Can I Take a Spin Class With Parkinson’s?
Join us Tuesdays and Thursday at 9:30am RSVP Now Fears about trying spin class are the same - with or without Parkinson’s. What if I fall off the bike? What if I can’t keep up? What if I don’t know how to operate and adjust the bike? I am definitely not the spandex wearing type so won’t I stick out like a sore thumb? In short, you won’t, who cares, instructors are there to help and neither are most people - just wear something you can move in. Our spin instructors are keeping a keen eye on spinners to ensure they
When Your Loved One with Parkinson’s Doesn’t Want to Exercise
In this blog post, we’ll cover the most common reasons your significant other is avoiding exercise and three potential solutions to this problem. If you’re reading this, it means you care deeply about your loved one and understand that movement is one of the most important tools people with Parkinson’s have in their arsenal. Incorporating physical activity can slow the disease’s progression, control its symptoms, build brain health AND decrease anxiety. Despite these benefits, people with Parkinson’s may be reluctant to work out. Why They Don’t Want To Exercise They Lack the Motivation to Start The first way to address a lack
Upcoming Events
Intergenerational Event
When: Wednesday, August 5th
Where: East Community Center
Join us in connecting with local high school students enrolled in a leadership class. Students will box and participate in yoga with us. In between classes join us for a special coffee and connect where we get to know students in pairs. We will facilitate each of you sharing your life experiences to learn and inspire each other.
Schedule of events:
- 9:30 am Fitboxing
- 10:15 am Special Coffee and Connect
- 11:15 am Yoga
