Rock Steady Boxing
Boxing is a physically demanding style of training, conditioning boxers for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength to defend against and overcome opponents.
Parkinson’s Disease causes a loss in many of those same elements that boxers condition to improve. Published medical research has shown that forced intensity exercise can reduce and delay many Parkinson’s symptoms. Rock Steady Boxing is designed to address the physical challenges of Parkinson’s at all different stages of this disease. Rock Steady Boxing is a non contact program in which the opponent is Parkinson’s Disease.
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Our boxing classes are taught by Rock Steady Boxing certified trainers several times during the week. The program is designed to improve overall fitness, strength, reaction time, and balance through a series of exercises targeting footwork, hand-eye coordination, voice projection, cardio, dynamic and static stretches along with a whole lot of fun thrown in. It is a "tough love" approach to inspire maximum effort in a supportive environment. No boxing experience is necessary, all ages, male and female boxers diagnosed with Parkinson's are invited to participate.
​Available class locations/times:
Edgewater Gym
​201 S Ridgewood Ave, Suite 13
Mon/Wed/Fri
7:30-9:00 Fast Paced Class
9:15-10:45 Mid-Level/Modified Class
11:15-12:15 Seated Class
Pictona FHCP Activity Center
1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
Tues/Thurs
8:45 - 10:15 All levels
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