Rock Steady Boxing
Fighting back against Parkinson’s Disease
If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease you can fight back! Rock Steady Boxing is a specialized boxing program designed to address the symptoms of Parkinson’s that impact your life. We fight back against the small movements, the tremor, the imbalance, the weak voice and stiffness that make movement and activity difficult.
- We work your muscles to stand tall and improve your walking.
- We work on footwork to improve your balance.
- We stretch to improve your joint motion and posture.
- We work on weakened chest muscles that prevent you from speaking loudly.
- We exercise your brain to fight cognitive challenges.
In Rock Steady Boxing you will be challenged to do more than you perceived possible.
We fight together
At Rock Steady Boxing you will find a community. Supporting individuals who understand your battle and who share your experiences. Together in this journey supporting each other and our families, we fight back!
Better quality of life and decreased symptoms
The benefits of Rock Steady Boxing have been studied extensively. Specialized Boxing has been found to improve Quality of Life scores and improve non-motor symptoms in those with Parkinson’s Disease. Proven better motion and better function. The high intensity movements have been found to decrease inflammation and be neuroprotective, slowing the progression of the disease. The program is a Certified Parkinson Exercise program by the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Which level is right for me?
We have two levels of classes to accommodate the needs of all. The Program Coordinator will help assess which level class is optimal for your individual needs. Volunteer support for exercise is available as needed. Modifications of the exercises to meet individual needs is available at both levels.
- Level 1-2. includes faster transitions and advanced movements
- Level 3-4 has more limited transitions, and focuses on functional movements. The exercises can be modified to be done seated.
Who can participate in rock steady boxing?
- Rock Steady Boxing is a Specialized Exercise Program for those who have Parkinson’s Disease.
When is this program offered?
- This program is offered throughout the year
- Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
- Open to all ages
- Co-ed
- Individuals in this program must be able to participate independently with direction from the lead facilitator.
- If individuals need 1:1 assistance, a mentor or care partner must attend and assist the individual at the program.
- If you need assistance finding support, please contact STAR. We may have 1:1 mentors available.
- Participants will be held to the STAR Center Code of Conduct.
More options to keep moving
Those with Parkinson’s Disease may be interested inother programs offered at the STAR Center. Rock Steady Boxing, Drums Alive, Yoga and Tai Chi which have all been found to be beneficial in controlling symptoms. You are also invited to try our recreation programs such as pickleball, bocce, adaptive biking, and adaptive kayaking.
This program is made possible through grants from the La Crosse Community Foundation and the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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