Exercise Classes Join our CommunityCOVID-19 Cancelations | APDA Iowa Chapter Exercise Classes for Parkinson’s Disease Due to COVID-19 Outbreak, the Iowa APDA has recommended all exercise groups postpone classes until May 11th. Delay the Disease Headquarters has launch a YouTube Channel to help you stay active at home. Please use extreme caution exercising from home. You are assuming all risk by doing so. Delay the Disease YouTube Channel. Information on type of classes offered in Iowa LSVT Big and Loud Outpatient Therapy: Find a therapist in your area here: DELAY THE DISEASE: For more information on Delay the Disease, please visit www.delaythedisease.com ROCK STEADY BOXING: Locations listed as “Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate” have a certified instructor in the Rock Steady Boxing Program – for more information on Rock Steady Boxing please visit www.rocksteadyboxing.org. If a class is not listed as an affiliate, these programs still have a certified exercise instructor knowledgeable in boxing and working with individuals with Parkinson’s. Ballroom Dancing: Spring class Canceled- Look for our Fall 2020 class with Des Moines University. Yoga: This class is held at Iowa State University and designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s at all levels of functioning. Click here for additional information. TAI CHI: Tai chi classes are available throughout the state of Iowa. Please visit the Tai Chi for Health Institute to see where Tai chi classes are being held. Black Hawk County/Waterloo Delay the Disease Class Location: MercyOne Wellness, 211 Ridgeway, Waterloo, IA 50702 Dates/Times: Wednesday and Friday from 2:00-2:45 PM Cost: $30 for a 3 month session, (Free if you have Silver Sneakers, or Renew Active with your health insurance) Contact: Class instructor Timi Brown, Med-Fit Facilitator at MercyOne Wellness, at 319-272-1755 for more information. Boxing Class for Parkinson’s Location: Cedar Valley Boxing Club, 616 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703 Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Contact: Terry Hertges at (319) 239-6865 or beno08@aol.com for more information. Back to Top Bremer County/Waverly Singing in Parkinson’s Disease Group – The Waverly Warblers Description: A singing group for people with Parkinson’s. Dates/Times: Mondays at 10 am Location: Waverly Health Center, Tendrils Rooftop Garden, 312 9th St. SW, Waverly, IA, 50677 Contact: For more information contact instructor Mary Ochoa at Mochoa@waverlyhealthcenter.org or call 319-352-4961 Delay the Disease Class Dates/Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 am-11 am Location: Wartburg-Waverly Wellness Center, 100 Wartburg Drive, Waverly, IA Cost: $45 a month for members and $60 a month for guests Contact: For more information contact Leslie Lyons 319-352-8311 or to register call the welcome desk at 319-352-8311 Back to Top Carroll County/Carroll Delay the Disease Class Location: St. Anthony’s Hospital, 311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA 51401. Dates/Times: Every Thursday at 10:45- 11:45 AM Cost: Free Contact: Class instructor Melanie Hundling at 712-792-3581 or Melissa Schultes at 712-794-5815. Rock Steady Boxing Class for Parkinson’s Location: St. Anthony’s Hospital, 311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA 51401. Cost: $100 per month, Offered three times a week. Contact: Steve Schable in the Rehab Department, sschable@stanthonyhospital.org or 712-794-5241. Back to Top Cass County/Atlantic Rock Steady Boxing Class For Parkinson’s Location: Heritage House Wellness Studio, Heritage House, 1200 Brookridge Cir, Atlantic, IA 50022 Dates/Times: Mondays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM Contact: Jon Jordan, class instructor, at 712-243-1850 or JJordan@wesleylife.org for more information. Back to Top Cerro Gordo County/Mason City Rock Steady Boxing Location: Mason City YMCA, 1840 S Monroe Ave, Mason City, IA 50401 Date/Times: Mondays/Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 p.m., Tuesdays/ Thursdays 3:00-4:30 p.m. To register contact Casey Curoe at 641-422-5999, or instructor, Jana Mentzer at 314-240-0862. Back to Top Clay County/Spencer Delay the Disease Class Location: Spencer YMCA, 1001 11th Avenue West, Spencer, IA 51301. Dates/Times: Monday and Wednesday from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Cost: Free if a Spencer YMCA Member; payment required for non-members. Contact: Class instructor is Josh Kelly. Contact the Spencer YMCA for more information at 712-262-3782. Back to Top Des Moines County/ West Burlington Delay the Disease Location: Great River Medical Center, Hawkeye Room, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655. Dates/Times: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5 a class. Contact: Contact class instructor Julie Kirk at the Great River Medical Center High Performance Center at 319-768-4112 for more information. Gentle Yoga Class Location: Chief Room at Great River Medical Center High Performance Center Dates/Times: Every Monday at 12:45 p.m. Contact: Julie Kirk, class instructor, at 319-768-4112 for more information. Delay the Disease Location: Burlington Area YMCA, 2410 Mt. Pleasant St, Burlington, IA, 52601. Dates/Times: Monday and Wednesday from 1 – 2 p.m. Cost: Free for YMCA members; $5 a class for non-members. Contact: Burlington Area YMCA at 319-753-6734 or cara@burlingtony.org for more information. Back to Top Johnson County/Iowa City ReNu Your Life – Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease (formerly Delay the Disease) Location: Iowa City Senior Center, 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240. Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Cost: $5 per class or $50 punch card available. Contact: Contact instructor Kris Cameron at 319-361-7673 or kris@renuyourlife.com for more information. Movement with PD Location: Nolte Dance Academy, 1619 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241. Dates/Times: Thursdays from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Contact: Contact Leslie Nolte at 319-688-9289 or frontdesk@nolteacademy.com Rock Steady Boxing Location: ICOR Boxing, 1127 Shirken Dr., Iowa City Dates/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Website: https://www.icorboxing.com/rock-steady-boxing.html Contact: Emily or Clif at 319-244-8282 or icorboxing@gmail.com Back to Top Jones County/Anamosa Delay the Disease Class Location: UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center, 1795 HWY 64 East, Anamosa, IA 52205. Dates/Times: Monday and Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 p.m. at the therapy department. Cost: FREE Contact: Contact class instructor Allison Niedermann, PTA, BA at 319-481-6195 or allison.neidermann@unitypoint.org Back to Top Kossuth County/Algona Delay the Disease Class Location: Algona Family YMCA, 2101 E. McGregor Algona, IA 50511. Dates/Times: Every Tuesday from 1 -2 p.m. at the Algona Family YMCA. Every third Tuesday of the month the class has a guest speaker at no cost. Cost: $12 for a 6 week session or $3 for a one day pass. Contact: Contact the Algona Family YMCA at 515-295-7701 or jeni@algonaymca.org for more information. Back to Top Linn County/Cedar Rapids Moving with Parkinson’s Level 1 Dates/Times: Mondays 12:00-12:45pm Location: 260 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Contact: Contact instructor Kris Cameron at 319-361-7673 or Kris@renuyourlife.com for more information. Moving with Parkinson’s Level 2 Dates/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:30-11:30 AM Location: 260 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Contact: Contact instructor Kris Cameron at 319-361-7673 or Kris@renuyourlife.com for more information. Fighting PD Boxing Dates/Times: Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2:30 PM Location: 260 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Contact: Contact instructor Kris Cameron at 319-361-7673 or Kris@renuyourlife.com for more information Parkinsingers – Vocal Exercise/Movement for PD Location: West Music, 1398 Twixt Town Rd, Marion, IA 52302. Dates/Times: Wednesdays from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Contact: Contact instructor Kyle Wilhelm at 319-389-4074 or kwilhelm@westmusic.com for more information. PD Dance Moves Location: 260 33rd Ave SW, Suite G Cedar Rapids, IA Dates/Times: Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Contact: Contact instructor Tallis Strub and Suzanne Palmer at 319-361-7673 for more information. Chair Yoga Dates/Times: Thursday 12:00-1:00 PM Location: 260 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Contact: Contact instructor Kris Cameron at 319-361-7673 or Kris@renuyourlife.com for more information. Back to Top Marion County/Pella Rock Steady Boxing Location: Hearthstone, 1742 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219 Dates/Times: Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ntact: Call Natasha Nikkel at 641-620-4269 or e-mail nnikkel@wesleylife.org for more information. Pre-registration is required. Back to Top Muscatine County/Muscatine Delay the Disease Class Location: Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1613 Bidwell Road, Muscatine, IA 52761. Dates/Times: Classes are held twice a week: Rotating schedule of Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks followed by Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks. Cost: $5 per class. Contact: Contact instructor Anthony Krumbholz at 319-981-3321 or AnthonyKrumbholz@yahoo.com for more information. Back to Top Polk County/ Des Moines Area Mercy Health & Fitness Center Neuro Wellness Cycle, Aqua and Delay the Disease Location: Mercy Health & Fitness Center 12493 University Ave, Clive Iowa 50425 Cost: Free if Mercy Health & Fitness member Contact: Mercy Health and Fitness Center: 515-226-9622 CYCLE WELLNESS Fridays 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This class is designed to assist individuals with neurological disorders participate in a cycling activity to improve overall wellness. The class focuses on cycling at higher RPMs to achieve these goals. This focus is based on evidence-based studies that note that this type of activity can assist in reducing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A variety of cycling drills include a mix of rolling hills as well as fun and friendly ‘team’ activities. Assistance is provided for participants in adjusting bike settings to accommodate specific needs. Delay the Disease When: Mondays/Wednesdays 1-2pm Instructors: LaDona Molander/ Jennifer Voorhees Rock Steady Boxing Thursdays: 1:00pm/ Saturdays 11:00am Instructor: Ildiko Timmermann Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a structured class designed to minimize the effects of Parkinson’s disease as well as improve activities of daily living. This 90-minute class is led by a certified Rock Steady Boxing coach and incorporates strength training, cardiovascular exercises, agility and balance work, and boxing techniques. Participants must have a medical release from their doctor and need to go through assessment before attending class. Purchase a class package at Member Services. Delay the Disease Location: Wesley Acres, 3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312. Dates/Times: Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration is required. Contact: Contact Wesley Acres at 515-271-6500 for more information. Delay the Disease Instructors: Julie McGarvey, Kristin Sherman and Alex Fonseca on Tuesdays Instructors: LaDona Molander and Jennifer Voorhees on Thursdays Location: Walnut Creek Family YMCA, 948 73rd Street, West Des Moines Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:15 p.m. Cost: Free if YMCA-Medical Programming Member Contact: Walnut Creek Y at 515-224-1888 Cycling to Restore Health Location: Walnut Creek Family YMCA Dates/Times: Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free if YMCA-Medical Programming Member Contact: Walnut Creek Y at 515-224-1888 Cycling to Restore Health Location: Waukee YMCA Dates/Times: Tuesdays at 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free if YMCA-Medical Programming Member Contact: Waukee Y at 515-987-9996 Aquatics to Restore Health Location: South Suburban YMCA Dates/Times: Monday and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Cost: Free if YMCA-Medical Programming Member Contact: South Suburban Y at 515-285-0444 Rock Steady Boxing at Edgewater, West Des Moines Location:Edgewater, WesleyLife, 9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Dates/Times: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. To register contact Abby Harlacher at aharlacher@wesleylife.org or 515-978-2404 Rock Steady Boxing at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Ankeny Location: First United Methodist Church, 710 NE 36th St, Ankeny, IA 50021 Dates/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 AM To register, contact Colleen Shannon at colleen.shannon@rockvalleypt.com or 515-964-2559 Boxing at On With Life, Ankeny, Iowa Description: This class is run by two therapists, and is focused on incorporating the LSVT BIG principles, agility, endurance and coordination. Location: On With Life, Outpatient Clinic, 715 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Dates/Times: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 3:45-4:30 To register, contact Liz at 515-289-9696 Cycle for NeuroWellness Location: Wesley Acres, 3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312. Dates/Times: Every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Cost: Free Register: Call 515-271-6500 for more information and to register. Stroke and Parkinson’s Program (Urbandale) The goal of this 1 hour program is to provide meaningful exercise with the addition of fun, laughter, socialization and the overall sensation of accomplishment! Location: Courage League Sports, 4405 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323 Dates: Mondays/Fridays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Cost: Monthly Membership: $55/family | 10-Visit Punch Card: $65 (financial assistance may be available) Register: Call 515-421-4021 for more information and to register. Stroke and Parkinson’s Program (Ankeny) The goal of this 1 hour program is to provide meaningful exercise with the addition of fun, laughter, socialization and the overall sensation of accomplishment! Location: Courage League Sports, 110 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 Dates: Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Cost: Monthly Membership: $55/family | 10-Visit Punch Card: $65 (financial assistance may be available) Register: Call 515-421-4021 for more information and to register. Tai Chi for Fall Prevention Location: Walnut Creek Family YMCA Dates/Times: Monday at 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Cost: Free if YMCA-Medical Programming Member Contact: Walnut Creek Y at 515-224-1888 Back to Top Poweshiek County/Grinnell Rock Steady Boxing Location: 615 Horseshoe Drive Street East, Grinnell, IA 50157 Dates/Times: TBD Cost: Call for more information Register: Call 641-236-9570 Georgia Plumb or email plumbge@gmail.com Back to Top Scott County/ Davenport Delay the Disease Location: Genesis Physical Therapy, Valley Fair 2720 W Locust St., Unit 8B, Davenport, IA 52804 Dates/Times: Classes are held Wednesday and Friday from 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for an 8-class card. Contact: Call 563-421-3495 for more information. Scott County/ Bettendorf Delay the Disease Location: Bettendorf Family YMCA, 3800 Tanglefoot Ln, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Dates/Times: Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: FREE for YMCA members; $30 for 16 weeks for non-members. Contact: Bettendorf Family YMCA at 563-359-9622 or class instructor Marli Apt at 563-345-4287. Pedaling for Parkinson’s Location: Bettendorf Family YMCA, 3800 Tanglefoot Ln, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Dates/Times: Classes are held Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays Cost: FREE for YMCA members Contact: Bettendorf Family YMCA at 563-359-9622 Rock Steady Boxing- Quad Cities Location: 3565 Utica Ridge Road, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Dates/Times: Tuesday/Thursday Contact: Barb Park, MPT at 563-332-6596 Rock Steady Boxing- Genesis Location: TBK Bett Plex 4850 Competition Drive, Bettendorf, IA Dates/Times: Monday/ Wednesday Contact: Kristen Hawley, PT 563-421- 3460 Back to Top Story County/Ames Music & Movement in Parkinson’s Description: An exercise group for people with Parkinson’s Disease Dates/Times: Tuesdays from 4-5pm Location: First Baptist Church of Ames, 200 Lynn Ave. Contact: For more information, please contact the Neurophysiology Lab at Iowa State University at 515-294-5476. Singing in Parkinson’s Disease Description: A singing group for people with Parkinson’s Disease Dates/Times: Wednesdays from 3-4pm Location: First Baptist Church of Ames, 200 Lynn Ave. Contact: For more information, please contact the Neurophysiology Lab at at Iowa State University at 515-294-5476. Yoga in Parkinson’s Disease Location: Iowa State University, Department of Kinesiology, 534 Wallace Rd, Ames, IA 50011 Dates/Times: Mondays 11:15am- noon Contact: For more information, please contact the Neurophysiology Lab at at Iowa State University at 515-294-5476. Back to Top Union County/ Creston Delay the Disease Location: Southern Prairie YMCA, 1201 W Townline, Creston, IA 50801. Dates/Times: Classes are held Monday and Wednesday from 9 – 10 a.m. Cost: Free for Southern Prairie YMCA members; $25/month for non-members. Contact: Mandy Henderson, Instructor. Contact the Southern Prairie YMCA at 641-782-9622 for more information. Back to Top Wapello County/ Ottumwa Rock Steady Boxing Location: Ottumwa YMCA Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm Cost: $60 per month Contact: Kathy Sisler at Ottumwa YMCA 641-684-6571 ext. 26 or email: Kathy@ottumwaymca.com Warren County/ Indianola Aquatics to Restore Health Location: Indianola YMCA Dates/Times: Tuesday and Thursdays at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free if YMCA-Medical Programming Member Contact: Indianola Y at 515-777-7746 Rock Steady Boxing Location: Anytime Fitness, 402 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125. Dates/Times: Classes are held Monday and Thursday from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Contact: Monica Vail at 515-962-4741 or mvail@wesleylife.org for more information. Back to Top Woodbury County/South Sioux City, Nebraska Delay the Disease Location: Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA 601 Riverview Dr, South Sioux City, NE 68776. Dates/Times: Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. – Noon. Cost: $5 per class ; $50 for a 10 class punch card. Contact: Jacque Perez, Instructor and Wellness Programs Coordinator, at 402-404-8439 or jperez@nwsymca.org Back to Top
