Exercise Your Options
Move it, stretch it, flex it, lift it, hit the water —
just say YES to exercise

by David Von Hatten

Why should having a neuromuscular disease exclude you from exercise and all its benefits?

Perhaps you’re not aware of what forms of exercise you can do, given your abilities. Maybe you have questions and doubts about the intimidating prospects of starting an exercise routine. Or perhaps you’re in the “What good will it do me?” frame of mind.

Gail Abelman, who has Friedreich’s ataxia, exercises to help maintain strength in her upper body and keep her weight down.