Live Fitness Friday - Building Strength and Stability for Daily Life
Join us for a dynamic, full-body workout designed to enhance the key areas of fitness recommended by the Parkinson’s Foundation—cardio, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. This session focuses on practical, functional movements you can use every day to stay active, confident, and independent. You’ll leave feeling energized and equipped with exercises to help maintain mobility and support overall well-being.
Equipment needed: sturdy chair, water, towel, light dumbbells (or household alternatives like water bottles or soup cans)
Instructors
Allison Boshart, Physical Therapist, DPT
PWR! (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery), Delay the Disease, LSVT Big
Instructor of the Premier Parkinson’s Wellness Program at Miami Valley Hospital North
Alec Heffner, AT, CSCS, TSAC-F, TPI F2
Total Health Works Parkinson's
Instructor of the Premier Health Parkinson’s Wellness Program at Miami Valley Hospital North
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.
Contact Us
This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
Upcoming Events
Moving through Parkinson's: Does Intensity and Dose Matter?
Learn about new exercise research focusing on high vs moderate intensity, domains of exercise, and implementation strategies for people with Parkinson's.
Mindfulness Mondays - Minding the Mind
In this session, we will learn how to notice common difficult habits of the mind, to pause, and then to mindfully return to a better place. As we do so, we give ourselves the best chance of choosing a better next step.
Why Falls Happen in Parkinson's: Changes in Balance and Movement
Experts will share practical strategies and safety precautions to improve safety and minimize fall risk to support balance and mobility in everyday life.