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Exercise classes

Low-impact, land based | Tai Chi  | Water Exercise | Yoga

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.

If you're interested in becoming an exercise instructor for people with MS, click here.

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

Group exercise (low-impact, land-based strengthening)
City Location Contact
Alexandria
T/R/F, 10:30 a.m.
M-F, 1 p.m. (Neuro Fit)		 Nelson Wellness Center Alice Schmitz
320-759-4613
Dakota Dunes, SD
M/W, 5:30 p.m.		 Center for Neurosciences, Orthopedics and Spine Janet
605-217-2770
North Oaks, MN
M/W, 11–11:45 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
T/R, 9–9:45 a.m.
M/W/F, 9–9:45 a.m.		 Nelson Wellness Center Alice Schmitz
320-759-4613
Burnsville, MN
T/R, 9–9:45 a.m.		 Minnesota Valley YMCA Sarah
952-435-9022
Detroit Lakes, MN
T/R, 9–10 a.m.		 Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center Leslie Johnson
218-844-4221
Duluth
W, 11:30 a.m.		 Benedictine Health Center Robin Davidson
218-310-4749
Eden Prairie, MN
M/W, 10:30–11:30 a.m.		 Community Center Beth Witt
952-949-8447
Elk River, MN
T/R, 11 a.m.		 Family YMCA Jennifer Schweikert
612-618-9445
Grand Rapids, MN
M/W/F, 9:30–10:25 a.m.		 Itasca County Family YMCA Sue Beer
218-327-1161
Grand Rapids, MN
T, Noon		 United Methodist Church Geri
218-259-9804
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.		 Mankato Family YMCA Joy Leafblad
507-345-9813
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 Pauline
763-592-5518
Osakis, MN
T/R, 11 a.m.		 Club Galeon Tony
320-859-6280
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/R, 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 Stacey
651-255-4762
Stillwater, MN
T/R, 10–11 a.m.		 Courage St. Croix Joanie Kiminski
651-439-8283
Virginia, MN
T/R, 1–2 p.m.		 Mesabi Family YMCA Jana
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, 11:15 a.m.		 Southeast Area YMCA Lisa Kovac
651-739-6589

  

Yoga, Tai Chi and Feldenkrais
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)
W/S, 11 a.m		 Yoga and You Brenda
701-255-8499
Burnsville, MN (Tai Chi)
W, 11 a.m.		 Diamondhead Education Center Linda
651-686-0335
Eden Prairie, MN (Yoga)
F, 10:30–11:15 a.m.		 Eden Priaire Community Center Beth Witt
952-949-8447
Fargo, ND (Yoga)
R, 11 a.m. – noon		 HeartSprings 701-261-3142
Mankato, MN (Tai Chi)
T, 3:30 p.m.		 V.I.N.E. Summit Center Karen
507-345-5262
Mankato, MN (Yoga)
T/R, 9 a.m.		 Old Main VIllage Karen
507-345-5262
Minneapolis, MN (Yoga)
T/F, noon

F, 10:30 a.m.
Uptown YWCA

Kingsley Commons
Lisa Furst
612-822-3504
Mary Salisbury
651-6901850
Rapid City, SD (Yoga)
W,10:30 a.m.
S, 10:45 a.m.		 Fitness Plus Theresa
605-721-5962
St. Louis Park, MN (Feldenkrais)
R, 6:35 p.m.		 Lennox Community Center Linda
952-928-6419
St. Paul, MN (Yoga)
T, 9–10 a.m.		 MS Achievement Center Casey
612-672-2815
Sioux Falls, SD
R, 6:30–7:30 p.m. (yoga)
T, R, 20:30–3 p.m. (Neuro fit)		 Dow Rummel Melissa
605-575-0193
Stillwater, MN (Yoga)
W, 10 a.m.
R, 6:30–7:30 p.m.		 Courage St. Croix Joanie Kiminski
651-439-8283

 

 

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