{"id":799,"date":"2016-08-15T20:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T20:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tallahasseefamilymagazine.com\/wordpress\/?p=799"},"modified":"2016-08-15T20:06:08","modified_gmt":"2016-08-15T20:06:08","slug":"ready-to-knock-down-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tallahasseefamilymagazine.com\/wordpress\/2016\/08\/15\/ready-to-knock-down-parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready to Knock Down Parkinson’s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Samantha Thony<\/p>\n

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Imagine not being able to\u00a0get out of your own bed,\u00a0drive a car or even work.\u00a0Your hands, arms, legs and\u00a0face irrepressibly shake. At\u00a0times your limbs are rigid,\u00a0you seem a bit slow, and simple tasks\u00a0such as walking and talking become\u00a0increasingly difficult.<\/p>\n

Nearly one million Americans with Parkinson\u2019s disease\u00a0wake up to such a reality every day.<\/p>\n

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders\u00a0and Stroke (NINDS), Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD) is a\u00a0chronic neurodegenerative disorder that effects motor function.\u00a0It occurs when vital nerve cells called neurons deteriorate.\u00a0The neurons produce dopamine, a chemical that sends\u00a0signals to the part of the brain that controls movement and\u00a0coordination. When dopamine decreases, it is challenging\u00a0to control movement. Even though there have been many\u00a0tests and studies done by neurologists, no one has been able\u00a0to find a cause or cure for the disease. However, because of\u00a0some passionate individuals,\u00a0PD patients now have a fighting\u00a0chance to manage life in\u00a0spite of their illness.<\/p>\n

Fighting Back<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2006, Scott C. Newman,\u00a0a former prosecutor, founded\u00a0Rock Steady Boxing \u2013 a program\u00a0that slows down the progression\u00a0of PD through high\u00a0intensity workouts. After being\u00a0diagnosed himself, Newman\u00a0began one-on-one boxing with a friend, who was a former\u00a0professional boxer, at a local gym. After seeing dramatic\u00a0changes in his condition, he sought to offer boxing training\u00a0programs to anyone with PD regardless of their physical level or stage in Parkinson\u2019s. Through donations and a lot of\u00a0passion, Rock Steady Boxing globally expanded and now has\u00a0found a home here in Tallahassee.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI Had a Passion to Help Others\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kim Bibeau, personal trainer, weight loss\/nutrition coach,\u00a0corrective exercise specialist and owner of fitness studio\u00a0Sweat Therapy, shares a similar characteristic with Newman:\u00a0a commitment to helping others. When she learned about\u00a0Parkinson\u2019s disease, its severe effects on those diagnosed and\u00a0lack of additional support, she knew she had to do something.\u00a0She had heard about Rock Steady Boxing and thought it was\u00a0a great idea to bring the program to her studio.<\/p>\n

Motivated to improve the quality of life of PD patients\u00a0here in Tallahassee, Bibeau traveled to Indianapolis to get\u00a0certified and trained at the Rock Steady Training Camp. In\u00a0March 2016, Bibeau and team started a Rock Steady Program\u00a0at Sweat Therapy Fitness. Ever since, it\u2019s been an amazing\u00a0experience for her and her clients.<\/p>\n

The program includes three high intensity workouts: boxing,\u00a0pedaling, and strength and balance, each targeting specific\u00a0movements that increase dopamine and aid in management\u00a0of certain symptoms such as poor posture. Boxing isn\u2019t a cure\u00a0for Parkinson\u2019s. However, it slows the progression of the disease\u00a0and elevates patients\u2019 daily quality of life, while increasing\u00a0their power, strength, flexibility and speed. Bibeau noticed an\u00a0immediate change in her clients physically and mentally. They\u00a0felt better, were more confident, and most importantly, sensed\u00a0the camaraderie. \u201cYou\u2019re surrounded by people who have the\u00a0same struggle,\u201d she says. Bibeau is not all hard work and no\u00a0play. With a mix of singing, dancing, music and loud laughter,\u00a0she creates a fun and safe environment that anyone can enjoy.<\/p>\n

In five years, Bibeau hopes to continue to enhance the lives\u00a0of people with the disease. Her goal is to expand Sweat Therapy\u00a0throughout other counties, and dedicate one location that\u00a0specifically targets those living with PD.<\/p>\n

Programs:\"TFM_Summer_Web_Page_31_Image_0001\"<\/h3>\n

Rock Steady Boxing classes held on the following days\u00a0at the Uptown location:<\/p>\n

Monday and Wednesday, 10 \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Friday, 1:30 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Pedaling classes held on the following days at the\u00a0Midtown location:<\/p>\n

Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Strength & Balance classes held on the following days at the Midtown location:<\/p>\n

Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uptown<\/p>\n

Persimmon Hill Suite 102-A<\/p>\n

6265 Old Water Oak Road<\/p>\n

Tallahassee, FL 32312<\/p>\n

Midtown<\/p>\n

1122 Thomasville Road Unit 10<\/p>\n

Manor @ Midtown (next to Finnegan\u2019s Wake)<\/p>\n

Tallahassee, FL 32303<\/p>\n

For more information on the Rock Steady Boxing program\u00a0offered at Sweat Therapy, call (850) 222-1781 or email\u00a0kim@sweattherapyfitness.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

Samantha Thony is a\u00a0graduate of Florida State\u00a0University with a B.A.\u00a0in creative writing and\u00a0media communications.\u00a0She’s currently building\u00a0her portfolio as an intern\u00a0for Tallahassee Family\u00a0Magazine and has worked\u00a0as a media relations intern\u00a0for the Leon County\u00a0government.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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