Living Well Balanced offers Rock Steady Boxing classes for various levels. Our trainers are knowledgeable about the program, and many have additional personal training or medical experience, so they can help with any questions you may have about the program.

Earlier this week, I tried out #RockSteady #Boxing, an exercise program for people with #Parkinson's disease, at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers in Schererville. Research has found that exercise can slow the progress of the neurodegenerative disorder. Class instructor Debbie Scanlon invited me to show me that it's a serious, intense workout.

Program Director and Head Coach at Rock Steady Boxing, Kristy Rose Follmar, CPT, authors a guest blog about Rock Steady Boxing and their new series of at-home workout videos.

The 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 Drill is a boxing workout class that incorporates challenging cardio along with core integration with boxing technique.

Rock Steady Boxing classes have become popular with people who have Parkinson's disease and want to stay physically fit -- and reduce their symptoms, too.

You can still pick up boxing over age 50, but be sure to wear protective equipment and avoid combat sparring.

Power For Parkinson's on Instagram: "Let’s talk about the power of movement! We’re teaming up with some amazing organizations like Dance for PD, Davis Phinney Foundation, Rock Steady Boxing, LSVT BIG, and Urban Poling to shout from the rooftops about how important movement is for those with Parkinson’s. You know the saying: exercise is medicine. But for people with Parkinson’s, it’s even more crucial. Did you know that exercise is a major disease-modifying intervention for Parkinson’s?…