Ready to Fight

08/28/2023

Exercise is critical for everyone, and it can be particularly helpful for those suffering from symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.

For those with Parkinson’s, exercise can
* improve cognitive function
* ameliorate depression
* improve sleep
* decrease fatigue
* improve motor performance (strength, balance, posture, and gate among others)

📸 Mark Bennett

08/16/2023

Our Ready to Fight Parkinson's-specific Boxing Program is the official therapy-boxing program of USA Boxing.

Exercise has been shown to improve physical function, quality of life, cardiovascular fitness, cognition and balance for individuals with Parkinson's. Boxing exercises are particularly well-suited to address the specific symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Please join us for a free trial class!

📸 Mark Bennett

07/23/2023

Boxing is a form of exercise that includes strength training, aerobic training, balance training, and more, all of which helps manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Equally important, our Ready to Fight boxers are a community that supports and motivates each of our members on their fitness and health journey.
📸 Mark Bennett

07/19/2023

For those with Parkinson’s disease, exercise is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and activities of daily living. Research shows that exercise and physical activity can help maintain and improve mobility, flexibility and balance in additiont to easing other, non-motor, PD symptoms such as depression.

Our non-contat boxing program is a fun and effective way to stay healthy and reduce the impact of Parkinson's symptoms.
📸 Mark Bennett

07/16/2023

Join us Monday, Wednesday & Friday at either 9 or 10 AM for our Ready to Fight Parkinson’s specific boxing classes!
📸 Mark Bennett

07/11/2023

Come see us at LIFE Senior Services LIFEstyle & Wellness Expo event today at the fairgrounds!

07/12/2022

Aaron Sloan & Don Jacobs are at Senior Life Services Senior Expo today at the Fairgrounds Expo Center! Stop by and say hi, if you go. 👋

04/14/2022

Thank you, FOX23 Dominique O'Neill and FOX23 News for showcasing our Ready to Fight boxers and program during Parkinson's Awareness Week!
📸 Mark Bennett

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02/07/2022

Fascinating article on new research.

"Our hypothesis is that there's another circuit that's intact, and that this circuit isn't affected in Parkinson's disease," Peter Strick, chair of neurobiology and scientific director of the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute.

Strick's team believes this other circuit can be switched on by strong emotions, including positive ones.

"It's engaged by our sense of reward, by the joy of doing something," he says.

The symptoms of Parkinson's disease can vanish briefly in the face of stress or a strong emotion. Now scientists are searching for a treatment based on this phenomenon, a form of the placebo effect.

02/01/2022

Due to the potential for ice and snow tomorrow, we are canceling our Ready to Fight classes Wednesday Feb. 2. Stay safe and warm!
📸 Mark Bennett

01/12/2022

For people with Parkinson’s disease, physical activity can improve many symptoms of the disease. Research shows that exercise is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and activities of daily living.

If you're interested in finding out more about our Ready to Fight Parkinson's specific boxing program, please contact us at [email protected] or 918.289.0090.

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Engine Room! 🦃🥧

We look forward to seeing you back at the gym on Monday!

📸 Mark Bennett Photography