ADAPTIVE EXERCISE

Pedaling for Parkinson’s

Pedaling for Parkinson’s is an indoor stationary bicycle class designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The class focuses on “forced exercise” — which uses an external source to help someone exert themselves longer and at higher intensities than they would be able to do on their own — to reduce symptoms in people with PD up to 35%. This program is as encouraging and fun as it is effective. For members only.

In order to demonstrate the reduction in symptoms, participants will answer pre-assessment questions (during registration) before beginning the program and quarterly assessments will be offered as a way to note progress. Participants will also need to bring a medical clearance and informed consent forms to their first class (available in registration). For ages 30-75.

Held at the Arapahoe Y

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Adapative Exercise Drop-in Classes

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Chair Stretching

Designed for seniors and older adults, this class is a popular class that leads you through a complete series of seated and standing stretches. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of movements designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation help promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

Foundations: A Parkinson’s & Multiple Sclerosis Fitness Program

Learn how to move faster, improve balance and practice multi-tasking. This free program will help you focus your attention and offer you a workout that combats the impacts of Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis. This class incorporates exercises that target specific deficits and focuses on strength, balance and flexibility. The exercises are enhanced to include cognition, voice and fun. You will make new friends and have fun while you exercise. 

Power Punch Parkinson’s

Give Parkinson’s the good ole’ one-two by stepping in the ring for some non-contact boxing! We promise that you will leave feeling empowered! Power Punch Parkinson’s is Colorado’s first non-contact boxing program for people with Parkinson’s disease. Our classes have a unique partnership of expert boxing instructors from the Y with physical therapists from Life Care Center of Longmont. Recent physical therapy research has shown boxing to be effective in improving balance, mobility and quality of life. Our classes are fun, energetic and individualized to your abilities. Hand wraps and gloves provided. Free to members. Non-members may attend with guest fee. This class is not available at this time.

Senior Fundamentals

A great way to get started for beginning exercisers, or the place to stay if you prefer a smaller classroom setting. A chair is provided for seated and/or standing support.

Senior Stretch

Learn to support your joints and increase flexibility in a class focused on stretching. Get a great stretch for all the major muscle groups and learn techniques that focus on flexibility, postural corrections and alignment. 

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