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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

Group Exercise
City Location Contact
Dakota Dunes, SD
Land based strenthening
M/W, 5:30 p.m.		 Center for Neurosciences, Orthopedics and Spine Janet
605-217-2770
Duluth, MN 
M/W, 10–11 a.m.		 Duluth Clinic, Fitness & Therapy Center Kelly Fugere
218-786-5400
North Oaks, 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 Sarah
952-435-9022
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
Elk River, MN
T/R, 11 a.m.		 Family YMCA Kylie
762-230-2824
Grand Rapids, MN
M,W,F, 9:30–10:25 a.m.		 Itasca County Family YMCA Sue Beer
218-327-1161
Inver Grove Hgts, 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
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/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 Stacey
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 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
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/FF, 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, 9:30 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. (Adaptive Yoga for MS)		 MS Achievement Center  Casey
612-672-2815, kgraham5@fairview.org
Sioux Falls, SD - Water Walking, Neuro Fit, Aqua Chi and Yoga Dow Rummel  Melissa
605-575-0193
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