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PWR! HOUR

MOD to HIGH

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Time for additional practice for those able to work with supervision on a personalized program.  It is an especially good time to work on aerobic conditioning on treadmills, bikes, oveerground walking programs, or TANDEM cycling opportunities.  This class may also be taken exclusively for an initial assessment and fee of $40  for those individuals that do not join other PWR!GYM Group Exercise Programs.  All interested may first still complete the PWR!GYM initial consultation and screening prior to showing up at PWR! HOUR.

   

PWR!GYM™ CIRCUIT

MOD to HIGH

Tues/Thur 11:30 A.M.

Wed 12:15

This program will integrate sports and traditional gym activities with a PD-specific twist. Participants will rotate around to different stations every 10 minutes. Areas of focus at stations will include: aerobics (treadmill/bike/walk), functional strength training, agility (timing/speed/accuracy), dynamic balance while moving/changing directions), active stretching to improve alignment/posture, hand exercises to improve dexterity. Instructor: Becky

   

PWR!GYM™WALKBIG

MOD to HIGH Indoors PENDING

This is an over ground locomotion (may be indoors and outdoors) program to increase endurance for bigger, faster walking while learning to negotiate different terrains, turns, directional changes. It is designed to improve endurance and aerobic capacity while simultaneously improving gait and balance. Instructor: Mike

   

Functional criteria for all classes: All participants in PWR! GYM @ MVAC must be able to get up and down from the floor with a chair and walk 100 feet independently with or without assistive device. If we do not have the right class for you; we will make recommendations to help you reach your goals.
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Testimonials

“ When I come to class, I don’t feel like I have Parkinson’s
- John Giacoletti, class member

What a difference a disease makes!! Now exercising isn’t an option; it’s a given. It’s my job.
- “Peggy Van Hulsteyn”


Subsidies provided to individuals with Parkinson’s disease that are members of the AZ Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (AZ-APDA). The subsidies are total $25/month per individual and offset the costs of our group classes. If you are not a member, contact www.azapda.org now.

Arizona Chapter

Medtronic provided a grant to kickstart the Train the Trainer program. We have completed a rehabilitation-focused and a fitness-focused training program in Phoenix. We will be developing more continuing education materials (DVD’s/manuals) and pursuing approval for continuing education credits from several health and fitness cerification associations.

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Mid Valley Athletic Club
Mid-Valley Athletic Club and Wellness Center is providing us with space for minimal fees. 140 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson AZ 85716 www.mvactucson.com

An official “PWR GYM” site located in Tucson, AZ