Exercise and MS?

'Tell me something I didn't already know' is a constant cry of an EXTEND teacher. 
Every now and then a new study that reveals that exercise is good for you - especially exercising to music and in a small friendly group. 

A recent article in Multiple Sclerosis Today says that researchers reported that “Movements, whether structured (exercise) or unstructured (physical activity) were deemed meaningful and relevant for living life with MS. Also, it was the ability to integrate physical activity in everyday life activities that gave it prominence,”  Click here for the full article

Why isn't this a big surprise? 
Every EXTEND teacher has someone with an underlying medical condition - it could be MS, Parkinson's, cancer, stroke...but our classes are designed for those with underlying medical conditions, as well as the naturally ageing body (yes- it happens to everyone).

EXTEND teachers are trained to deliver classes that:

• encourage functional movement to maintain and promote independent living
• encourage movement through the full range
• fun
• enjoyable
• social
• positive
  
• achievable 

We welcome those who find other classes intimidating, too fast or inappropriate.