{"id":37295,"date":"2021-04-28T09:36:07","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T13:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bodynsoil.com\/blog\/?p=37295"},"modified":"2021-04-30T09:04:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T13:04:48","slug":"fitness-and-parkinsons-disease-via-ifit-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bodynsoil.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/fitness-and-parkinsons-disease-via-ifit-org\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness and Parkinson’s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dan Schoenthal decided to hike the Appalachian Trail after his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. He discovered fitness could help his mobility as his Parkinson’s disease progressed. Dan wanted to hike The AT trail, Parkinson’s disease helped give him the push to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Parkinsons.org, 2.5 hours of exercise per week helps slow down the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. Improving and maintaining motor skills, helping with a better quality of life. They suggest mixing your exercise up with aerobics,\u00a0strength training, balance, and agility. This helps you keep you motivated for better mobility and functional fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image via Parkinsons.org<\/a> Ourcomes Project<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Parkinsons.org<\/a> has been involved the the Parkinson\u2019s Outcomes Project<\/a> study since 2009. This study follows over 13,000 people to observe the changes over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study looks for best treatment options based on each individual and in the area they’re located. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise isn’t just for those with Parkinson’s Disease, it’s good for everyone. Grab a friend or two and find a get out there to keep yourself going. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions or plan to start exercising you should contact your doctor for approval and schedule time with a personal trainer, if needed, for fitness ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this and other health and fitness articles please visit our health section<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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