What is a good leg exercise for a woman with MS?
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Here are a couple that I do.  I sit on the floor legs out together in front of me,then have the foot flexed and reach over your legs to your feet....do the same but have foot pointed. She can just flex and point her feet too.    This other one you need to have something to hold onto.  Stand up and flex one foot and lift the leg to the side about 4 times,then do for the other leg.  After that kick the leg behind you.  This one can have the foot pointed too.      I experience tightness in my legs and these exercises help me.
1036085
Can you get to a facility with a therapy pool?  I have two relatives with MS and that has been a lifesaver for them.\n\nThe water temperature can be a little warmer, which lends to relaxing and soothing sore muscles.  The water takes away some of the weight and impact of exercises or walking in the water.\n\nGood luck.
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Try pliometrics. Lunges work too. Jumping rope and anything that can make your muscles think they have to work harder than they do. Figuratively speaking of course. Try tying a piece of surgical tubing to your ankle and anchor it somewhere. Make sure it is resistant enough and do high-knee type steps.
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I would definitely say Pilates. This exercise uses gravity to tone your muscles. One for the legs is:  Lay on your back, flat. Lift one leg in the air and make the letter P. That is just one example. I believe that Pilates is one of the best ways to TONE muscles, Not build
1032801
You should probably try to eat right and exercise daily. I know a fun way to exercise your legs. Get the Dance Dance Revolution game for home and that will keep you jumping. It's fun to play, you get to listen to cool music and you get a nice workout.
1184265
omg do pilates\nits a miracles
790714
leg lifts backwards.\nstrap the weights onto your ankle, lean forward onto the back of a chair and lift your leg (straightened) backward. this will isolate your gluts. do 10 reps of 5 lifts for each leg.
810550
Start a running program.  I am actually starting this today. Your legs will look fabulous!
870847
work out your legs and keep running\nb
133844
I suggest an exercise bike, because you can work out at a high intensity on it while watching TV, it provides a good workout for your lower body, and you can find them at whatever price fits your budget.  Another good choice would be an elliptical trainer, but these tend to be more expensive.  You can set the incline and resistance on these to specifically target thighs or hip.  Here is a good intro to choosing an elliptical trainer:\n\nhttp://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/equipment/elliptical.htm\n\nI wouldn't suggest a treadmill, because it would be hard to run on it unless you devote your full attention, and if you walk on it at a lower intensity, it probably won't help very much in toning your lower body.
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Elevate your legs once you at home, take an ice bag place on the sore parts of your legs leave there for 15 minutes but not any longer. Try not to do any pushing of furniture or any hard work around your house. Then right before bed time take a soothing bath  if at all possible. In the morning try to stay away from anything with caffeine and you should do this on a regular basis and also try to exercise just a little each day..\n\nGood Luck..
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I used to work with a personal trainer. He told me the best exercises for your thighs are lunges and squats. Make sure you are doing them correctly, your knee should never go past your toes on your lead off foot, or they wont do anygood.
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leglifts.  lie down on the floor and put your hands under your butt or tailbone so it won't hurt.  lift your legs about six inches off the floor and hold as long as you can!!  it's really hard.
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I think that anyone that had a particular disease, illness, or disorder benefits best by joining communities whose members are having the same experience. \n\nThey can talk with you about the best ways to cope, point you to things that have worked for them, for instance, should I walk or swim for exercise? They can help you find resources for any equipment, etc. that you may need.\n\nAnd bless them, they can help you find some small humor in it all to get you through the day.\n\nI've included a few links below that I hope can be of some help to you. Some of them have message boards on the site, some point you to other sites with MS Support boards.\n\nMay you have many good days as well as humor, friendship and companions during this journey.
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Lay on an exercise ball, tummy down so your lower pelvis is resting on the ball.  Support and stabalize yourself with your forearms.  As best as possible, put the soles of your feet together so your legs are in the 'frog' position then lift your feet being sure to squeeze your butt cheeks.  Do 12-18 repititions and 3 sets.  Lunges are also great.  Stationery or traveling lunges, with or without weights. Good Luck!
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I would suggest doing leg lifts.  Something that really helps tone legs and is heart healthy is running.  I know it sounds unenjoyable but try to make it fun by gathering some friends up or bringing along your dog or ipod. running also  Is a great way to get your thoughts in order for the day an relieve stress.
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hello..\nif u use a step on the stairs put the front of your feet on the edge and go up and down ...for different difficulties go really slowly for the strength...then you can move on to doing in on one leg..this exercises also raises the arches of your feet which make s you faster at running...this exercise is mainly used by dancers :P\nraises are really good and you can vary them by doing them quickly and lots of slowly...then again move on to doing them on one leg..skipping is a good way of building all leg muscles...squats improve you quads...\nif you visit www.dance.net and then click on advice the strenghtening they have exercises for strenghtening evry muscle in th body..\nsearch on the internet for strenghtening for teens and there should be a site which i don't remeber name which includes pictures aswell\nbreathing during exercise is really important as it brings all the oxygen around your body..\nremember to strectch before and after exercises..\nxx