Balance is a complex interaction between many systems in the human body: our feet, eyes, head, and neck tell us where we are in space. Our core strength affects posture, which helps with balance and gait. With Parkinson’s, any or a number of these systems can contribute to balance issues and falling. We need to challenge our body and brains every day.
This exercise can be done seated or standing and is great for practicing your balance while working on your hand grip and cognitive functioning. The bonus is that as you get better at it you can add more dual tasks like turning your head and using your voice. You can also change the size of the ball or how you grip it to make this exercise more challenging.
Watch this video to find out how to do this Parkinson’s Ball Exercise to Help with Balance and Cognitive Functioning:
If you’d like more targeted exercises to improve dexterity and mobility in your hands and feet, check out my digital courses:
- PD Exercises to Improve Hand Dexterity & Mobility
- Rebel Fit Club’s “From Cramping Feet to Happy Feet”
💜 Coach Kimberly
Now in Session: Rebel Fit Club’s Posture School—In-Person and Virtual!
Coach Kimberly instructs this five-week exercise series to address one of the most problematic symptoms of Parkinson’s: stooped posture, which causes falls, pain, and crowds your breathing and digestion. You will learn lifelong exercises that you can do every day to prevent or treat poor posture. We also offer an in-person, seated version of this class for our fighters who can’t exercise on the floor. If you want to feel stronger, sit and stand straighter, and move better, contact Kimberly today to get on the list for our next session!
Would you like to be a part of our Posture School, but live too far away to come to the Rebel Fit Club? Not a problem—we also have Virtual Posture School!
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Contact me to get started in Kimberly Berg’s Rebel Fit Club Parkinson’s Boxing classes today. We have online workouts, too!
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