Improve Posture & Balance with Parkinson’s Weight Shifting workout

Exercise your vocals, body, and brain in this one-of-a-kind Parkinson's exercise class. Lead instructor, Lauren Lewis, will guide you in this Move & Shout® Parkinson's exercise with a special focus on balance, posture and weight shifting. Many of these complex moves can directly help you improve your gait and help you increase your stride. Garden Strong will accompany Lauren for a seated version while Lauren instructs the standing version. This dynamic symptom-directed, high-energy class integrates cognitive challenges with exercise and vocal components. Happy exercising!

*Don't forget this is a Move and SHOUT class so use you vocals to make your voice louder!*

0:00 Welcome & Intro
1:16 Active Seated or Standing Warm Up
7:30 Range of Motion (ROM) Pattern, Part 1
8:17 ROM Pattern with Music (excuse the music fluctuation!)
8:40 Range of Motion (ROM) Pattern, Part 2
9:17 ROM Pattern 2&1 with Music
10:10 Balance and Weight Shifting Pattern
11:15 Practice Patterns 3, 1,2...with Music!
12:01 2nd Exercise Series: Weight Shifting with Lunges & Opposites
12:47 Add-on Lunge pattern with Music
14:10 Cross the Midline Pattern
15:10 Add-on New Lunge Pattern with Music
16:10 More Weight Shifting to Improve Gait & Balance
17:10 Add-on Half Jack with Music
18:20 Twist and reach Across
19:36 Add-on for continued Balance Challenge with Music
21:35 Instruction to use Opposites
23:58 With Music!
25:02 Learn Complex Pattern
27:18 Pattern with Music
28:26 Put It All together! All Neurons Go!!!!
31:43 COOL DOWN, YOU DESERVE IT!



DISCLAIMER:
Exercises performed in this video will be done at your own risk.
Please pause the video between exercises if you feel the routine is too fast for you. We suggest that you never exercise alone. Power for Parkinson's is not responsible for any injuries or complications that may arise from this material.
Always consult your physician before starting any new exercise routine.

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