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What ’ s the best exercise for Parkinson ’ s ?
It ’ s one of — if not the — most common questions we hear from people and families living with Parkinson ’ s disease ( PD ). The answer is often , “ The one you ’ ll do !” And that ’ s certainly true — research has proven the benefits of many types of exercise , and you want to find something you enjoy so you ’ ll do it regularly .
Introduction
But many people , understandably , want more specifics : How hard should I work ? How many times a week should I exercise ? How do I work out with symptoms , as disease progresses , as I get older and have more aches and pains ? How can I motivate my loved one with Parkinson ’ s to move more ?
This resource answers these questions and more and offers practical tools and tips for exercise , wherever you are in life or life with Parkinson ’ s . It was written by Parkinson ’ s and exercise experts , informed by regular conversations with the Parkinson ’ s community and guided by the insights of a small group of people living with PD . You ’ ll find their stories — ranging from “ exercise saved my life ” to “ exercise and I are frenemies ” — and approaches to exercise throughout the book . Our hope is that you ’ ll identify with their successes and struggles and feel inspired and empowered to start , restart or continue your own exercise journey .
Remember : Any type and amount of exercise can positively influence how you feel , how you manage PD and how you go through life . It ’ s never too early or late to do something . And while you ’ re the expert on yourself and your Parkinson ’ s , you don ’ t have to figure it out or go it alone . The PD , medical and exercise communities are here to support you every step of the way .