I love Rock steady boxing! It has really helped With my balance issues and strength. It is the most fun way to exercise that I can imagine. At least for me.

I love it! We do it three times a week out of East Hartford, CT and it is very challenging. There are people with all levels of PD. And I leave there soaked and feeling strong.

When I was able to go I had a good time just being around other Parkys'.

I started Rock Steady Boxing 3 weeks ago, they coach more than just boxing. Yesterday our coach gave us a technique on how to stand up from a chair and how to sit without assistance. We do a lot of stretching, some light weight training and running. The main difference is that it is non contact boxing and it's geared to all levels of functionality. I'm 65 and in the very early stages of PD, one of the ladies in the class is about 70 in a much more advanced stage. If you haven't seen it this is a great video about Rock Steady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfDHGbuvqiw. You can also get more information at https://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/ .

My husband asked that question to a Rock Steady trainer and has taken one class. The trainer said in regular boxing you don't fully extend your arms so much, and this is important for PD. The class included stretching and strengthening exercises as well as the boxing. Seems like Running, yoga, and weights is really good. I did find a program here: http://www.pwr4life.org/moves/ that seems to have the same kind of movements as rock steady. They seem to have all of their stuff on YouTube. My impression is that the PD specific exercises including rock steady are especially aiming at folks who are having problems with gait, freezing while walking, and use of arms and hands, and work on preserving and improving function. Keep on moving everyone!!