FIGHT BACK AGAINST PARKINSON’S
Boxing Program
Experience an empowering workout designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease from the convenience and comfort of your home with our Y Wellness 24/7 virtual wellness platform.
Our Parkinson’s boxing classes combine boxing techniques, cardiovascular exercises, and strength training to improve mobility, balance, coordination, and overall fitness.
As part of your YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties membership you have access to in-person classes at your branch as well as our virtual wellness platform, Y Wellness 24/7 offering a large variety of classes specifically for Arthritis Management, Balance, Flexibility, Mobility, Tai Chi, Meditation, and more!
For more information on how to access Y Wellness 24/7 visit ywellness247.org or contact ywellness247@ymcabhc.org.
Program Details:
Parkinson’s POWer Foundations 6 weeks | 12 classes
This 6-part series will focus on building a strong foundation in your fight against Parkinson’s Disease. You will learn the structure of a typical Parkinson’s Boxing class, why exercise is an important part of your journey, and build your boxing skills with various combinations to keep you in the fight! For seasoned fighters, revisiting the foundation courses is a great way to refine your skills and focus on technique. Boxing classes are also included as a complement to each module to implement skills learned.
Additional POWer Moves and Boxing classes are also available on the Y Wellness 24/7 platform.
A low or no cost membership may be available to you through your insurance company. Many benefits may be specific to Pennsylvania or New Jersey branches. Check our website or call 215.999.9622 or your insurance company for more information.
Exercise is important
“Exercise is an important part of healthy living for everyone, however, for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) exercise is not only healthy, but a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and daily living activities, along with a potential neuroprotective effect".
- The Parkinson’s Foundation Quality Improvement Initiative studied exercise as part a Parkinson's Outcomes Project study.
Good outcomes for PD
"Every Center of Excellence agrees that they believe exercise is important to good outcomes in PD, and data supports that. Exercising enhances the sense of wellbeing, even across different disease stages and severities. There is a growing consensus among researchers about the short and long-term benefits of exercise for people with PD.”
- Parkinson’s Foundation
Regular schedule of exercise
“Starting or continuing a schedule of regular exercise can make a big difference in your mobility, both in the short and long term.”
-APDA