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Wellness Class Offerings

Group Classes are designed based on skill levels for cardio and aerobic movements and cognition ability. A staff member will evaluate each client for proper placement prior to beginning classes.

Level 1-2 -lower repetitions, slower paced, minimal to moderate intensity

• minimal physical assistance needed (use of assistive devices okay)

• able to understand and perform simple sequencing and single task instructions

• able to move from standing positions to the floor with minimal assistance (use of chair okay)

• able to get on/off equipment with supervision assisted by one person

Level 3-4- more repetitions, faster paced moderate to high intensity

• no assistance needed to complete exercises

• able to to understand and perform complex sequencing and multi task instructions

• able to move in all positions (stand, supine, prone, quadruped) and execute a variety of floor movements (crawling, log rolling etc)

• able to get on/off equipment and operate equipment with no assistance

PWR! Moves® Circuit (Live)
A basic knowledge of PWR! Moves is required to participate in the class. Station activities include cardiovascular, strength training, agility, coordination, balance, and flexibility exercises. This is a moderate to high level PD specific exercise class.

LOUD Crowd (Live)
LOUD Crowd is a voice exercise class specifically designed for people with Parksinon’s Disease to improve their voicing. We offer this class both Live and via zoom. In addition to providing maintenance for skills learned in our Speak Out! therapy program, it also provides a source of support, camaraderie, and improves quality of life.

PWR! Moves® (Virtual)

This class targets PD symptoms of slow/small movements. Participants will learn how to use high effort, muscle activation for bigger movements, better posture, balance and everyday FUNction such as walking, turning, and rising from a chair or floor. This class is of moderate intensity with exercises done from a standing, walking position, or a chair. Assistive devices may be used and accommodations made to maximize the benefits of exercise.

Introductory Cardio Class (Live)

This class is an introductory level Cardio Class where your instructor will assist you in determining your target heart rate, an understanding of determining your perceived level of exertion, and provide education on use of various pieces of aerobic equipment during high intensity interval training.

Cardio Class (Live)

This class uses a variety of aerobic equipment including treadmills, nu steps, ellipticals, stationary bikes, stair steppers, and rowing machines. Using heart rate monitors, this class challenges you to reach your target heart rate during high intensity interval training to follow the latest PD research and achieve the tremendous impacts of aerobic exercise. Each class will end with a series of PWR! Moves, balance, strength, and agility exercises to improve your overall energy level, posture, strength, and mobility.

Parkinson’s Boot Camp (Live, Virtual)

This is a moderate to high intensity cardio based interval class. The intervals are broken down into a timed workout /rest ratio that builds strength and endurance. The perceived exertion goal is to be in the sixty-eighty percent range. Progressive aerobic drills, agility coordination, weightlifting, band stretching, floor work and shadow boxing moves are some of the techniques incorporated.

Rock Steady Boxing®
This is a non-contact exercise program aimed at alleviating symptoms of PD. Boxing requires a combination of endurance, strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and aerobic training. Forced intensity and functional moves are key components of the method. A portable boxing ring and different styles of punching bags, mitts, and gloves are some examples of the equipment used in the group classes.

Wellness Orientation

Come to get to know your new community! This 30 minute class introduces you to the staff, facility, class schedules and registration. Also, the different Parkinson’s specific Best Practice models of care used at Heartland will be introduced. We welcome and encourage you to bring your care partner.

Music and Movement

Remember the “good old songs”? Tap into your musical memory to sing your favorite songs. Learn a variety of breathing and voice exercises to strengthen your diaphragm and vocal cords. Add a few percussion and dance moves and Rock it out! A musical therapist and a Dance for PD instructor will lead this thirty-minute class.

Brain and Body

This is a skill-based class integrating voice and movement and cognitive exercises into functional patterns and sequences. Delay the Disease and loud crowd components are incorporated.

Lewy Body Class

Socialization is the key focus of this class. Small group activities use voice and cognition exercises to guide participation. Exercise movements are included to work on posture and balance.