Movement is Medicine!
Exercises Tips For Parkinson's and Atypical Parkinson's Conditions
Movements getting smaller? Focus on BIG and POWERFUL Movements
Goal: move bigger, open up body, take big steps, reach high/far
Examples:
1) Large step forward with reach overhead
2) Sit to stand with reach overhead
Moving Slow? Increase Dopamine Production with High Intensity Exercises
Goal: working at around 7 or 8 out of 10 intensity OR use a heart rate monitor (should be around 75-85% of heart rate max)
Examples:
1) Boxing/ Kickboxing
2) Jumping Jacks
3) Jumping up in place
4) Biking intervals (fast, slow)
5) Walking intervals (fast, slow)
Stiff or Rigid? Focus on Flexibility
Goal: be limber, not get stiff, improve overall body motion
Examples:
1) Seated: turn body left and right
2) Seated: reach down and up
3) Standing: twist chest and reach