Boxing
(Note: Boxing will remain on Friday at it's current venue and time until notified otherwise. Any queries ring Marg on 0416 328 873)
During the past few months, a number of Members have been seen on Friday mornings behaving violently!
They are participating in the Parkinsons Punching Challenge!
No, this is not another weird symptom of our favourite disease. Rather, it is a well-regarded treatment for our symptoms - and no, there is no actual violence. Well, not against people anyway..
Why it’s a great idea
Boxing For Parkinson's is an excellent way of exercising the eye - brain - hand coordination that is adversely affected by PD. The program is being provided by a National boxing coach and referee, Dean Groth, and is located at Dean's Gym Unit 2, 185 Lake Rd, Port Macquarie. It is behind Alice's Paperland and the cafe Coffee@Alices.
The weekly one-hour session runs like this:
15 minutes of warm-up exercises with jogging, shadow boxing and stretches
30 minutes of boxing (against punching bags and pads) with a number of different patterns of action
15 minutes of warm-down exercises, floor exercises and stretches
It is free (for an introductory period) and open to both women and men (yes, we realise we are creating a stick for our own backs teaching women to box). All you need is some light clothes (track pants or shorts and t-shirt) and a pair of sport shoes. All equipment is provided.
Why don't you come along and join the fun, from 10.00 until 11.00 am every Friday.
