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Craig Marks has preached fitness for PD for years now; studies have proven it works.
We know exercise is good for us, and for people living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), it's a must. Craig Marks has been emphasizing this now for 20 years; how exercise should be considered a standard part of treatment. Beyond the benefits to physical health and mood, new research in animals shows that physical exercise may even protect the health of existing dopamine (brain) cells in animals, and the same may be true for humans.
Studies in both humans and animals have shown that physical exercise, particularly aerobic exercise (walking, running, swimming, bicycling,) promotes the release of neurotrophic factors; chemicals that bathe brain cells in nutrients in order to HELP brain cells resist degeneration, and create connections with other brain cells. In addition, aerobic exercise increases the amount of blood and oxygen to the brain, thus enhancing virtually all brain functions. Decades of scientific work on these facts also shows how, conversely, reductions in physical activity leads to the reduction in brain cell activity and brain cell interconnectivity.
That old principle of use it or lose it may apply here. Studies of exercise treatment programs for those people who have PD have proven that exercise improves physical functioning, strength, balance and gait speed. There is also evidence that exercise improves and elevates a person’s mood. Other studies have shown an improvement in mental abilities.
Given all of this good news about exercise, if you have Parkinson's Disease, how do you begin an exercise program that is right for you? The first thing to do is to contact your doctor who can put you in touch with a personal trainer or physical therapist; preferably one who has years of experience working with clients who have PD. Your doctor and trainer or therapist can devise an exercise program that will give you maximum benefit and one that is also safe for you.
Craig Marks shares how "The best type of training for people living with PD, includes a warm-up and stretching/flexibility session where you systematically and gently stretch all those stiff muscle groups...Next, some aerobic exercise to get the heart rate up for about 20 minutes or so... Finally, a balance, proprioception, coordination, strengthening and flexibility component."
If you have any questions about fitness training and Parkinson's Disease, please reach Craig Marks at 954-707-9175 or send any emails to him at: craig@t3healthandfitness.com Craig is a wealth of knowledge and is recognized by the Parkinson's Disease Association, Cleveland Clinic and many more regarding his knowledge about Parkinson's fitness.
Studies in both humans and animals have shown that physical exercise, particularly aerobic exercise (walking, running, swimming, bicycling,) promotes the release of neurotrophic factors; chemicals that bathe brain cells in nutrients in order to HELP brain cells resist degeneration, and create connections with other brain cells. In addition, aerobic exercise increases the amount of blood and oxygen to the brain, thus enhancing virtually all brain functions. Decades of scientific work on these facts also shows how, conversely, reductions in physical activity leads to the reduction in brain cell activity and brain cell interconnectivity.
That old principle of use it or lose it may apply here. Studies of exercise treatment programs for those people who have PD have proven that exercise improves physical functioning, strength, balance and gait speed. There is also evidence that exercise improves and elevates a person’s mood. Other studies have shown an improvement in mental abilities.
Given all of this good news about exercise, if you have Parkinson's Disease, how do you begin an exercise program that is right for you? The first thing to do is to contact your doctor who can put you in touch with a personal trainer or physical therapist; preferably one who has years of experience working with clients who have PD. Your doctor and trainer or therapist can devise an exercise program that will give you maximum benefit and one that is also safe for you.
Craig Marks shares how "The best type of training for people living with PD, includes a warm-up and stretching/flexibility session where you systematically and gently stretch all those stiff muscle groups...Next, some aerobic exercise to get the heart rate up for about 20 minutes or so... Finally, a balance, proprioception, coordination, strengthening and flexibility component."
If you have any questions about fitness training and Parkinson's Disease, please reach Craig Marks at 954-707-9175 or send any emails to him at: craig@t3healthandfitness.com Craig is a wealth of knowledge and is recognized by the Parkinson's Disease Association, Cleveland Clinic and many more regarding his knowledge about Parkinson's fitness.
William D doing body drags across the training room floor. Parkinson's is no limitation to William.
