Parkinson's Programming
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
Connect, Learn and Share with others living with Parkinson's Disease. This monthly support group is open to anyone in the community including those affected with Parkinson's Disease and care-givers. This group will meet the first Friday of each month at the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA.
PARKINSON'S CYCLE CLASS
Research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic showed a 35% reduction in PD symptoms by the simple act of pedaling a bicycle at a rapid pace, optimally 80-90 revolutions per minute. This research inspired the launching of Parkinson’s Cycling Class!
CLASSES ARE:
Wednesday's- 11:15am (YMCA Cycling Studio)
Members & Potential Members: FREE!
Classes we suggest for our Parkinson's Community and YMCA Members:
Chair Yoga on Thursday 8:45 AM
Intro Line Dancing on Thursday 10:45 AM
Balance and Core Lite on Friday 9:45 AM
Intro Line Dancing on Saturday 11:00 AM
ROCK STEADY PARKINSON'S BOXING CLASSES
Non-contact boxing inspired classes can reverse, reduce, and even delay the symptoms of PD
We are learning every day that there are ways in which people with Parkinson’s disease can enhance their quality of life and even build strength, flexibility, and speed! By exercising with coaches who know the ropes, you can fight your way out of the corner and start to feel and function better.
A Doctors wavier and assessment is required before attending. Please click the link below for more information about this new program and how you can participate.