MS Auckland recognises financial barriers to some of our members accessing appropriate exercise. The Exercise Support Fund has been established to help make specialised exercise programmes more attainable for our members. Successful applicants will have their selected exercise programmes supplemented by 50% for the following six months. This involves the member paying 50% of the programme, to the provider, up-front, and the provider will invoice MS Auckland for the remaining 50%.
Funding applications are available for the periods of January to June and July to December.
MS Auckland may subsidise the cost of attending one of the following classes per member every 6 months. Please get in touch with the provider before attending, as the information below is true at the time of publishing.
MS Get a Head Start – A six-week high intensity exercise and education program to empower self-management for those living with MS.
2 sessions per week $360 for 12 classes
MS Keeping ahead – For those who have completed MS Get a Head Start. Circuit class covering strengthening, cardiovascular fitness and balance for people with MS.
Thursdays 11am – 12pm $30/class or $250 for 10 classes
Get Steady – A balance class for anyone wanting to improve their balance and reduce their risk of falls.
Mondays 11am – 12pm $30/class or $250 for 10 classes
Stride Out – A six week intensive, high-level gait training group class.
Wednesdays 11.15am – 12pm $30/class or $150 for 6 classes
MS-Fit – A low impact exercise class, including strength, balance, boxing, stretching, and functional mobility for people with MS. This class is open to people with MS of all mobility levels.
Fridays 11am- 12pm $160 for 10 classes Free trial class available
RGM class – Ronnie Gardner Method is a multisensory exercise method using music, rhythm, volcalisation and movement to challenge cognitive and motor skills.
Fridays 12.30pm – 1.30pm
ActivEx (Online) – ActivEx is a 45min seated class to build strength, fitness and flexibility in a supportive environment.
Tuesday 11am – 12pm via Zoom $60 per month Free 30min screening session in their Wairau clinic and free online class trial
Step it Up (Online) – Step it Up is a 3omin class working on standing, balance and mobility for people who can safely stand.
Wednesday 11.45am – 12.15pm via Zoom $35 per month Free 30min screening session in their Wairau clinic and free online class trial
NeuroFit – A circuit training group using exercises that will be prescribed individually to you. Stations include strengthening, lifting, balance, walking and climbing stairs.
Thursdays 2pm-3pm $105 for 8 classes
Strong and Active -In clinic circuit training group with help from physio and physio assistant. Working on cardio, strength and balance. Suitable for those with mobility and balance challenges.
$25/class
Foundation Classes – group advised after assessment
MS get a head start programme – A six-week high intensity exercise and education program to empower self-management for those living with MS.
2 sessions per week Tuesday and Thursdays, 11am – 12pm $360 for 12 sessions
The classes help with my mobility and I enjoy them too which is a bonus!
