Don’t waste another minute on an exercise program that’s failing you.
Download the free PDF below to learn more about the 7 Elements, including how to integrate each of them into your regular workout routine.
There's no doubt that exercising is one of the very best ways to improve your Parkinson's symptoms.
The benefits of exercise are clear and prevalent throughout the Parkinson's literature:
Improved balance
Increased stamina
More fluid walking pattern
Return of arm swing
Less frequent episodes of freezing
Fewer falls
Boosted confidence
.. and on and on and on!
However...
Exercise is a very broad term and in all of these studies, it seems like everyone is doing a different type of exercise..
... Tai Chi ..
... Dancing for Parkinson's ..
... Cycling ..
... Boxing ..
... LSVT BIG program ..
... PWR! Program ..
... Nordic Walking ..
You get the idea.
There are plenty of options out there, sometimes to the point of overwhelm.
If this is you, the goal of this article is to help you move past that feeling of overwhelm and into a spot where you feel confident starting in on an exercise program that you KNOW will get you the results you're looking for.
"What's the BEST KIND of exercise for Parkinson's?"
My first answer?
The kind of exercise you'll actually do.
My best answer?
According to the evidence, ANY kind of exercise is beneficial for Parkinson's, so long as it has these 7 components:
BIG, POWERFUL MOVEMENTS
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING
MENTALLY CHALLENGING
SPECIFIC TO YOUR PARKINSON'S SYMPTOMS
SOCIAL
ACCOUNTABLE
FUN
If you cover these 7 elements regularly in your exercise program, you’ll feel the impact on your strength, stamina, balance, and coordination.
