Rock Steady Boxing

Knocking Out Parkinson’s Disease In The Lake Hickory Rock Steady gym enables people with Parkinson’s disease to fight their disease by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness programs that improve their quality-of-life and sense of self-worth. This program enables people with Parkinson’s disease to fight their disease by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness activities to improve their quality-of-life and sense of self-worth.

“Rock Steady Boxing gym has an excellent program to help those who are fighting against Parkinson’s. Participation in their program can help not only build boxing skills, but also strengthen the body and mind, which is so important and necessary! My father would have loved to have a place like this to go.” -Laila Ali

Rock Steady Boxing

Overview

Lake Hickory Muay Thai’s Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) program is a non-contact fitness program designed to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. The program is based on the idea that intense exercise programs can be neuro-protective, delaying the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms. By incorporating boxing-style fitness programs that focus on speed, strength, balance, and flexibility, Rock Steady Boxing provides encouragement through a “tough love” approach, inspiring maximum effort.

Our Methods

The RSB program at Lake Hickory Muay Thai is suitable for anyone at any level of Parkinson’s disease. The program is designed to move the body in all planes of motion while continuously changing the routine as participants progress through the workout. This approach ensures that participants are constantly challenged and that their bodies are continually adapting to the demands of the exercise.

Class Structure

The classes are conducted by experienced and certified trainers who are knowledgeable about Parkinson’s disease and the unique needs of individuals with the condition. The trainers provide individualized attention and support to each participant to ensure that they get the most out of the program.

Benefits

The benefits of the RSB program are many. Participants report improved quality of life, greater sense of self-worth, and increased confidence. The program also helps to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremors, rigidity, and impaired balance. Overall, the RSB program at Lake Hickory Muay Thai is a highly effective and accessible way for people with Parkinson’s disease to improve their physical and emotional well-being. The program is designed to be challenging, yet adaptable, and is suitable for anyone at any level of Parkinson’s disease. With the support of experienced trainers and the camaraderie of fellow participants, individuals with Parkinson’s can lead healthier, happier lives through the power of exercise.