About This Lesson
Parkinsons’s Disease Specific Exercise
There is substantial research to suggest that progressive aerobic exercise may be able to slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease, because it can offer neuro-protection, keeping dopamine cells alive longer. PD-specific exercises can also promote neuro-plasticity, which enables us to relearn movement patterns and regain our ability to move, play, and thrive.
Having trouble doing daily tasks, or your favorite hobbies? My PD Fit classes incorporate functional, PD-specific adaptive movement, which will help make activities of daily living easier and more enjoyable. We focus on balance and stability, flexibility, fall prevention, cardiovascular training, voice, and cognition.
I also bring an element of playfulness into my approach to fitness, combined with connection and camaraderie. Laughter can be a powerful medicine: it strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, diminishes pain, and can reduce the effects of stress (and stress-induced PD symptoms).
Monday @ Papamoa Sports & Rec centre
PD Fit for Parkinson’s
$10 ~ with tea and chats @ 10.30am
A mix of standing and seated exercises
Thursday @ Next Step
PD Fit for Parkinson’s
$15 ~ bookings required @ 10.30am
For those who can exercise on their feet
Friday @ Tauranga Citizen’s Club
PD Fit for Parkinson’s
$10 ~ with tea and chats @ 10am
All seated exercises
The Instructor
I work with you at your own pace, looking at how your beliefs impact your behaviours. most of all I want you to feel good in your own body, your home for life. My coaching style is personable, supportive and caring. I have a lot of empathy and understanding for people, yet will still get […]