Tag: Retro Fitness
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COVID-19 affects improvement for Parkinson’s patients; Rock Steady Boxing provides movement to relieve symptoms
The COVID-19 virus has been hard on everyone, especially the elderly and people with compromised immune systems, such as those with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Due to Gov. Phil Murphy’s orders, Retro Fitness of Kingston, located in Princeton, had to close, which meant the Rock Steady Boxing program for those with Parkinson’s did as well. “[W]e…
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Rock Steady Boxing offers strength, hope to those with Parkinson’s
A fitness program is offering those dealing with Parkinson’s disease a new way to fight. Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) of South Brunswick is a comprehensive exercise program that is built around simple boxing. “When you think about how a boxer trains for things like speed, agility, balance, those are the issues that people with Parkinson’s…
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Brandywine seniors take part in boxing program to beat Parkinson’s
April is Parkinson Awareness Month, and residents at Brandywine Living at Princeton are beating the effects of Parkinson’s punch by punch. During a study at the University of Indianapolis’ Krannert School of Physical Therapy, 88 volunteers with Parkinson’s disease participated in the Rock Steady boxing regimen, which includes lateral foot work, bag punching, stretching, resistance…
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Local gyms help food bank refuel supplies during ‘Spoontember’
In honor of Hunger Action Month, the Middlesex County food bank has recruited several local gyms to pump up donations by hosting on-site food drives throughout September. “Food donations taper off in the summertime; that’s just the stark reality, but this season’s donations have been exceptionally lean,” Jennifer Apostol, project manager with the Middlesex County…