Highlighting the Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson's Patients

👥 Mike and Sharon share their experience with Parkinson's and exercise, specifically Rogue classes.

⛷️ Mike used to downhill ski for 40 years but had to give it up due to balance and confidence issues caused by Parkinson's.

🏋️ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike and Sharon looked for alternatives to maintain their fitness and found Rogue classes.

💪 The speaker joined the membership three and a half years ago and has never looked back.

🏀 The speaker's home has been transformed, with the kitchen floor now clear and yoga mats stored in the dining room.

🏋️‍♀️ Joining the online membership allowed the speaker to continue exercising regularly, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

🌲 The speaker noticed the benefits of Rogue during a challenging hike, realizing the positive impact it had on their overall fitness.

📆 The speaker's weekly exercise routine involves an average of five to six sessions, including dance, boxing, power, yoga, and brain exercises.

📅 Tracking and planning workouts on a calendar helps maintain consistency.

🔄 Flexibility to choose different workout classes based on mood and intensity preference.

⏰ Fitting exercise into daily schedule, adjusting length based on time constraints.

👥 Having a supportive care partner is essential for maximizing health.

🧠 Short-term memory is significantly impacted, requiring careful communication.

💪 Sharing experiences and challenges helps create a supportive community.

🔑 Observing and tracking progress over time is important for identifying changes and areas of improvement.

🏋️‍♂️ Working with a physical therapist in addition to online workouts provides valuable guidance and personalized feedback.

👫 Exercising with a partner can offer motivation, support, and the opportunity to challenge oneself.

💃 Mike quit downhill skiing due to Parkinson's but relearned how to ski with the help of an instructor and continued skiing for three more years.

🏋️‍♂️ The purpose of exercising is to have the strength and stamina to engage in activities like bushwhacking and skiing in real life.

🗣️ Mike participates in speech therapy classes called 'loud crowd' to improve his speech and communication skills.

🎓 The educational side of Rogue has been incredibly beneficial for the college student, particularly the Pro PD program.

🥦💊💪 Rogue introduced the concept of the three-legged stool, emphasizing the interplay between fitness, medication, and food in managing Parkinson's disease.

📚 The college student actively participates in monthly educational meetings and takes advantage of resources from the provincial Parkinson's Association and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.