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Related: About this forumWorking out with weights with Parkinson's
So, I want to work out with weights again after a three year absence.
I'm 66 years old.
I've also been diagnosed with Parkinson's.
Should I attempt it?
Thanks
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Working out with weights with Parkinson's (Original Post)
terrya
Jan 2023
OP
High-intensity aerobic exercise has been shown to help *halt* the progression of PD!
wackadoo wabbit
Jan 2023
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2naSalit
(92,009 posts)1. A light regime...
Would probably be a good way to keep you body healthy.
go for lighter weights, higher reps
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)3. Your arms and legs ARE weights.
Lift, bend, squat, stretch
Good for you.
AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,882 posts)4. I've heard putting on boxing gloves and going at the punching bag
is good exercise for folks with Parkinson's.
wackadoo wabbit
(1,214 posts)5. High-intensity aerobic exercise has been shown to help *halt* the progression of PD!
Weights would be OK, but you wouldn't get your heart rate up high enough for it to stop PD progression.
I can send you links to journal abstracts and/or the full papers on this, if you'd like.
If you're interested in stopping PD progression, there are a couple of things you can do. Let me know if you're interested, and I'll post them and/or DM them to you.