Illinois Exercise Classes

Illinois 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 and can be completed below by clicking on “Register Now”. Contact the APDA or local YMCA for more information.

Belleville, Downtown Belleville YMCA – Kern Center, 200 S Illinois St.Mon/Wed 11:00 amExercise for ParkinsonsRegister Here
Belleville, East Belleville YMCA
2627 Carlyle Ave
Tues/Thurs 11:00 amExercise for ParkinsonsRegister Here
Breese, Clinton Co YMCA
14160 Jamestown Rd.
Tues/Thurs 12:30 pmExercise for ParkinsonsRegister Here
Carlinville Area Hospital
20613 N. Broad St.
Tuesday 10:00 amExercise for ParkinsonsRegister Here
Champaign, Stephens Family YMCA 
2501 Fields South Drive
Monday 1:00 pmStrength and Balance
Champaign, Stephens Family YMCA 
2501 Fields South Drive
Tues/Thurs1:00 pmFunctional Chair Fitness
Champaign, Stephens Family YMCA 
2501 Fields South Drive
Wednesday 1:00 pmSeated Yoga
Champaign, Stephens Family YMCA 
2501 Fields South Drive
Friday 1:00 pmStanding Functional Fitness
Decatur Family YMCA 
220 W. McKinley Avenue
Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00 amParkinson Pedalers (cycle + strength):Register Here
Decatur Family YMCA 
220 W. McKinley Avenue
Tues/Thur 9:00 amParkinsons on the MoveRegister Here
Edwardsville YMCA 
1200 Esic Drive
Tues/Thurs 11:00 amParkinson Pedalers (cycle + strength):Register Here
O’Fallon YMCA
284 North Seven Hills Road
Tues/Thurs 12:00 pmExercise for Parkinsons Register Here
Quincy YMCA 
3101 Maine Street
Tues/Fri 10:30 amFit to Fight: PD Boxing Register Here

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 Christian Church, 700 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL.

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
www.thejoyofmovement.org
In case of inclement weather, the Joy of Movement class will follow the Springfield School District closure schedule.

Other Illinois Resources

*Denotes non-affiliated exercise program

Rock Steady Boxing* – Alton
2603 N. Rodgers Ave.
Alton, IL 62002
www.seniorservicesplus.org

Level 4 RSB class (low intensity) Tues. & Fri. 2-3 pm
Level 3 RSB class (moderate intensity) Mon. & Thurs. 2-3 pm
Level 2 RSB class (high intensity) Mon. & Thurs. 3-4 pm

Price is $50/month for Non-Wellness Center Members and $40/mon for Wellness Center members

Dustin Heiser | Wellness Center Manager
dheiser@seniorservicesplus.org
618.4653298 ext. 142

Rock Steady Boxing* – Champaign
Located at Stephens Family YMCA
2501 Fields S Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
www.sf-ymca.net

All Levels:

Tuesday 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am – 11:45 am

Price is $40/month for YMCA members and $115/month for non-members.

Eddie Edwards | Wellness Director
217.3599622

 

Korte Recreation Center* – Highland 

1 Nagel Dr, Highland, IL 62249

Cycle + Strength*: All Levels
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:00 am
Registration required (618) 651-1386
$25/member or $32/non-member for a 10-week session