Be Active
Options for Exercising with Parkinson’s
These local individuals lead classes, but each has a different setup and some may work with clients privately so contact them for details. All are familiar with the movement challenges of Parkinson’s.
Big Announcement!
PCCNM proudly presents our new Exercise Program, supported by a Community Grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation, made possible thanks to the generosity of the estate of Stanley and Gloria Brams.
Beginning in August, anyone living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partner can participate in our exercise program FREE of charge.
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Physical activity can improve balance, mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall quality of life.
Our classes will be taught by Vickie Aigner and her team from Alive Fit and Free. Vickie is the founder of Neuro Up for Parkinson’s — a joyful brain-body fitness class that blends targeted movement, rhythm, breathwork, and voice work to support mobility, balance, coordination, and everyday confidence for people living with Parkinson’s.
Class Date Are:
- Monday and Wednesdays – North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center 8:15-9:15 am
- Tuesday and Thursdays – Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center 10-11am
Supported by the Parkinson’s Foundation
Rock Steady Boxing
Patrick Strosnider
8900 San Mateo Blvd NE Suite E
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 967-8729
pstro5454@gmail.com
Boxing classes for people with PD, team training.
Resolute Seniors
Melody Madrid
505 328-9089
ResoluteSeniors@gmail.com
Tai Chi, for Balance, Strength and Balance
Todos Juntos Fitness
Linda Ozier
505-322-5422
TodosJuntosFitness@gmail.com
Yoga, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery,Tai Chi
Other Options
Click here for an extensive list of online exercise classes and live virtual classes for a wide range of abilities from all over the country and some foreign countries. Almost all are oriented to PD.
Before starting an online class, check out our Safety Tips for Online Exercise Classes plus links to some favorites websites
Get on your feet
Get up and make it happen
Get on your feet
Stand up and take some action
–Gloria Estefan
Parkinson’s can put up lots of road blocks making exercise seem impossible. Yet exercise helps overcome many of these obstacles:
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Apathy
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Depression
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Social isolation
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Anxiety
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Limited mobility
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Stiffness
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Feeling Bloated
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Poor organizational skills
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Slowness
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Loneliness
Exercise is a win-win.
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Exercise makes you feel better.
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Feeling better makes exercise more achievable.