Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast from the Overcoming MS charity. In each episode, your host Geoff Allix explores a different aspect of the Overcoming MS Program in greater depth by talking with experts and people with MS about health lifestyle changes. New episodes are published on Wednesdays and feature interviews with scientists, neurologists, fitness specialists, diet experts, stress reduction professionals. The podcast also features inspirational, real-life stories from people with multiple sclerosis following the Overcoming MS program, about the challenges and victories of managing symptoms through lifestyle modification.
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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast from the Overcoming MS charity. In each episode, your host Geoff Allix explores a different aspect of the Overcoming MS Program in greater depth by talking with experts and people with MS about health lifestyle changes. New episodes are published on Wednesdays and feature interviews with scientists, neurologists, fitness specialists, diet experts, stress reduction professionals. The podcast also features inspirational, real-life stories from people with multiple sclerosis following the Overcoming MS program, about the challenges and victories of managing symptoms through lifestyle modification.
Webinar highlights – Physical activity with Dr Robert Motl | S7E20
Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis
48 minutes
1 month ago
Webinar highlights – Physical activity with Dr Robert Motl | S7E20
In this episode of Living Well with MS, we’re sharing highlights from a popular webinar on physical activity. Overcoming MS Program Facilitator Heather O’Neil hosts a fascinating conversation with renowned researcher Dr Robert Motl and community members Francis Loye and Duarte Valente. Together, they explore the science and lived experience behind why moving your body matters when you live with MS.
Watch this episode on YouTube.
Topics and Timestamps:
02:46 Why exercise is ‘medicine’ for MS
05:50 Cells to society: how activity helps at every level
11:55 Personal experiences: community members share their stories
17:38 Overcoming challenges: motivation and mindset
23:38 Q&A: including questions on fatigue and the best types of exercise
29:25 Practical tips for starting and maintaining an exercise program
35:35 Final thoughts and encouragement to get started and keep going
More info and links:
Listen to S6E18 The latest research in exercise for MS with Dr Robert Motl
Listen to S7E10 A quick guide to the Overcoming MS Program with Heather O’Neil
Learn more about the exercise pillar of the Overcoming MS program
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Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis
Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast from the Overcoming MS charity. In each episode, your host Geoff Allix explores a different aspect of the Overcoming MS Program in greater depth by talking with experts and people with MS about health lifestyle changes. New episodes are published on Wednesdays and feature interviews with scientists, neurologists, fitness specialists, diet experts, stress reduction professionals. The podcast also features inspirational, real-life stories from people with multiple sclerosis following the Overcoming MS program, about the challenges and victories of managing symptoms through lifestyle modification.
