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Am I exercising too much, too little, what kind of exercise should I be doing?

3/23/2025

 
Am I exercising too much, too little, what kind of exercise should I be doing?
Here is the Reader’s Digest version of “Bridges for Parkinson’s recommended Parkinson’s exercise prescription.

RECOMMENDED PARKINSON’S EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION (excerpt from article Written By: Colleen Bridges, M. Ed., NSCA-CPT, Parkinson’s Fitness Specialist)
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Dear Fighters and Care-partners,
Let me start out by announcing, "I am giving each of you a “Prescription” you can “swallow” without having to take a single pill or sip of water!" You’re probably asking yourself, “What does Colleen mean by prescription? I'm already taking all the Parkinson’s medication I want to take.”
 
Well, you know that exercise benefits those living with Parkinson’s. You know the science of WHY exercise helps slow the progression of PD proven by our three-year research project with Vanderbilt University Movement Disorder Physician, Dr. Daniel Claassen, along with individual fighter’s testimonies, and 20 years of experience working with those living with PD. In a nutshell, think of exercise as medicine and just like your doctor writes a prescription for your dopamine replacement medication, I’m going to write you a “prescription for exercise.”

Whether you prefer to exercise on your own or create a plan that coincides with participating in my program, you need to have a plan... specifically a PD exercise plan that incorporates your overall physical abilities and limits. Note the common theme here - having a PLAN. In a nutshell...
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Reach out to me anytime.
Yours, Coach B

Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach
Certified Parkinson's Disease Fitness Specialist ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
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    Coach Betsy,
    Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach, Certified Parkinson's Disease Fitness Specialist, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

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