Exercise Training for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Patients

INTERVENTION: Individuals will be required to train twice weekly for up to 30 minutes at a prescibed intensity of 70% VO2 max using an arm ergometer for 12 weeks. The prescribed intensity will be monitored via a heart rate monitor and will be increased as necessary to facilitate training adaptations. CONDITION: Multiple Sclerosis PRIMARY OUTCOME: 12 weeks of upper body exercise will be effective in maintaining or improving cardiovascular fitness, increased mobility assessed by an incremental exercise test using upper body ergometry to voltional exhaustion, timed up and go and a timed walk test. SECONDARY OUTCOME: 12 weeks of upper body exercise wil be effective in increasing balance as measured by the standing balance test. 12 weeks of upper body exercise will be effective in increasing quality of life as measured through changes in the SF36 questionnaire INCLUSION CRITERIA: Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis