The Parkinson's Gym

The Parkinson's Gym

Exercises, blogs, interviews, support and advice for people with Parkinson's disease.
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Exercise is absolutely essential for anyone with Parkinson's disease. Exercise is the only thing that slows, stops and maybe even reverse the progression of Parkinson's disease. Everything else just masks the symptoms.
Every workout, blog or interview is specifically designed to help you fight the symptoms and source of Parkinson's.
It's tough. It has to be. That is why it works. And trust me...
This. Stuff. WORKS.

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  • @subodhkumar3418
    @subodhkumar34188 күн бұрын

    Translate to Hindi

  • @richardbarrett4683
    @richardbarrett468311 күн бұрын

    Great! video. I will do the routine.

  • @suelongview9925
    @suelongview992511 күн бұрын

    Ps very good exercises too!

  • @suelongview9925
    @suelongview992511 күн бұрын

    I like this chap’s presentations especially his noises! 😂

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym10 күн бұрын

    The noises enhance the exercise.

  • @zergraph
    @zergraph14 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym12 күн бұрын

    WOW! Thank you. I am so glad you like the videos.

  • @denajessup6675
    @denajessup667516 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! You have covered it all. Had Alzheimer’s symptoms 2 years before Parkinson’s. Challenging. Last doctor’s visit bloodwork came back with low thyroid. Parkinson’s tires you out enough. Having trouble with stepping off curb. Started crying first time husband helped me step down. I can see the distance down but I guess my diseases makes me feel like I am stepping down in a deep hole. Didn’t have help going out of dining room at Cracker Barrel just going to restroom no problem I thought but there was a divider separating it from rest of restaurant. It was a gold medal strip. I was upset seeing it. What to do? Well after stopping for a minute at least I picked up my “knees” to go over it! It was overwhelming to me. Not going anywhere without help! Thanks again for video. Really have problems with gait.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym12 күн бұрын

    I hope these techniques help. Parkinson's is a lot to get used to. Your movements have to be much more planned and intentional. I have a short coming out soon about a way to deal with thresholds. I will post it very soon.

  • @user-fq4oo8uj5n
    @user-fq4oo8uj5n24 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video but do you have some move to counter onset of freezing not so obvious

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym22 күн бұрын

    Yes I do. The 4 Ss: Stop, Sigh, Shift and Step. Here is the short version: kzread.infoXFrloII5K5A?feature=share I hope this helps.

  • @zergraph
    @zergraph24 күн бұрын

    Thanks Zack! You are amazing! I’ve never been one to exercise, but… events being what they are, I need to. Shockingly, I now look forward to my daily workout to one of your YT videos. Your humor, enthusiasm and concern are inspirational.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym22 күн бұрын

    Wow! Thank you. Glad you like the videos. Keep At It!

  • @kennethdarlington682
    @kennethdarlington68225 күн бұрын

    I am not only happy am alive but also glad that "DrMadida" was able treat and cure me with his herbal medication of my parosmia, Meniere disease and Parkinson disease(PD) with their herbal treatment. My smile is so bright because I am happy.’

  • @kennethdarlington682
    @kennethdarlington68228 күн бұрын

    ‘‘I am not only happy am alive but also glad that "DrMadida" was able treat and cure me with his herbal medication of my parosmia, Meniere disease and Parkinson disease(PD)🤢 with their herbal treatment. My smile is so bright because I am happy‘’

  • @laurenmoss5751
    @laurenmoss575129 күн бұрын

    Thankyou so much for these stretches and advice it has been life saving. I'm investigating movement disorders for myself and I had extreme neck pain that not even my physio can do much for. Thankyou ❤️

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym22 күн бұрын

    You're so welcome! I'm glad it has helped. Check out this video about "coat hanger neck pain". It might be what you are feeling. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hX-d1aWjcb25Zrg.html And you might find some relief.

  • @braininjurydiy
    @braininjurydiyАй бұрын

    I have a mild brain injury, if I've been in a supermarket I feel so dizzy and fatigued I start to be unable to to feel and control my legs it's like my brain can't tell my legs to move like they feel heavy and like they're made of water and I shuffle and drag the feet. Clark elliot in his book the ghost in my brain, talks about a similar thing only he would get so severe he couldn't move at all, though he was trying to push on in life, but doorways were a real problem with him he couldn't get through them, so what on earth is happening with us compared to a parkinson sufferer. We can be fine but certain triggers send us down, clark did recover with glasses from the mind eye institute which raises more questions, but they kind of talked about the lenses retraining his brain to use parts that weren't damaged.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym17 күн бұрын

    My theory is that the stress of obstacles ("Watch out. Don't Trip. Slow Down. Be Cool.") causes interference with the neurons responsible for walking. Parkinson's or Brain Injury has reduced the number/strength of neurons or connections that are responsible for walking - it is weaker process. So, any stress can interfere with this process. The retraining makes sense because he was able to recruit some new neurons/connections into the process - he forced himself to relearn how to walk. You can do the same with threshold strategies - plan to walk up to the threshold and stop. Then step over/through the doorway and stop. Then resume walking. One thing at a time. A new set of instructions can help you deal with the stress of the obstacles around you. But, lots of obstacles can be draining. I don't have a good strategy other than significant retraining through regular intense exercise - mass retraining.

  • @chenghuattan7295
    @chenghuattan7295Ай бұрын

    Thank you….

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym27 күн бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @LovethChris-zb7py
    @LovethChris-zb7pyАй бұрын

    Hello! My husband has lived with Parkinson Disease 🦠 all his life and it has caused him lots of pain and discomforts which are unbearable. He has undergo so many therapy and none helped except for Dr Madida Sam natural protocol he undergo and after the treatment plans my husband PD 🦠symptoms was all reversed and my husband is now 48yrs and he looks strong, he is healthy and very okay now… All thanks to Dr Madida on KZread.

  • @vonshango6311
    @vonshango6311Ай бұрын

    great find, good prescriptions, easy to follow, fun personable... currently sitting at desk, wondering how many of those (if any) are ok to do while seated. anything more to counteract protruding neck rigidity? that's my primary issue and cause of both upper back and neck pain that climbs into headaches that the meds seem not to touch. i take it you dont visit chiros.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym22 күн бұрын

    You can do all of these seated except maybe the arm stretches. You might have to turn away from the desk to do the flys. You might get some help for your neck and headaches in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hX-d1aWjcb25Zrg.html

  • @user-ru3wv9wc2p
    @user-ru3wv9wc2pАй бұрын

    Always enjoy Zach’s workouts and humor!! He makes it fun and helpful!! Thanks Zach👍🤗

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym27 күн бұрын

    You are very welcome!

  • @kennethdarlington682
    @kennethdarlington682Ай бұрын

    I am not only happy am alive but also glad that "DrMadida" was able treat and cure me with his herbal medication of my parosmia, Meniere disease and Parkinson disease(PD) with their herbal treatment🌿🌿🍃

  • @user-sc6gg2bm7b
    @user-sc6gg2bm7bАй бұрын

    My brother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last year and his physical therapy and going to the gym every day that his wife pushes him to and he boxes has actually reversed many of his symptoms and his ticks. It’s absolutely incredible. How exercise and moving and muscle brain memory has completelychanged everything it’s so so true thank you for sharing your channel so important

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGymАй бұрын

    That is great to hear! I am so glad he is doing better. This stuff really works. Keep encouraging him to FIGHT BACK! Gift ideas: a water bottle he can use with boxing gloves on, T-Shirts, new boxing gloves, a cool gym bag for his gloves.

  • @special2day
    @special2dayАй бұрын

    I love it! Our bodies are amazing!

  • @user-ru3wv9wc2p
    @user-ru3wv9wc2p2 ай бұрын

    It’s always fun exercising with Zach!! He makes it fun and beneficial!!👍👍😁

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGymАй бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @MarkAsk-kc5jz
    @MarkAsk-kc5jz2 ай бұрын

    U seem ignored with the questions 😡

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym2 ай бұрын

    I am a little annoyed. I think people expect a "silver bullet" as if there is one single exercise to do that is all you need to do. "Do 13 squats and cure PD!" Exercise is unique to everyone. We all have to find what we like to do... and then do it. There is no single thing that works for everyone. Sorry to seem annoyed.

  • @stellanovack361
    @stellanovack3612 ай бұрын

    This is just what I'm looking for! Thanks! But I have to know-are you related to Nate from DailyDosePD? You sound just like him.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym2 ай бұрын

    Glad you like the video. As far as I know, Nate and I are not related, but Great Great Grammy was a wild one. We could be distant kin.

  • @numbernine8571
    @numbernine85712 ай бұрын

    THURSTON HOWELL THE THIRD.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym2 ай бұрын

    Indeed! Pardon my mistake, Little Buddy.

  • @HoldToChrist
    @HoldToChrist2 ай бұрын

    Is it because it trains muscle strength as well as brain muscle connection?

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym2 ай бұрын

    Yes. It keeps the body healthy and stimulates brain growth. Actual brain growth - new neurons, new connections. Intense exercise stresses the movement processing portions of the brain causing them to respond with new neural pathways. The same way a muscle grows after physical stress - exercise.

  • @user-zq8ki5cq8f
    @user-zq8ki5cq8f3 ай бұрын

    This was great Can you tell me where I can see more Alan from Ireland

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym2 ай бұрын

    Sure. Right here at The Parkinson's Gym channel. Just Subscribe!

  • @sylviashead7780
    @sylviashead77803 ай бұрын

    My husband has Parkinson’s. He does this as well. At some point your 5 points do not work. Mentally it is hard for them to understand what is happening and how to “correct” it. A walker can help. Therapy is essential. This is a very cruel disease for sure. My grandmother and an uncle had it as well.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym3 ай бұрын

    You are exactly right. This is just the base of all the techniques. Stop. Reset. Try it again. Look for my video on anti-freeze tricks. There may be some new things you can try. But, patience is always required. Keep fighting. Please contact me if you think I could be of any help- [email protected].

  • @kelly21064
    @kelly210643 ай бұрын

    Zac, you really are great! This is a good one. I'm glad I found you. Parkinson's who? I recently fine-tuned my medicine and my workout strategy, with two very notable improvements - A) it's critically important to keep my carbidopa/levidopa intake AT LEAST an hour away from meals B) this in-turn maximizes the medicines effectivness and makes for exercise to be more fluid, less awkward. For me it works best as follows: take medicine, wait 30 minutes, workout for 30 minutes, rest a bit, then eat. Peace/Kel

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym3 ай бұрын

    Great to hear, Kel! This is an excellent strategy to get the most out of your workouts. Keep Fighting Back! Meds to exercise. Exercise to move. Move to live.

  • @danpaulson6734
    @danpaulson67343 ай бұрын

    I have had PD for a long time, I hate the term.

  • @user-zq8ki5cq8f
    @user-zq8ki5cq8f3 ай бұрын

    How can I see the other videos

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym3 ай бұрын

    Subscribe to The Parkinson's Gym channel! We have tons with a new video every 10 days.

  • @dickthomson3436
    @dickthomson34363 ай бұрын

    So what about a weighted bow tie and tying it snuggly around one’s neck🤔?

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym3 ай бұрын

    I tried that. My neck hurt, I was recruited for a barber shop quartet and someone asked to join a country club but It didn't help my voice at all. And, someone called me "Thurston".

  • @user-zq8ki5cq8f
    @user-zq8ki5cq8f3 ай бұрын

    Zak. Any new programs I have been using these ones from Belfast Ireland

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym3 ай бұрын

    Yes! I post a new video every 10 days. Are you looking for something specific?

  • @greenh9
    @greenh94 ай бұрын

    Best parkensons trainer out there!!

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym3 ай бұрын

    Thank You! That means a lot to me. Thank you.

  • @brucedavidson423
    @brucedavidson4234 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video. Helpful and fun ❤

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! Glad it helps.

  • @annlucy9829
    @annlucy98299 күн бұрын

    I freeze all the time so thank you I will certainly do them I have not been diagnosed as having Parkinson's neurologist said I haven't but whatever it is I freeze all the time I have had three bad falls the last one I broke my arm the humerus dammed painful só thanks again

  • @bharatibhide9618
    @bharatibhide96184 ай бұрын

    99

  • @Tranquility39
    @Tranquility394 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Zac. I follow your exercises most days & they are very helpful & fun. I love Laura, the cat joining in.😊 When I find myself slouching, the matador stance comes immediately into mind 😂. I told a friend about it & when she sees me slouching, she immediately shouts matador at me..😂

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym4 ай бұрын

    Wonderful! Great to hear. OLE!!!!

  • @monicajoshi8706
    @monicajoshi87064 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot! I am a caregiver for a Parkinson’s patient and the neck rigidity is painful at times.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym4 ай бұрын

    Glad to help.

  • @Graigmartins
    @Graigmartins5 ай бұрын

    I want you all to join me thank Dr Madida on KZread for helping me with their treatment plan to reverse and cure my Parkinson disease I have been suffering from for 12 years, it is amazing how this treatment plan has changed my life for the better and I know that he can do same for you all too and that is the reason I am recommending him to you because his treatment works 💯%

  • @user-ru3wv9wc2p
    @user-ru3wv9wc2p5 ай бұрын

    Great stretches fun instructor!! I’ll definitely do this one!! Thanks!! 🤗👍

  • @jimmelay71
    @jimmelay715 ай бұрын

    "Military NASA doctor scientists"? Got it.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym4 ай бұрын

    Yes. Super scientificy stuff.

  • @eamonngreene5311
    @eamonngreene53115 ай бұрын

    Thànks so much for doîng this it really makes a difference

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym5 ай бұрын

    Glad to help. Keep at it!!!

  • @rossmiles7169
    @rossmiles71695 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your help

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym5 ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @Auggies1956
    @Auggies19565 ай бұрын

    I fast walk two miles a day. It's helped with ballance issues.

  • @rossmiles7169
    @rossmiles71695 ай бұрын

    Great Information 👍

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym2 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Keep Fighting!

  • @onglayhong
    @onglayhong2 ай бұрын

    ​😅😅😅@@TheParkinsonsGym

  • @blygman
    @blygman6 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym5 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @bardez1963
    @bardez19636 ай бұрын

    Thank You, that was a good explanation. I noticed volume is low, need to increase sound

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym5 ай бұрын

    Sorry about that

  • @kimberlyrolon4328
    @kimberlyrolon43286 ай бұрын

    Thank you this is what i feel and been to so many specialist and nothing. My grandma had parkinsons and my dad Ataxia. Ive brought this up but they say Im only 48 so it cannot be but no testing. This is a very good video with great information.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym5 ай бұрын

    Happy to help. It might be Parkinson's but it might not be. Age doesn't really matter. Look for a Movement Disorder Specialist. They know the symptoms, testing and options better for whatever it is.

  • @danbee415
    @danbee4157 ай бұрын

    i get this when wearing heavy winter garments.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym3 ай бұрын

    Yes. Heavy clothes do hang on your shoulders pretty hard. I recommend a snugger fit to distribute the weight of the garment to your body or move south.

  • @danbee415
    @danbee4153 ай бұрын

    @@TheParkinsonsGym it just went away compeltely overtime. still same clothes. doesn't happen anymore.

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym3 ай бұрын

    @@danbee415 That is great! It sounds like maybe you got stronger across your shoulders or you got your shoulders set better to even out the load and not bother the nerves.

  • @naveenkumar-qn8df
    @naveenkumar-qn8df7 ай бұрын

    Nonsense!! Pls, don't laugh and enjoy while talking about a deadly disease like "Parkinson's disease". Be Serious in talking and Explaining about a very Painful and deadly diseases ... Or take another Subject like Romantic Or Comedy, then you can laugh and enjoy in Plentiful... People suffering from "Parkinson's disease", by "Swallowing" Problem is very very difficult and most dangerous thing to them, ... first they limits the Solid foods, b'coz of very difficulty in Swallowing .... then liquids and flouids taking in, b'coz of very difficulty in Swallowing ... then after, even they can't breathe air also, then in next step is,... they'll go to" Coma Conditions" ... It is very horrible Situations in their life, that is the end level ..... 😢 😢 😢

  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym5 ай бұрын

    I am sorry you feel this way. But, I understand this situation extremely well. My father died from Parkinson's because he could no longer swallow and eat. It was a horrible end to a wonderful life. Swallowing disorders are not funny but a dark solemn approach doesn't make it any better. Laugh while you can. My dad would agree.

  • @judyhowell7075
    @judyhowell70757 ай бұрын

    Keep tips coming plus

  • @user-sn1xh7wt2q
    @user-sn1xh7wt2q8 ай бұрын

    Simple but superb ! Thank you very much. With the assistance of experts like you, I am quite fit and strong at 64 years. For those who want to strengthen their necks further, you may please suggest doing some of the exercises while lying on a bench with the head suspended beyond the bench putting extra weight on the neck. Please continue to guide us. Shiva, advocate, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

  • @chongheoh4276
    @chongheoh42767 ай бұрын

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  • @TheParkinsonsGym
    @TheParkinsonsGym5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I do not recommend resistance exercise for the neck alone. Some do. I don't. Too much can go wrong with extremely bad results. However, I do recommend strengthening the shoulders and upper back with overhead presses and horizontal pulls (rows, etc.) as much as your shoulders will allow. The neck is complex, vulnerable and important. The shoulders do a good job supporting and bracing the neck without risking the structures in the neck. Try this video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z22L0bmrc7SbmLw.html ("10 Simple exercises to prevent Frozen Shoulder and Poor Posture in Parkinson's") for shoulder exercises.