Harrogate
BOXING CLASS
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Box clever against Parkinson’s
Box clever and fight back with our structured non-contact Boxing Exercise Training Programme.
Specific moves to help improve stiffness (warm-up muscle stretching), power and strength (hitting heavy bags), balance and agility (footwork and drills), hand-eye co-ordination (punching speed bags) and cognitive processing to name but a few.
All welcome including partners / carers.
Parkinson’s Harrogate
Boxing
at Bilton Health and Well Being Hub
When: Every Wednesday 10am-11am
Cost: £5 per session
Venue: Bilton Health and Well Being Hub
69 Bilton Lane Harrogate HG1 3DT
Reservation: Chanelle McGill
Email: chanellemcgill@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07766 488688
FAQ
What does boxing do for people with Parkinson's?
The associated benefits include increased strength, improved hand-eye coordination, improved posture,
improved balance and agility, improved reaction time, better cognitive processing to name but a few.
What is Parkinson's Boxing?
It is essentially a non-contact training workout programme conducted in a relaxed environment. A typical class will last about 60 minutes involving a mixture of stretches and warm-up exercises, footwork and drill, hitting heavy bags, punching speed bags, vocal exercise and group games.
Do I need to bring my own boxing gloves?
Boxing gloves are provided.
Will I be fighting other people?
No, the classes are non-combat which means you will not be punching or be punched by another person.
Can anyone join the class?
All are welcome including partners and carers. All participants must be able to stand and move safely.
If in doubt, please get in touch for your personal assessment or consult your doctor.