FIGHTING BACK AGAINST PARKINSON'S

Several medical studies on exercise and Parkinson's disease have concluded that moderate to high intensity exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson's.

In Rock Steady Boxing classes, people can learn a new skill that is fun and a good stress reliever while addressing many of the symptoms of Parkinson's.

You are training to improve:

  •     Balance
  •     Hand-eye coordination
  •     Speed of movement
  •     Agility
  •     Muscle power
  •     Mental focus
  •     Rhythm

You should participate if you:

  •     Have been diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease
  •     Are willing to complete and submit signed informed consent form, waiver, and medical release
  •     Agree to having an interview/assessment meeting before starting and periodic progress monitoring 
  •     Do not have cardiac or pulmonary disease, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension, or stroke, dementia, other medical conditions that are contraindicative to exercise.
 
Registration Required:
Contact Karrie Inman, kinman@whatcomymca.org or 360 255 0646.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:45 to 10:45am
Bellingham Y: 4th Floor, Studio 2

YMCA Members: $60/Month
Non-Members: $90/Month
Pre-registration is required.
 

Download Informed Consent Form

Download Rock Steady Boxing Waiver

Download Physician Medical Release Form