Aquatic Exercise for People With Multiple Sclerosis
Add more water classes for clients with MS.

Recent survey results show that people with multiple sclerosis prefer aquatic exercise over nonaquatic exercise but have difficulty finding access to classes. It could point to a growth opportunity: According to the survey, 100% of those who preferred aquatic exercise said they would recommend it to other people with MS.
Aquatic exercise is particularly beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis because of the water’s support, which minimizes joint stress and overheating, two important concerns. If you or your facility offer aquatic training, consider reaching out to community resources for people with MS to let them know of your offerings.
The survey results are reported in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders (2022; 60 [103701]).
Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA
Shirley Archer, JD, MA, is an internationally acknowledged integrative health and mindfulness specialist, best-selling author of 16 fitness and wellness books translated into multiple languages and sold worldwide, award-winning health journalist, contributing editor to Fitness Journal, media spokesperson, and IDEA's 2008 Fitness Instructor of the Year. She's a 25-year industry veteran and former health and fitness educator at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, who has served on multiple industry committees and co-authored trade books and manuals for ACE, ACSM and YMCA of the USA. She has appeared on TV worldwide and was a featured trainer on America's Next Top Model.