Seated Parkinson’s Exercise Class
Tutor: Lidia Lonergan, Parkinson’s and FLexercise exercise and movement Instructor, LiveWellExercise
Join Lidia for this Parkinson’s-specific functional exercise class. It’s a seated, moderate intensity session, starting with a seated warmup and followed by exercises designed to counteract Parkinson’s symptoms with big, powerful moves that work on strength, flexibility and fitness.
This session is part of a World Parkinson’s Day collaboration with Parkinson’s UK, the national charity supporting the Parkinson’s community, and We Are Undefeatable.
Preparation
- Have some water to drink
- Wear comfortable, loose clothing
- Work barefoot or with flexible shoes (e.g. exercise trainers, yoga socks)
Video time
20-30 minutes
About Lidia
Lidia has been a FLexercise teacher for over 30 years, and following her own Parkinson’s diagnosis became a PWR!Moves Certified Instructor and CIMPSA registered Group Exercise Practitioner. She teaches community-based and private Parkinson’s exercise classes, and classes for people over 50.
As someone living with Parkinson’s, Lidia understands the importance of exercise in maintaining mobility and managing symptoms. Teaching her classes has shown her how exercise can reduce Parkinson's symptoms, improve balance, increase flexibility and strength, ease aches, and, importantly, provide a fun, social experience where participants make lasting friendships!
- A solid chair
See more from Parkinson's Awareness Month
This April, we're honouring Parkinson's Awareness month with a variety of Parkinson's-focused sessions!
On the 8th of April, Rory Cellan-Jones is joining us for a conversation about a very special lady in his life - Sophie, a very shy rescue dog from Romania.
On World Parkinson's Day on the 11th of April, we're collaborating with Parkinson's UK, the national charity supporting the Parkinson's community, and We Are Undefeatable to host a day of Parkinson's-friendly exercise sessions. From Dance classes to Parkinson's Beats exercise drumming, there are a variety of sessions with standing and seated options that everyone can join in with.
World Parkinson's Day
You can find out more about World Parkinson's Day at Parkinson's UK, and how you can get involved in this fantastic initiative!