Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s Disease

Rock Steady Boxing, endorsed by Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute, is an effective training method that’s hugely beneficial for people in all stages of Parkinson’s, whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have lived with Parkinson’s symptoms for a long time.

For most Parkinson’s patients, increasing physical activity levels to a minimum of 2 1/2 hours weekly significantly slows the decline in quality of life. Trained professionals at LVHN Fitness can customize fitness programs based on your individual needs.

Rock Steady Boxing benefits

• Improve confidence
• Decrease the severity of your symptoms
• Reduce your fear of falling
• Allow you to perform daily activities more efficiently and with higher quality
• Understand your physicality better and improve self-management

Rock Steady Boxing can help you perform activities others may take for granted, such as climbing stairs, entering a vehicle, or simply standing up and walking across the room. Regular training sessions can improve every area of your life.

When Rock Steady Boxing is offered

LVHN Fitness–Cedar Crest: Tuesdays 9-10 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Thursdays 3-4 p.m., Fridays 10:15-11:15 a.m.

LVHN Fitness–Muhlenberg: Mondays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2 p.m., Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m., 5-6 p.m.

How to register for Rock Steady Boxing

Rock Steady Boxing is open to anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. To participate in the program, you must:

• Provide a medical release form from your doctor or clinician
• Complete a one-hour assessment with an LVHN Fitness exercise physiologist prior to attending class
• Wear mandatory handwear (gloves, padded wraps)

Classes are included in your LVHN Fitness membership. Non-members can still attend by paying an $8 drop-in fee. For more information, call 610-402-9715 or email LVHN Fitness.