At-Home Exercise Options
Want some tips and advice for setting up your home environment? Please scroll to the bottom of the page.
APDA is proud to offer FREE Weekly Virtual Wellness Classes
For a look at all of APDA’s Virtual Classes & Events, view the events calendar:
Additional APDA Exercise Resources
Order the APDA “Be Active & Beyond Book.” You can call us at 206-695-2905 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. Tune in live every Wednesday or watch recorded versions. Visit Page
Need some expert advice? Call the APDA Exercise Help line! 888-606-1688 or email: rehab@bu.edu
Virtual Community-Run Classes
Yoga for PD with Peter Lynch: Live classes daily with access to the classes later. Including FREE Tuesday & Thursday classes (sponsored by APDANW) Register Here
Daily Dose
Our friends at the Parkinson’s Fitness Project have been broadcasting specially designed PD workouts based on the latest science. They have a great archive of videos and online classes. You can sign up for a FREE 30 DAY TRIAL and then if you like what you see, use the promo code MOVE when signing up to get the next 3 months at 50% off. They also have some free classes available, do live online classes, and if you are in the greater Seattle area you can join them in person once classes resume.
Tremolos Singers: A Seattle-area Parkinson’s chorus. Now singing together via zoom on Tuesdays at 11am. Email Judi Spencer for more information
or to register for the Fall session, you can do so HERE
Victory Drumming: An engaging 45 minute of drumming beats that will place a smile on your face and a happy beat in your heart. Meets at 11:00AM PST, the first 3 Fridays of each month via Zoom for a
Silver Sneakers
Although not Parkinson’s-specific, Silver Sneakers is a specialty program designed for those 65+. They will be doing some Facebook Live classes and have an archive of previous classes available to view anytime.
Silver Kite: Offers intergenerational on-line arts programs.
Rebel Fit Club: Offers a variety of programs from Boxing to yoga, to PWR.
The generosity and creativity of both local and regional Parkinson’s exercise specialists have truly been an inspiration. We will continue adding to this list, and encourage you to check back frequently when you want to change things up!
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!