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Exercise Options in the Metro Area Click on the county closest to you, or scroll down for a complete list of exercise classes offered. MS Aquatic Exercise is offered twice a week from September through March. In this class, participants will take advantage of the water's natural buoyancy to increase mobility, flexibility, strength, endurance, and to promote a sense of well-being. The National Capital Chapter may be able to provide financial assistance to clients with MS to cover the cost of course registration. To request a scholarship or additional information about this class please, contact Chapter Programs and Services at (202) 296-9891. Multiple Sclerosis Water Exercise is a shallow water exercise program, designed for individuals with physical disabilities. Participants will take advantage of the water's natural buoyancy to increase mobility and flexibility. Volunteers are on hand to allow participants to work at their own pace and ability level. Wheelchair users are welcome. Moving with Mobility Impairments offers exercises that help to maintain flexibility in joints, build muscle strength, relax the body and promote a sense of achievement. Class is adapted for any type of mobility, whether ambulatory or using a wheelchair. Yoga for Health is designed to allow participants with a range of physical problems, like MS, to utilize the healing benefits of yoga. Emphasis is on relaxation, breathing and gentle postures to promote flexibility and mobility. These classes are sponsored by the Fairfax County Department of Recreation. They are offered quarterly. If you'd like to receive the County's Parktakes recreation guide, call 703-222-4664. Classes are listed under Therapeutics. The National Capital Chapter may be able to provide financial assistance to clients with MS to cover the cost of course registration. To request a scholarship or additional information about this class please, contact Chapter Programs and Services at (202) 296-9891. Prince William County, Virginia MS Aquatic Exercise is offered twice a week from September through May and once a week June through August. In this class participants will take advantage of the water's natural buoyancy to increase mobility, flexibility, strength, endurance, and to promote a sense of well-being. You can register for this class by calling the Chinn aquatics and Fitness Center at 703-730-1051. The National Capital Chapter may be able to provide financial assistance to clients with MS to cover the cost of course registration. To request a scholarship or additional information about this class please, contact Chapter Programs and Services at (202) 296-9891. Water exercise classes have been offered in Loudoun County at the Ida Lee Rec. Center in the past. If you are interested in future opportunities, please contact the Chapter at (202) 296-5363. Montgomery County offers two classes that are offered four times per year. Each session is six to eight weeks in duration. Moving with Multiple Sclerosis offers exercises to help maintain flexibility in joints, maintain muscle strength, promote relaxation and a sense of well-being. The class includes discussions on ways to continue exercising outside of class. Feeling Fit with Multiple Sclerosis is for those who would like to learn to workout independently. Each session includes a warm up, work out, and cool down. Emphasis is placed on participants learning how to develop a balanced physical activity plan. At the close of class, participants will be able to design and begin and Individual Fitness Plan. These classes are sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. They are offered quarterly. If you'd like to receive the County's Recreation Guide, call 301-777-6840. Classes are listed under Therapeutics. The National Capital Chapter may be able to provide financial assistance to clients with MS to cover the cost of course registration. To request a scholarship or additional information about this class please, contact Chapter Programs and Services at (202) 296-9891. |