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Boxing for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

WHEN

Thursdays 2-2:45 pm

COST

New members $45 registration fee, $110 11-week session or $15 drop in fee

FITNESS LEVEL

ALL FITNESS ABILITY LEVELS

LOCATION

ADAPTIVE SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER, 541 N. FAIRBANKS COURT, MEZZANINE LEVEL, CHICAGO, IL 60611, Aerobic Studio

Empower Your Body & Mind Through Boxing

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Join us every Thursday at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Sports & Fitness Center for a boxing class tailored for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

The session will be led by champion instructor Aisling Holt, a four-time Chicago Golden Glove champion in boxing and Tai Chi coach. The class focus will be on basics, enhancing cognitive fitness and overall brain health. Challenge your mind with hand-eye coordination, memory drills and reaction training. No equipment is needed.

Participants will gain insight into:

  • Balancing
  • Cognitive fitness
  • Combinations
  • Footwork
  • Head movement
  • Punches

To reserve your spot, please contact Aleks Gebska, Manager of the Adaptive Sports & Fitness Center, at agebska@sralab.org or 312.238.5001 (Ext. 8-5001).

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