Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's Disease
What is Rock Steady?
What to expect in a RSB class
What is Rock Steady?
Rock Steady Boxing is a health and wellness program designed for people with Parkinson's Disease, a neurological condition that affects balance, strength, walking, and especially confidence. It is based upon a foundation of non-contact boxing, and it's very effective for improving all of the symptoms that people with PD typically experience.
Benefits of Boxing
What to expect in a RSB class
What is Rock Steady?
RSB is an effective training method that's hugely beneficial for people in all stages of PD, including those who have just been diagnosed and those who have lived with PD debilitation for decades. RSB helps those with PD move easier and safely while improving their posture, flexibility, and resistance to injury. Three coaches are generally on hand for support.
What to expect in a RSB class
What to expect in a RSB class
What to expect in a RSB class
Classes are typically an hour and a half long starting with a good warm up which may include voice work, warming up the muscles including face muscles. We use cognitive drills, group games, flexibility and strength drills. we work on balance and LARGE movements! Warm up is followed by intense non-contact boxing using a speed bag, mitts with a coach, bags, a BOB, drills for active everyday living. Classes end with a good cool down and stretches.
Class times and locations
Parkinson's Support Group of Rock County
What to expect in a RSB class
Our boxing program has two locations: 2100 E. Milwaukee St in Janesville and Big Hill Center, 1201 Big Hill Rd., Beloit.
Class Times:
Janesville - Thursday at 10AM, Tuesday/Thursday 1PM
Beloit - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30PM
Cost: $12/class or purchase a 10-class punch card for $120.00/get 1 free class. Gloves are available to purchase at a reduced rate or borrow a pair from us.
Call for info: 608-302-7088.
Parkinson's Support Group of Rock County
Parkinson's Support Group of Rock County
Parkinson's Support Group of Rock County
There is a wonderful support group in Janesville for those with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Meetings are generally the first Wednesday of the month at 2PM at Oak Park Place - 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville. Meetings canb be on a fun topic or a medical topic, information related to PD or other interests of the group. Connie Udell is the facilitator. Call 608-302-7088. ** We work closely with other Parkinson's organizations such as WPA (Wisconsin Parkinson's Association) or APDA (American Parkinson's Disease Association).
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