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Fighting Back Against Parkinson's Disease

World Parkinson’s Day is April 11th!

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INTRODUCING ROCK STEADY BOXING

We are Rock Steady

Rock Steady Boxing changes the trajectory of Parkinson’s disease. Our evidence-based exercise curriculum is specifically designed to impact the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. We are more than just an exercise program, we are a worldwide community fighting back together.

Our Impact

Rock Steady Boxing inspires hope within a supportive community. You realize it is still possible to take control of your life and regain your confidence and resilience.

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ROCK STEADY BOXING STORIES

Guy

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at 45 years of age.
I was basically told to go home and do what I enjoyed for as long as I could.
I was confused, scared, angry and wondering about what may lie ahead.

I felt from the beginning that Parkinson’s had won the battle.
About five months later, I had two different medical providers tell me that I needed to check out Rock Steady Boxing. I wasn’t sure it was something that I wanted to do. However, I decided to simply go talk to them. After I did, I decided I could give it a try. What could it hurt to go to one class?
Well, that one class changed my life!
I was hooked.
Rock Steady has shown me how to fight Parkinson’s.
Between the classes and the people, I know that I am not fighting this alone. It not only helps me physically, but mentally with all of the support that I receive from everyone at Rock Steady Boxing. I was quickly accepted into the Rock Steady Boxing family. Now I try to reach out to others who may be just like I was when I was first diagnosed.
I want to let them know that there is hope and that we need to focus on what we can do and not worry so much about what we can’t do. Rock Steady Boxing is more than just an exercise or boxing program, it is a way of fighting the disease that brings us all together.
- Guy Hendricks, July 2016

Linda

I am so full of hope – and it is exciting to be full of hope.
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 months ago, and after that I felt like I had a black cloud hanging over my head. I didn’t know what my future was going to bring.

Nothing I read about Parkinson’s disease made me feel upbeat or positive about my future.
About a month ago I learned about Rock Steady Boxing through a friend. She introduced me to one of the boxers there – she was so excited to get me involved.
So I walked into Rock Steady on that first day – a coach met me in the lobby and asked how she could help. I broke down crying and said, “I have Parkinson’s.” She hugged me and we sat down. By the time I left Rock Steady – I was already feeling so much better.
Today, I have a new lease on life. I am upbeat, happy, and optimistic – I have HOPE. I have taken control of this disease. It is not controlling me.
The workouts are tough – but I cannot wait to get here each day. The other boxers are so fun – there is lots of teasing and good-natured “harassment” in the gym.
Most importantly, my family is so happy for me. I know it relieves their minds to see me so optimistic and happy… Our family room in our house has started to look like a gym. My husband is even hanging up a speed bag for me. I love to speed bag!
My son came to observe me in class one day. He said, “Mom, you were killing it on the speed bag.” Who would have ever thought a 71 year old woman would be starting a boxing career – and loving it so much?
Life is just good.
I can’t ask for anything more.

Katie

Rock Steady is my career. It my lifelong commitment that has helped changed my life for the better.
Rock Steady also is where I go to see my people and it feels like home!

Bobby

A young onset Parkinson's disease diagnosis at the age of 42 shook me to my core.
Ashamed, embarrassed, depressed and living with the feeling of being broken for my wife and two sons I began to pull back from my community, my friends and family.

That was until I was introduced to Rock Steady Boxing and I came to the recognition and true understanding that there were things that I could control that would help me battle and fight back against this terrible disease!
This is not just an exercise class for people with Parkinson's, what I quickly realized that this was a community who was going to hold me accountable to attend the classes, who was going to motivate/inspire/encourage me during the classes, who was going to listen and truly understood me and the challenges I was experiencing from the disease, whether during exercise breaks, during scheduled luncheons or educational sessions.
Bottom line is that for all the incredible physical benefits that the Rock Steady Boxing classes offers in the fight against Parkinson's, and as a former college athlete I can attest to the fact that the Rock Steady Boxing classes push you to your limits, there are the invaluable mental benefits that come from the camaraderie and by surrounding yourself with people who are in the same fight as you.
To keep it in boxing terms, the classes offer a powerful 1-2 punch in the most important fight of all --- the fight for your best quality of life!

INSPIRATIONAL VIDEOS

Explore our collection of videos showcasing the impact of Rock Steady Boxing on participants’ lives. From success stories to training highlights, these videos offer a glimpse into the transformative power of our program.

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ROCK STEADY BOXING

Fighting Back Against Parkinson's Disease

World Parkinson’s Day is April 11th!

INTRODUCING ROCK STEADY BOXING

We are Rock Steady

Our Impact

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