#68: Unlocking the Power of Exercise: A Guide for Parkinson's Patients

[@chrisc9259]

Melissa is back woohoo! lol When I did a little PT work My therapist would challenge me just walking or during the obstacle course I was on ..name vegetables w/o repeating, farm animals, makes of cars name a category we did it...counting forward/backwards normal by 3's, 5's from or to 100 or just carrying on a conversation walking too. All the cognitive, exercising the Brain stuff 😊 Wears you out too lol Hope the ideas are helpful to someone :). I need to hop on my PD Next steps and say hi one of these days👋. Always good watching thank you all.

[@melissacarlson1963]

Hi Chris! Great to hear from you! Please hop on - would love to "see" you!

[@auroramatera7555]

Hello Jessica and Brian and Melissa. Great info on specific exercises on Parkinson. When you have Parkinson's disease (PD) exercise is as important as taking your medications on time, every time. Exercise helps to maintain strength, flexibility, balance, and cognitive acuity so you can continue to do the things you have to do and the things you love to do.❤

[@christinewinterton7111]

You guys are awesome, I always get new information from your videos. This one had so many useful ideas, thank you for going to all this trouble for the PD community.

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

It's our pleasure! It's a perfect way for us to learn as well. Thanks for listening!

[@MegKirwin]

I resemble that remark! Thanks for thinking of me!

[@kitkat20221]

Great video. You guys touched up on almost everyone of my issues including the problem of getting up off the ground after a surgery. Thank u Jessica and Brian for keeping it interactive and asking all the right questions. Love watching your videos every time

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

Great! Thanks for listening! I hope you are finding the right exercises to help you with things like getting up off the floor. So important!

[@ocrodger]

My biggest issue with going to the gym and working out is motivation. I used to have motivation but since Parkinson's came into my life, my motivation level is to almost zero. I do still ride my bike around the neighborhood. I tried to get four laps in per day. The motivation is my main issue. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you from Tustin California.

[@melissacarlson1963]

How about connecting with a friend that would exercise with you? Accountability is always beneficial. I know I am much more likely to exercise when someone is expecting me to be there. And it challenges you more! Start small, gotta crawl before you can walk, walk before you can run, etc.... Once you get into a routine it will get much easier, and you will feel SO much better!

[@salgadotrabal]

I’ve been watching this blog for sometime now and it’s great and love it. I don’t know if I’m writing too late, but I have a question about what Melissa mentioned regarding the high- intensity training. Did she say 150 or 175 minutes or she meant heart rate bpm? Thanks