The Rock Steady boxing program will give participants a chance to literally fight their disease.
BEACHWOOD, OH — The Mandel JCC is launching a new exercise program for people with Parkinson's. The Rock Steady Boxing initiative will offer regular exercise and non-contact boxing for participants.
"We are so pleased to be able to bring this program to The J," said Kate Toohig, Mandel JCC Director Fitness, Wellness and Recreation, who successfully completed the Rock Steady Boxing Certification Training. "It gives people a chance to fight back, literally, against Parkinson's disease and we are excited to offer this internationally-acclaimed program to our members."
The program will start March 25, with seven classes offered five days a week. Rock Steady is open to Mandel JCC members that have been diagnosed with Parkinson's. There is a $50 monthly fee for unlimited classes.
The program is offered in collaboration with University Hospitals. Each class will feature regular exercises, like stretching, running, jumping rope, push-ups, and balancing, but there will also be non-contact boxing. A Mandel JCC official said, on balance, the program is boxing training — that doesn't actually feature any boxing.
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No boxing experience is needed to join the program. And anyone, at any level of Parkinson's, can take part.
Individuals that want to take part in the program but need financial assistance can contact Mandel JCC and may be able to defray the costs.
"There is strong evidence from clinical research studies that exercise helps Parkinson's disease. Rock Steady Boxing is a proven exercise technique that can be helpful to people with Parkinson's, said Dr. Steven Gunzler, a neurologist for University Hospitals and assistant professor of neurology at Case Western Reserve University.
Rock Steady currently offers affiliate boxing programs at 775 locations around the world. The program said its gives participants a literal chance to fight back against Parkinson's disease.
"We are very excited to be able to bring this internationally-acclaimed program to The J," a Mandel JCC official said in an email to Patch.
More information on the program can be found online.
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