Movement & Community Across Illinois
The APDA Partners with locations across Illinois to bring exercise classes closer to you. All classes are fully funded by APDA and offered free of charge to the Parkinson’s community. Registration is required, please click the button below to sign up today. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 708.329.9527.
- Exercise improves strength, mobility, and coordination
- Physical activity helps with managing symptoms like stiffness and tremor
- Exercise boosts mood, energy, and overall quality of life
Exercise classes also foster a sense of community, building support, connection, and lasting friendships. Check out some options below and if you don’t see a class in your area, give us a call and we can help you find classes in your area.
Central & Southern Illinois Exercise Classes
| Belleville Downtown Belleville YMCA Kern Center 200 S Illinois St. Belleville, IL 62220 618-233-1243 | Mon/Wed 11:00 am | Exercise for Parkinson’s Level 2 |
| Belleville – East Belleville YMCA 2627 Carlyle Ave Belleville, IL 62221 618-236-9983 | Tues/Thurs 11:00 am | Exercise for Parkinson’s Level 2 |
| Breese – Clinton Co YMCA 14160 Jamestown Rd. Breese, IL 62230 618-526-5628 | Tues/Thurs 12:30 pm | Exercise for Parkinson’s Level 2 |
| Carlinville Area Hospital 20613 N. Broad St. Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-3141 | Tues 10:00 am | Exercise for Parkinson’s Level 1 & 2 |
| Columbia – Monroe County YMCA 9415 Caring Way Columbia, IL 62236 618-281-9622 | Mon 12:05-12:35 pm Wed 12:05-12:50 pm | Exercise for Parkinson’s Level 2 |
| Decatur Family YMCA 220 W. McKinley Avenue Decatur, IL 62526 217-872-9622 | Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00 am | Parkinson Pedalers (cycle + strength) Level 2 |
| Decatur Family YMCA 220 W. McKinley Avenue Decatur, IL 62526 217-872-9622 | Tues/Thurs 9:00 am | Parkinson’s on the Move Level 2 |
| Edwardsville YMCA 1200 Esic Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-0436 | Tues/Thurs 11:00 am | Parkinson Pedalers (cycle + strength) Level 2 |
| O’Fallon YMCA 284 North Seven Hills Road O’Fallon, IL 62269 618-628-7701 | Tues/Thurs 12:00 pm | Exercise for Parkinson’s Level 2 |
| Quincy YMCA 3101 Maine Street Quincy, IL 62301 217-222-9622 | Tues/Fri 10:30 am | Fit to Fight: PD Boxing Level 2 |
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 at First Presbyterian Church, 321 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL 62701
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.com. Visit their website at www.thejoyofmovement.org. In case of inclement weather, the Joy of Movement class will follow the Springfield School District closure schedule.
APDA’s Virtual Classes
APDA offers several virtual exercise class options. To view the available classes and schedules, please visit https://www.apdaparkinson.org/upcoming-events/
Indiana – Exercise Classes: These classes are NOT affiliated with APDA and have a fee associated with signing up.
Fort Wayne, IN
Ft.Wayne Parkinson’s Exercise Group
Turnstone Center, 3320 N. Clinton Street, Ft. Wayne, IN 46805
Contact – 260-483-2100
Rock Steady Boxing
Rock Steady Boxing combines non-contact boxing with group fitness and focuses on building strength, power, flexibility and confidence. This class is specifically for those who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. It is designed to delay the symptoms that come along with Parkinson’s and have fun while doing it. The mission of Rock Steady Boxing is to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back. Located in the new Rock Steady Boxing group exercise room. Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday 3-4:30 p.m.
Munster, IN
Rock Steady Boxing, Contact: 219-924-5348
Yoga and Boxing Classes for Parkinson Disease Contact: 219-237-2342
Schererville, IN
Dizziness, Balance, and Neuro Center, Contact: 219-836-5381
West Lafayette, IN
2741 North Salisbury Street, IN 47906
Rock Steady Boxing: An innovative program for those with Parkinson’s disease
Contact: 1-765-771-7200