• Webinar Highlights: Accessible Movement for the Overcoming MS Community with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons | S6E10

  • May 15 2024
  • Length: 39 mins
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Webinar Highlights: Accessible Movement for the Overcoming MS Community with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons | S6E10

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  • In this episode, we’re sharing highlights from our webinar ‘Accessible Movement for the Overcoming MS Community’ with Dr Véronique Gauthier-Simmons. Véronique is a qualified yoga therapist who follows the Overcoming MS Program and supports Overcoming MS as a facilitator. She discusses the benefits of exercise, how to make it more accessible and how to stay motivated. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 01:01 The benefits of exercise. 07:09 How you can set SMART goals to stay motivated to exercise. 12:40 How you can modify physical activity for your ability and balance. 15:14 Breathing exercises to work your core muscles. 20:46 Examples of chair-based exercises for the arms, legs and spine. 29:15 Your intention can change how an exercise feels in your body. 34:20 Dopamine release doesn’t occur until six weeks into a new exercise routine, so don’t give up! Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis? Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Watch the original webinarRead: The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigalFind out more about Veronique’s movement classesTry an Overcoming MS exercise videoJoin Veronique's free live classesLearn more about VeroniqueNew to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory pageConnect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well HubVisit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: FacebookInstagramYouTubePinterest Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS.
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