{"id":17420,"date":"2019-04-25T09:27:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T13:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu\/test\/?p=17420"},"modified":"2019-04-29T14:31:31","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T18:31:31","slug":"rock-steady-boxing-takes-a-swing-at-parkinsons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu\/test\/rock-steady-boxing-takes-a-swing-at-parkinsons\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock Steady Boxing takes a swing at Parkinson’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the small town of\u00a0Ballentine, just north of Columbia, Athlete\u2019s Arena shares its athletic facilities with the nonprofit organization Rock Steady Boxing. <\/span>\u00a0For two classes a day, five days a week, Rock Steady Boxing helps people overcome the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.<\/p>\n

Dale Aldrich was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s in 2015. When he first joined Rock Steady Boxing, his coordination was very low. Over time, with exercise, a determined mind,<\/span> and a few rough patches, Dale is now the expert at the gym on the punching bag. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was frustrating,\u201d\u00a0Aldrich\u00a0<\/span><\/span>said\u00a0as he toyed with the punching bag.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cIt was very frustrating because I had been athletic my whole life and not to be able to hit the punching bag, it was horrible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rock Steady Boxing, <\/span>provides fitness circuits to those diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s disease. The non-contact boxing routines aim to improve the physical, mental and emotional quality of life for participants. Each exercise completed during the Rock Steady Boxing classes is specifically geared toward targeting different sections of your body and the creation of dopamine, and the results are undeniable.<\/p>\n

Gwen Taylor, a certified Rock Steady instructor, leads the group exercise. Although Taylor is not a victim of Parkinson\u2019s, her daughter has two close friends who are,\u00a0which inspires her to give back to the community and keep herself fit at the same time.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo two patients experience the same side effects of Parkinson\u2019s,\u201d Taylor said\u00a0about the condition of her clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe diagnosis of this disease is quite odd. There are no tests and no blood work to be done. Basically, they give you medicine and if it helps the side effects\u2026then you have Parkinson\u2019s.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Parkinson\u2019s disease, <\/span>which scientists have linked to low or falling levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, affects almost every function of the body. Over time the symptoms, including tremors, slowed motor function, insomnia and fatigue.\u00a0Vigorous exercise creates dopamine and helps slow down the progression of these symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on Rocksteady, class locations, and the work that the organization does, visit: www.rocksteady boxing.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In a little town called Ballentine, just north of Columbia, \u00a0Athlete\u2019s Arena sits in a shopping center. For two classes a day, five days a week, an organization that spans nationwide takes over. Rock Steady Boxing is the name.<\/p>

Dale Aldrich was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s in 2015. When he first joined Rock Steady Boxing, his coordination was very low. But over time, with exercise, a determined mind, and a few rough patches, Dale is now the expert at the gym on the punching bag. \u201cIt was frustrating,\u201d Dale said to me as he toyed with the punching bag, \u201cIt was very frustrating because I had been athletic my whole life and not to be able to hit the punching bag, it was horrible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Rock Steady Boxing, nonprofit organization, provides fitness circuits to those diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s Disease. The non-contact boxing routines aim to improve the quality of life for its' participants physically, mentally and emotionally. And Rock Steady Boxing of Irmo accomplishes this mission.\u00a0Each and every exercise completed during the Rock Steady Boxing class is specifically geared toward targeting different sections of your body and the creation of dopamine, and the results are undeniable.<\/p>

Gwen Taylor, certified Rock Steady instructor, leads the group exercise. Although Taylor is not a victim of Parkinson\u2019s, her daughter has two close friends who are, inspiring her to give back to the community and keep herself fit at the same time.<\/p>

\u201cNo two patients experience the same side effects of Parkinson\u2019s,\u201d Taylor said\u00a0about the condition of her clients. \u201cThe diagnosis of this disease is quite odd. There are no tests and no blood work to be done. Basically, they give you medicine and if it helps the side effects\u2026then you have Parkinson\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>

Parkinson\u2019s disease affects almost every function of the body. Over time the symptoms, including tremors, slowed motor function, insomnia and fatigue, progress in severity and is caused when the brain cannot produce enough dopamine. Vigorous exercise, like a boxing class, creates dopamine that helps slow down the progression of these symptoms.<\/p>

If you, or someone you know has Parkinson's tell them to check out rocksteady boxing.org.<\/p>

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