Exercise Classes for People with Parkinson's
Emma Bracher has picked a top class team to work with her, all of whom share her passion - to enhance well being, and to improve and maintain quality of life.
All trainers / instructors have received Parkinson's specific training and have an awareness of problems that people with Parkinson's may face. Emma is involved in all class planning and will be frequently available to offer advice to participants about the day to day management of their condition .
Pre-requisites
All classes are aimed at people with mild to moderate PD symptoms. All participants must be able to mobilise independently without an aid or assistance.
(1-1 sessions are available for those with advanced symptoms and significant mobility issues).
To ensure that the classes are safe and suitable for you, you must have a telephone screening assessment before attending any of the Bigger and Better classes. You may be asked to undergo a face to face assessment if the therapist has any concerns about your ability to participate safely.
You must have medical clearance from your doctor if you have any medical conditions other than Parkinson's that may effect your ability and / or safety to exercise.
It is recommended, but not essential, that people complete a 1-to-1 exercise therapy session before commencing with the weekly classes. This will make sure that you are already well on your way to moving 'bigger and better'!
See below to find out more about each class
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Please contact Emma to find out more and to arrange your pre-class assessment
Bigger & Better Boxing
Thursday afternoons at the
Pat Benson Boxing Academy Birmingham
Friday mornings at the
Combat Sports Centre Solihull
These non-contact, boxing based circuits classes focus on improving co-ordination, balance and endurance. Expect a fun filled and motivating class, with all exercises adapted to be safe and suitable for you.
Monday mornings
In Association with Me360 Health & Fitness
Combat Sport Centre, Solihull
This class is fully adapted to suit each participants needs. It combines functional exercises with resistance and cardio training for a well-rounded workout - improving strength, balance, endurance and overall well-being.
Bigger & Better
Functional Fitness
Bigger & Better CrossFit For Parkinson's
Yoga and Pilates
'Pilates with a splash of Yoga'
Tuesday evenings, Hatton Village Hall, Warwick
Yoga
Thursday mornings at The Solihull Village
off Haslucks Green Road, Shirley
These classes incorporate a mixture of postures and sequences, with a focus on breathing and mindful movement, to bring the body into alignment and work on building up strength, flexibility and good breathing habits. Suitable for beginners. Participants must be able to mobilise safely and independently. There will some floor work but adaptations can be made for those who need it
Monday mornings
Burton Green Village Hall,
Kenilworth
Wednesdays afternoons
Chase Meadows Community Centre, Warwick
Thursday mornings Meon Vale Leisure Centre, Stratford
These classes incorporate Parkinson's specific exercises as well as more traditional cardio and strength exercises.
The size and quality of your movement will be challenged throughout - bigger is better!!
Co-ordination, strength, endurance and dual tasking will all be worked on - improving your overall fitness, well-being and functional abilities.
Parkinson's High Intensity Interval Training (PHIIT)
Friday mornings at The Combat Sports Centre,
Vulcan Road, Solihull
These non-contact, boxing based circuits classes focus on improving co-ordination, balance and endurance. Expect a fun filled and motivating class, with all exercises adapted to be safe and suitable for you.