Harrogate
NEURO BOXING CLASS
Box Clever Against Parkinson’s
Box Clever and Fight Back with our structured non-contact Boxing Exercise Training Programme.
Specific moves to help improve stiffness (warm-up muscle stretching), power and strength (hitting heavy bags), balance and agility (footwork & drills), hand-eye coordination (punching speed bags) and cognitive processing to name but a few.
2 Boxing/Fitness Classes available catering for Beginners and Intermediate users alike.
Members and non-members are all welcome.
Parkinson’s Harrogate
NeuroActive Boxing
At Bilton Health and Well Being Hub
2 Classes Per Week: Class 1 (Intermediate): Wednesday 10am-11am
Class 2 (Beginner): Wednesday 11am-12noon
Cost: £5 per session
Venue: Bilton Health and Well Being Hub
69 Bilton Lane Harrogate HG1 3DT
Reservation: Chanelle McGill
Email: chanellemcgill@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07766 488688
FAQ
What does boxing do for people with Parkinson's ?
The associated benefits include Increased strength, Improved hand-eye coordination, Improved posture
Improved balance and agility, Improved reaction time, Better cognitive processing to name but a few.
What is Parkinson's Boxing ?
It is essentially a non-contact training workout program conducted in a relaxed environment. A typical class will last about 60 minutes involving a mixture of stretches and warm-up exercises, footwork and drill, hitting heavy bags, punching speed bags, vocal exercise and group games.
Do I need to bring my own boxing gloves?
Boxing gloves are provided.
Will I be fighting other people?
No, the classes are non-combat which means you will not be punching or be punched by another person.
Can anyone join the class?
Members and non-members are welcome. All participants must be able to stand and move safely.
If in doubt, please get in touch for your personal assessment or consult your doctor.