Is Your Loved One With Parkinson’s Sedentary? What To Do (And Not Do) to Get Them Moving

Family members who call me asking about our programs often say their loved one “sits all day.” With PD, you cannot do this. Your health will decline rapidly, and your symptoms will progress faster if you sit for long periods watching TV, using the computer, or reading.

Research shows that sitting too much is one of the biggest potential threats to our health, and it makes Parkinson’s progress faster.

“We are sitting ourselves to death. We are not designed to sit as much as we do,” says James Levine, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic. “The chair is out to kill us.”

Did you know that your metabolism slows down by 90 percent after just 30 minutes of sitting? That means YOU slow down after 30 minutes of sitting—and it makes all of your PD symptoms a lot worse. Just think of how stiff you feel when you first stand up.

It’s time to break up the time we spend sitting with body and brain activity. We must end this habit of sitting most of the day! 

Is your loved one with Parkinson’s sedentary? Watch this video to learn What to Do (and Not Do) To Get Them Moving:

Here are some ideas about where to start as a beginner:

• Try our Signature Boxing Bootcamp – we offer a seated version, too!
• For those who prefer the convenience of working out at home, we have a Virtual Boxing Bootcamp
• Email Kimberly to join our five-week Balance Builders Course (in-person or virtual)
• Struggling with stiff hands or feet? Check out our downloadable Hand and Foot courses

💜 Coach Kimberly