Boxing for Parkinson’s, Wellington

At Plexity, Boxing for Parkinson’s classes are part of an 8-week programme carefully developed to provide safe, effective and enjoyable sessions, combining evidence-based movement science with the energy and challenge of boxing.

We keep our groups small so you receive personalised guidance, including regressions and progressions where needed, making each class as specific to you as possible.

Boxing is a well researched and recommended form of exercise for Parkinson's disease. Here's why it works so well:

• It's loud, rhythmic and repetitive:

  • the combination of sound, movement and rhythm is particularly powerful for people with Parkinson's, helping to cue and coordinate movement

• It challenges balance and coordination:

  • footwork, weight shifting and punching patterns demand the kind of complex movement that keeps the brain and body talking to each other

• It builds strength, power and rotation:

  • the turning and twisting movements that Parkinson's makes increasingly difficult but that boxing naturally demands, and that matter most for everyday function and fall prevention

• It's dual-task by nature:

  • remembering combinations while moving is exactly the kind of cognitive-motor challenge that research shows benefits you

• It builds confidence:

  • there's something uniquely empowering about hitting things, especially when PD can make you feel like your body isn't your own

Carers and whānau are always welcome to join.