Regular physical exercise and wellness programs have been shown to be of benefit to persons with multiple sclerosis. The Ohio Buckeye Chapter staff will help you locate providers in your community. Exercise options you may want to consider are therapeutic horseback riding, yoga, water aerobics and gentle exercise
- Aquatics
Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. -
7:15 p.m.
Ohio State University Department of Recreational Sports,
Recreation and Physical Activity Center, 337 W. 17th Ave. in Columbus. To register, visit the Recreation and Physical Activity Center during regular business hours or during the first two evenings of the session. For more information call 614-688-3693.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.
Columbus Park and Recreation, the Aquatics Center, 1160 Hunter Ave. in Columbus.
Cost: FREE. For more information about aquatic or fitness classes, contact Luke at
614-645-0257.
YMCA Locations:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11:15 a.m. - Noon
Eldon W. Ward YMCA, 130 Woodland Ave. in Columbus. For more information or to register, contact the YMCA at 614-252-3166.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 2:00 p.m. -
2:30 p.m.
Hilltop YMCA, 2879 Valleyview Dr. in Columbus. For more information or to register, contact the YMCA at 614-276-8224.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.
Jerry L. Garver Branch, 6767 Refugee Rd. in Canal Winchester. For more information or to register, contact the YMCA at 614-834-9622.
YMCA locations offer financial assitance to people with limited resources.
- Yoga
Mondays: 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Yoga on High, 1081 N. High St. in Columbus.
Cost: $40. To register, contact Yoga on High at 614-291-4444.