APDA Iowa Exercise Classes Join our CommunityUpcoming Iowa Chapter Events Support Groups Education Exercise Classes at APDA APDA Iowa and community partners across the state offer a variety of exercise classes. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools available to people living with Parkinson’s. It can help improve balance, flexibility, strength and overall quality of life – and emerging research shows it might even help slow the progression of PD. Funding for the classes is provided by the generosity of APDA’s faithful donors, so they are available at no cost to people with Parkinsons. Contact the APDA Programs and Community Engagement Manager, Stephanie Wilson, at 515-207-9332 for more information. Registration is required and can be completed below. Register for Exercise Class Ankeny – Edencrest Siena Hills455 SW Ankeny Rd.Wednesdays 10:00 amMovement TrainingLevel 1Clive – Walnut Ridge Senior Living Center1701 Campus Dr.Fridays 10:00 amAquatic MovementLevel 2Creston – Salem Lutheran Church602 W Townline St.Mondays 1:30 pmMovement TrainingLevel 2Des Moines – Des Moines Ballroom1925 High St.Sept. 8th – Nov. 24thMondays 6:30 pmPD Moves Dance ClassLevel 1Des Moines – Northside Senior Center3010 6th Ave.Wednesdays 10:00 amMovement TrainingLevel 1Fairfield – Fairfield Community Center209 S Court St.Wednesdays 2:45 pmMovement Training Level 1Grimes – Climb Iowa3605 SE Miehe Dr.On hold until further noticeRock Climbing for Parkinson’s Level 3Iowa City – Iowa City Senior Center410 E Washington St.Wednesdays 10:00 amMovement TrainingLevel 2Ottumwa – River Valley Place Assisted Living719 N Green St.Tuesdays 10:00 amMovement TrainingLevel 1Pleasant Hill – Edencrest of Pleasant Hill6151 Martha L. Miller Dr.Fridays 9:45 amMovement TrainingLevel 1Waukee – Independence Village1650 SE Holiday Crest Cir.Mondays 11:00 amandFridays at 11:00 amMovement TrainingLevel 2Level 3 Class Levels LEVEL 1: Participants exercise seated or standing with support. Movements are done at a pace and intensity that are appropriate for each participant. LEVEL 2: Participants must be able to walk and stand up from a chair without assistance. Most exercises are done standing. LEVEL 3: Higher intensity, faster paced classes where participants perform multiple step exercises and may get on/off the floor.
