An integral aspect to maintaining a healthy body and mind while suffering from Parkinson's Disease is exercising. Follow the simple tips below to ensure that your weekly exercise routine is working to actively alleviate possible symptoms.
- Make sure to ALWAYS warm up and cool down before and after exercising.
- If you have trouble balancing, do not let this stop you from being active. Exercise near a pole or railing to reduce probability of falling.
- To improve balance and stability, try practicing yoga.
- Try practicing sports that require hand-eye coordination but do not require excess physical movement, like ping pong!
- Like those who do not have Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson's patients should exercise 4-5 times per week for 30-40 minutes.
- Make sure to know your body's limits. If an activity is too strenuous, or is painful, you will need to modify your exercise regime.
- Remember to exercise both physically AND mentally. Try incorporating puzzles, crosswords, and brain games into your daily routine.
- If possible, incorporate the three major types of exercise, cardiovascular activity, strength training, and stretching, into your weekly routine.
- Exercise with a partner to stay motivated.
10. Have Fun! The more you enjoy your exercise routines the easier it will be to stay consistently active and feeling your best.
Information taken from:
www.davisphinneyfoundation.org
www.parkinson.org
www.healthline.com
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