapter can assist with the cost of most exercise programs. Contact the local exercise coordinator for more information, to register for the class or for information about applying for financial assistance.

Volunteer assistance
You may bring a friend or family member if you need assistance in the locker room or pool.

Transportation
We ask that you provide your own transportation or contact your local coordinator to discuss transportation options.

Questions?
Contact Jeannie at 612-335-7939, 800-582-5296 (option 2) or  jeannie.zank@nmss.org.
 
M = Monday | T = Tuesday | W = Wednesday | R = Thursday | F = Friday | S=Saturday

Low Impact
City Location Contact

Duluth, MN 
M/W, 10–11 a.m.

 Duluth Clinic, Fitness & Therapy Center Kelly Fugere
218-786-5400

Shoreview, MN 
M/W, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
 

 STEP PT
Village Center		 Megan Frost
651-766-0080

 

Water Exercise
City Location Contact
Albert Lea, MN 
T/W/R, 1–1:45 p.m.		 Family YMCA Bill Vilarreal
507-373-8228
Alexandria, MN
M-F, 9–10 a.m.		 Lakes Area Recreation held at Arrowwood Resort Pool  Kelly Wencl
320-762-2868 
Burnsville, MN
T/R, 9–9:45 a.m.		 Minnesota Valley YMCA Nanette Denk
952-435-9022
Coon Rapids, MN
T/R, 11 a.m. – noon		 Emma B. Howe Northtown YMCA

Trin Peterson
763-717-1837
Detroit Lakes, MN
T/R, 9–10 a.m.		 Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center Leslie Johnson
218-844-4221
Eden Prairie, MN
M/W, 10:30–11:30 a.m.		 Community Center Beth Witt
952-949-8447
Golden Valley, MN
T, 1–2 p.m.		 Courage Center Kaari Hilgert
763-520-0385
Grand Rapids, MN
M,W,F, 9:30–10:25 a.m.		 Itasca County Family YMCA Sue Beer
218-327-1161
Inver Grove Heights, MN
T/R 10 a.m. (shallow water)

M/W, 7:15 p.m. (deep water)		 The Grove Amy Crary
651-554-3420
(call for more options)

Mankato, MN
W, 5–6 p.m.

M, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
(March 7–April 11)
 

Mankato Family YMCA


Mankato Community Education and Recreation, East High School Pool

Joy Leafblad
507-345-9813

507-387-5501

Marshall, MN
M, 4:30–6 p.m.

Marshall Area YMCA

Cindy Rosa
507-532-9622
New Hope, MN
T/R, 11 a.m. – noon		 Northwest YMCA Kylie Sundberg
763-535-4800
Perham, MN
T/R, 8:30–9:30 a.m.

M/W, 11–11:45 a.m.		 Community Center Marie Hanson
218-346-7222
Sioux Falls, SD
M, 8:30–9:15 a.m. (aqua Chi)

T/TR, 9–9:30 a.m. and 8–8:30 a.m. (water walking)		 Dow Rummel Village Melissa Guiliano
605-575-0193
St. Cloud, MN
M/W/F, 9:30–10:30 a.m.		 Family YMCA Celeste Waltz
320-253-2664
St. Paul, MN
T/R, 9:50–10:35 a.m.		 Jewish Community Center Christina Eide
651-255-4762
Stillwater, MN
T/R, 10 to 11 a.m.		 Courage St. Croix Joanie Kiminski
651-439-8283
Virginia, MN
T/R, 1–2 p.m.		 Mesabi Family YMCA

Chelsa Spreeman
218-749-8020

Waconia, MN
M/W/F, 8:30 a.m.

 Safari Island

Ssra Foley
952-442-0695

Willmar, MN
M-F, 8:30–9:30 a.m. (shallow water)

M/W/F, 9:30–10:30 a.m. (deep water

M/W, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (combo) 

 Kandiyohi City Area YMCA Christy Marthaller
320-222-9622

Woodbury, MN
T/R 11:15 a.m.

 Southeast Area YMCA Lisa Kovac
651-739-6589

  

Yoga and Tai Chi
City Location Contact
Bemidji, MN - Yoga
T, 8–9 a.m.
S, 9:30–10:30 a.m.		 Dionne's OM Yoga Studio
 

Dionne Daly
218-766-9262
Bismarck, ND - Yoga
11 a.m – noon		 The Creative Movement Center   701-255-8499  
Eden Prairie, MN - Yoga
F, 10:30–11:15 a.m.		 Eden Priaire Community Center

Beth Witt
952-949-8447
Fargo, ND - Yoga
11 a.m. – noon		 HeartSprings  701- 261-3142

Minneapolis, MN - Yoga

  

 

F, noon
 

Uptown YWCA

Lisa Furst
612-822-3504

F, 10:30 a.m.

Kingsley Commons

Mary Salisbury
651-6901850

T, 9–10 a.m. (Adaptive Yoga for MS)

MS Achievement Center

612-672-2815, kgraham5@fairview.org
Rapid City, SD - Yoga
10:30 a.m.		 Fitness Plus  605-721-5962
Sioux Falls, SD - Yoga
6:30 p.m.		 Dow Rummel  Nancy, 605-336-7017
Sioux Falls, SD - Yoga 
7:30–8:30 p.m.		 Mutch Women’s Center for Health Enrichment 605-328-7155
Sioux Falls, SD - Yoga 
7:15 p.m.		 Avera McKennan Fitness Center 605-322-5300
Stillwater, MN - Yoga
W, 10 a.m.
R, 6:30–7:30 p.m.		 Courage St. Croix Joanie Kiminski
651-439-8283
Urbandale, IA - Yoga
10:15–11:15 a.m.		 R Studio 515-727-5300