Exercise Groups
Exercise is an essential component of Parkinson's disease treatment. Whether through sharpening your boxing skills, engaging in HIIT, or playing ping pong, staying active can help with symptom management and stress reduction. Here you'll find options -- both in-person and virtual -- for exercise classes.
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Virtual Options
Join programs tailored to address Parkinson's symptoms from anywhere.
Title | Pricing | Services | Website |
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Parkinson's Exercise Program | Free | Boxing, cycling, speech therapy, walking pole classes | https://pep4u.org/ |
APDA Virtual Classes | Depends on class type - price stated on registration page | Yoga, drumming, dance, tai chi | https://www.apdaparkinson.org/upcoming-events/ |
Exercise for Brain Change | $75/month subscription. Also offer a less comprehensive $40 package | PWR!Moves classes, HIIT, circuit. Tips for managing symptoms | https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/ |
Smart XPD | Free (as of now), donations accepted | Balance & fall prevention, boxing, HIIT | https://www.smartxpd.com/ |
Stanford Neuroscience Wellness Classes | Free | Physical classes (ex. pilates), mind/body classes (ex. meditation), creative classes (ex. ukulele) | https://stanfordhealthcare.org/for-patients-visitors/neuroscience-supportive-care-program.html?ecid=nscp-olm-na-prnt-all-fulpg-Jan17-na |
Rogue in Motion | $74.99/month or $749.99/year | Boxing, cooking, cardio, speech | https://www.rogueinmotion.com/ |
In-person Options
Connect with others in the Los Angeles area through in-person classes.
Title | Location | Pricing | Services | Website |
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Neuro Wellness Alliance Boxing | 930 E Ave Q, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA | Contact info@neurowellnessalliance.org, free group summer classes also currently offered | Free non-contact boxing group classes, monthly support group | https://neurowellnessalliance.org/ |
Knockout Parkinson's | Need to contact group for location | Beachside walks are free, must contact for boxing pricing | One-on-one training, circuit classes, beach walks | https://www.knockoutparkinsons.com/ |
Dancing Through Parkinson's | The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291 | $15/class, $100/month for unlimited classes | Group dance classes | https://www.invertigodance.org/dtp |
Ping Pong Parkinson | Los Angeles chapter - California Table Tennis (2727 Stingle Ave #10, Rosemead) | Pricing not stated on site | Ping pong | https://www.pingpongparkinson.org/ |
Rock Steady Boxing | Rock Steady Boxing, 17650 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 | First class free, other pricing not stated | Group boxing classes, private training | https://rocksteadyboxingvcla.com/ |
Ping Pong for Good | LA group meets at Santa Monica YMCA: 1332 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | $50/month | Ping pong | https://www.pingpongforgood.org/ |
Nutrition Corner
Diet is central to health, giving rise to the adage "you are what you eat." Scientists are actively learning more about ​how changes in nutrition affect the body. Here, you can access advice from different vetted sources. Click on each logo on the right to learn what each group recommends and check out some of the pamphlet links below!​
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Provides recommendations on which foods to include in an optimal "brain healthy" diet, as well as how to eat to manage symptoms​
Describes the potential neuroprotective effects of certain foods, as well as how nutrition may interact with medication​
