Exercise Join our CommunityUpcoming Chapter EventsWays to GiveAbout APDA IllinoisOptimism WalkResources & Support Get Your Welcome Packet In-Person Exercise Classes The APDA partners with places in the community to bring classes closer to you. Funding for the classes is provided by the APDA so they are free to people with Parkinsons. Classes require registration which can be completed below by clicking on “Register Now”. Contact the APDA or local YMCA for more information. Register for Exercise Class BellevilleExercise for ParkinsonsLevel 2Mon/Wed 11:00 amDowntown Belleville YMCA Kern Center 200 S Illinois St.Belleville, IL 62220BellevilleExercise for ParkinsonsLevel 2Tues/Thurs 11:00 amEast Belleville YMCA2627 Carlyle AveBelleville, IL 62221BreeseExercise for ParkinsonsLevel 2Tues/Thurs 12:30 pmClinton County YMCA14160 Jamestown Rd.Breese, IL 62230CarlinvilleExercise for ParkinsonsLevel 2Tuesday 10:00 amCarlinville Area Hospital20613 N Broad StreetCarlinville, IL 62626ChampaignStrength and BalanceLevel 2Monday 1:00 pmStephens Family YMCA2501 Fields South Dr.Champaign, IL 61822ChampaignFunctional Chair FitnessLevel 2Tues/Thurs 1:00 pmStephens Family YMCA2501 Fields South Dr.Champaign, IL 61822ChampaignSeated YogaLevel 1Wednesday 1:00 pmStephens Family YMCA2501 Fields South Dr.Champaign, IL 61822ChampaignStanding Functional FitnessLevel 2Friday 1:00 pmStephens Family YMCA2501 Fields South Dr.Champaign, IL 61822ColumbiaExercise for Parkinson’sLevel 2Mondays 12:05 – 12:35 pmWednesdays 12:05 -1 2:50 pmMonroe County YMCA9415 Caring WayColumbia, IL 62236DecaturPedaling for ParkinsonsLevel 2Mon/Wed/Fri11:00 amDecatur Family YMCA220 W McKinley AvenueDecatur, IL 62526Decatur Parkinsons on the MoveLevel 2Tues/Thurs 9:00 amDecatur Family YMCA220 W McKinley AveueDecatur, IL 62526Edwardsville Exercise for ParkinsonsLevel 2Tues/Thurs 11:00 amEdwardsville YMCA1200 Esic Dr.Edwardsville, IL 62025O’FallonExercise for ParkinsonsLevel 2Tues/Thurs 12:00 pmO’Fallon, YMCA284 N Seven Hills Rd.O’Fallon, IL 62269QuincyFit to Fight: PD BoxingLevel 2Tues/Fri 10:30 amQuincy YMCA3101 Maine St.Quincy, IL 62301 Springfield, IL (Sangamon County) The Joy of Movement – a dance class for people with PD and their care partners. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm in person. **Temporarily meeting at The Grant Conservatory 501 W Elliott Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 Wednesdays at 10:30 am – 11:45 am online on Zoom. The instructor will gladly assist you in learning to use the zoom platform to participate in online classes. There is no fee to participate in the class, but registration is required. Due to the progressive structure of the class, no new registrants will be accepted after the first two weeks of class. To register or obtain further information, contact Eve Fischberg, at 217.494.4961 or joyofmovement2@gmail.comwww.thejoyofmovement.orgIn case of inclement weather, the Joy of Movement class will follow the Springfield School District closure schedule. At-Home Activities Tips For Safe At-Home Exercise If you have not been exercising regularly, please consult your healthcare provider before doing anything new.• Choose a space where you’ll have enough room to move around• If using a chair or other furniture for assistance, make sure it’s sturdy and isn’t going to slide around• If exercising by yourself, make sure you have access to a phone just in case• Make a plan: schedule fitness into your day and week• Consult your physician if you have any health concerns or are just getting started Our number one tip for at-home exercise is to TAKE A WALK if it is a safe option. There simply is no replacement for the outdoors, the fresh air, the movement, and it is free! Want to create a great and safe home exercise space? Watch this short video or view our Setting Up for Success: Safe Exercise at Home Guide HERE YouTube Classes Our sister chapter in Missouri has many exercise classes on YouTube which you can follow along at your convenience. They add new classes every week. Check out their new classes or watch a previous class. You won’t get bored with the number of classes available to you. Click here to watch a class now. Additional APDA Resources Order the APDA “Be Active & Beyond Book.” You can call us at 800-223-2732 and we will mail it to you. You can also download it here. Watch the Webinar “Getting Motivated to Move” here. Watch the Let’s Keep Moving Webinar Series. Watch recorded versions on APDA’s YouTube Channel. Need some expert advice? Call the APDA Exercise Helpline! 888-606-1688. APDA’s Virtual Classes Visit our Virtual Calendar for the most up to date registration information regarding the below. Registration is required. Registration links and more information about the program can be found after each class description below.Yoga for PD: Join Elizabeth Durnin, a certified Yoga Therapist, CIAYT, for this program designed to help people with PD, family members, and care partners.Every Thursday at 1:00 pm ET A.M.P.: Looking for a high energy class? Jump right in and feel the energy come through the screen and into your room! We tailor these workouts to build endurance, coordination, strength and balance all while focusing on BIG movements. Join our partners at The Parkinson’s Fitness Project for a free weekly class based on the best-researched exercise methods for PD. It’s neuro-fitness AT IT’S BEST! Dance for PD: Movement Classes for persons living with Parkinson’s and their families, friends, and care partners Chair Yoga: An alignment-focused, fun, mindful class with adaptations offered to dial-up or down your need for a challenge. Increase your strength, flexibility, and creativity DANCE for Body, Mind & Spirit: Join us for a fun and inclusive dance experience. Learn movements that support postural stability, increased range of motion and fluency. Move to the music of Motown and more. The class starts in a chair and progresses to standing. You can also stay seated the whole time if you desire. PD Movement Lab – Acclaimed teacher Pamela Quinn creates place for exploration, experiment, and innovation. Since 2006, her Lab has been at the forefront of designing new approaches to the many day-to-day physical challenges faced by people with Parkinson’s. Blending her background in dance training with her personal experience as a person with Parkinson, Quinn invites students to rediscover mobility and greater physical freedom. Sing Loud for PD: A chorus for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. Led by Valerie DiLorenzo, a professional, award-winning Singer, Stage Actress and Teaching Artist. This fun, virtual program will unite us in song and music. No previous musical experience is required and all lyrics will be provided! Tai Chi for Parkinson’s – Jane Arsham, founder and principal instructor of Moving Easy, conducts classes designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. These classes are open to all no matter where you live. There is a sliding fee scale from $5/class if it is affordable but no one is turned away. We encourage you to sign up for one or both of these offerings and to spread the word. Yoga for People with PD: Join longtime Yoga for PD instructor Peter Lynch (all levels and abilities welcome). From novices to experienced yogis, there is something for everyone. Gain a greater sense of well-being and movement through increased flexibility, strength, breathe, and balance. (Brought to you by APDA Northwest)Every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 pm ET Visit our Virtual Events Calendar for a complete list of virtual programs.
