Are you a wellness professional, physical therapist, or anything in between looking for an opportunity to expand your business and reach more clients? Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) provides that opportunity by allowing you to cater to the unique needs of more than 60,000 people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) annually.
We offer professional certification for individuals and businesses who wish to become RSB affiliates and host their own classes. We also offer a Clinician Training Camp de…
Although it may seem out of the ordinary to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) with boxing, it’s a trend that is quickly growing. Boxing is one of the world’s oldest sports, and it offers multi-plane physical and mental challenges for all people, including those with Parkinson’s. Continue reading to learn how an exercise program like boxing can help to improve balance, posture, speed, strength, hand-eye coordination, and overall quality of life in those liv…
If you are a fitness trainer interested in expanding your clientele base, learning a new skill, and gaining the ability to help enhance the lives of people with Parkinson’s Disease, let us introduce you to Parkinson’s Boxing Certification from Rock Steady Boxing.
What is a Parkinson’s Boxing Certification from RSB?
A Parkinson’s Boxing Certification from RSB is essentially your key to fully understanding how to use non-contact boxing exercises and methodologies to enhance …
A guy with Parkinson’s walks into a bar. The bartender yells “EARTHQUAKE, EVERYBODY HOLD ON!” And the person with Parkinson’s says, “What earthquake?”
To the general public jokes about Parkinson’s disease might seem taboo. But at Rock Steady, jokes and laughter are a common thread that fosters togetherness and promotes mental health. The Rock Steady method combines forced intense exercise with a heavy dose of silliness and laughter therapy. We call this “The Fun Factor.” P…
While boxing has a reputation for being a difficult sport, it can actually be very beneficial for those dealing with a central nervous system disorder. Boxing programs for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) offer physical and psychological benefits. It’s important to realize that Parkinson’s boxing programs are non-contact; nobody is actually punching anybody else. It’s more about the boxing drills used in training that are known to enhance strength, agility, balance…