In addition to being essential to general health and well-being, exercise is helpful in managing many MS symptoms. People with MS who participate in an aerobic exercise program are shown to have better cardiovascular fitness, improved strength, better bladder and bowel function, less fatigue and depression, a more positive attitude, and increased participation in social activities. Make sure to cater your exercise program to your needs. The instructors below can work with you towards this goal.
| Program/Instructor | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | ||
| Sunshine Yoga | Fryeburg, ME | Pilates: Bobbi Broeme, 603-387-719, bbroeme@yahoo.com |
| Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness | Harpswell, ME | 207-729-8433 |
| Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports LLC | Lyman, ME | 207-985-0374 |
| Zone 3 Fitness | Scarborough, ME | 207-730-7339 |
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Silver Sneakers Jane Pulk |
Topsham, ME | 207-725-4044 |
| Massachusetts | ||
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Wang YMCA of Chinatown (Greater Boston YMCA) |
Boston, MA | Andrius Zeikus, 617-426-2237 |
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Huntington Ave YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Boston, MA | Jennifer Rago, 617-536-7800 |
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Constitution Inn YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Boston/Charlestown, MA |
Bridgette Chaisson, 617-241-8400 |
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Oak Square YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Brighton, MA | Partnership Program- Maura Krueger, 617-787-8669 |
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Oak Square YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Brighton, MA | Sara Nelson, 617-787-8678 |
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Dorchester YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Dorchester, MA | Rebecca Cooper, 617-436-7750 |
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Hockomock YMCA, Invensys Foxboro Branch |
Foxboro, MA |
Shana McElroy, 508-772-1339, shanam@hockymca.org |
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Hockomock YMCA, Bernon Family Branch |
Franklin, MA |
Shane Elder, 508-528-8708, shanee@hockymca.org |
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Charles River YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Needham, MA | Michael Streby, 781-444-6400 |
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Burbank YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Reading, MA | Jerri Pratt, 781-944-9622 |
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Sandra French Adaptive Fitness for People with MS |
Sheffield, MA | 413-229-7719 |
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Waltham YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA) |
Waltham, MA | Anthony Frongillo, 781-894-5295 |
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Weymouth Club 60 for 60 Program |
Weymouth, MA |
Amy LaMontagne (781) 337-4600, Ext 140 |
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North Suburban YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Woburn, MA |
Justin Cammarata, 781-935-3270 |
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YWCA of Central MA (details) |
Worcester, MA |
Martha Maynard 1-800-344-4867 Martha.Maynard@nmss.org |
| New Hampshire | ||
| Sunshine Yoga | Conway, NH | Pilates: Bobbi Broeme, 603-387-719, bbroeme@yahoo.com |
| Sunshine Yoga | Conway, NH | Massage Therapy: Jessica Lauder, jp.lauder@gmail.com |
| The Works Family Health & Fitness Center | Somersworth, NH | 603-742-2163 theworkshealthclub.com |
| Vermont | ||
| IDEAL (Individually Designed Exercise for Active Lifestyles) | Burlington VT |
Susan Kasser (802) 656-7742 SUSAN.KASSER@UVM.EDU |