Deidre O'Connor presented an overview of the Rock Steady Boxing program. This program is designed to help individual with Parkinson's disease with a range of symptoms including balance, strength and vocal strength. RSB started in Indianapolis with 6 participants and now has over 80,000 participants.
The London program operates from a space in Ilderton. Participates work in a circuit training mode which focuses on functional movement and includes vocalization to mitigate voice changes.
Boxers train to work on: Hand-eye Coordination Flexibility Optimal Balance Core Strength Agility Rapid Muscle Fire Improve Mental Focus Improve mood/reduce stress Vocalizations Friendly Competition