Workout for Bradykinesia | Relieve Slowness of Movement in 38 Minutes

Join Lauren Lewis in this Parkinson's symptom-focused Move & Shout workout to relieve bradykinesia or slowness of movement. Bradykinesia is a common symptom of Parkinson's. During today's workout, Lauren will lead you through a series of high-intensity seated exercises to get you moving faster!
0:00 Welcome
1:18 Seated Warmup
2:55 Vocal Warmup
4:12 Lower Body Warmup for Gait
8:20 Range of Motion and Brain Stimulation
10:00 Pick Up Speed!
11:40 Change of Direction
16:33 Full Body Functional Movements
19:44 Exercises to Improve Stride, Ankle Flexion, and Speed
29:44 Slow Paced Functional Pattern
30:35 Full Parkinson's Exercise Sequence
34:31 Cool Down
36:58 Thanks For Joining
DISCLAIMER:
Exercises performed in this video will be done at your own risk.
Please pause the video between exercises if you feel the routine is too fast for you. We suggest that you never exercise alone. Power for Parkinson's is not responsible for any injuries or complications that may arise from this material.
Always consult your physician before starting any new exercise routine.
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[@user-gj1xe5yl2i]

Really enjoying the patterns and change of pace. Thanks Lauren.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

That is wonderful to hear!! Changes of pace and speed are so valuable in targeting the PD symptom of bradykinesia!!

[@JonDiaper]

Hi Lauren. What you said about slowness of movement and not fully extending is exactly what Paula suffers with. We will have to do this session a few times to help her improve in these areas. Many thanks for a really great targeted exercise session. Paula and Jon

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Hi Paula and Jon!! So wonderful to hear that this class was one that was so helpful for you Paula. We are glad you plan to revisit this class!!

[@estherdeligny5299]

YAAAAY! 👏👏👏 GREAT WORKOUT! I feel energized! Thanks Lauren 👍

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thank you so much Esther - glad you enjoyed and even happier that it made you feel good. You are always so positive and supportive. Thank you for being part of our PFP family.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Yaaay!! We always do love your enthusiasm Esther!!

[@gracethambirasa7737]

I did this workout again Lauren. I like the different movements and fast and slow movements.Thank you.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Hi Grace, well done for giving this workout another try!! We are glad you enjoyed it once again!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

YAY for YOU!!! I Love that you are doing these a few times. Thats really how you get better. The repetition is KEY to learning and strengthening your mind and body.

[@Heidi-vk3rm]

Great class, Lauren! Good choreography with the tempo changes and directions to really extend arms. Great music, too.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Hey Heidi!! We are so glad that this class was a winner for you!! Thanks, as always, for your comment and for being such a shining light in our community!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

Great hearing from you Heidi and so happy you enjoyed the workout. Its a fun one. I agree, the music really helps make it fun.

[@user-gj1xe5yl2i]

Great way to start a Monday. Thanks Lauren.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Thanks so much for joining us and starting your Monday with PFP!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

Yes - a great way to start the week and end it too. Try it again on Friday and see how much you remember and how much better you got. 👍

[@holland271]

Challenging, sometimes frustrating, but I want to keep working on it. Thanks, Lauren, and happy almost-birthday.

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thank you for all the hard work you put into this. Practice makes better and that is all we are striving for. Good for you for not letting your frustration stop you from persevering. Good for you!!! And ...thanks for the birthday wishes - how did you know?

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Thanks so much for sharing friend!! Keep at it indeed!!

[@user-wp2nd7ko6f]

Fabulous. Thoroughly enjoyed the fast paced. This is my kind of work out.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Oh that is so wonderful to hear!! Thanks for joining us for this fast paced class friend!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thank you so much....I agree, I LOVE the fast pace. So glad you enjoyed.

[@terrymom7773]

This is only my 2nd session but your repetition is so very helpful. Hardest part were the jacks, legs did not want to cooperate. Definitely inspiring to improve. These are awesome thx so much!

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Hi Terry!! Great to hear that you have enjoyed our sessions so far!! We are so glad that you found us and hope that you continue to enjoy exploring our channel :)

[@CrispinTorres-lf5lk]

This is an awesome workout and the music made working out more enjoyable. Thanks, Lauren for always pushing me to my limits.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Hi friend, well done for giving this class your everything - it was quite a challenging one, so we are thrilled you had so much fun with it even when working so hard!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

Good for you - I'm so glad you were challenged. I agree the music really helps to increase the effort. Keep up the good work and thanks for your comments.

[@carolynk2]

Hi from Virginia. Thanks, Lauren! I really liked the fast/slow tempo changes. They were a good challenge.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Hi Carolyn, so great to hear that you enjoyed this class son much!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thank you Carolyn - I agree the change of tempos makes it more interesting and a lot more fun for me. I like working faster - it raises my heart rate and I feel I accomplished something.👍 thanks for your kind words.

[@tamaraglanville1181]

Great song! Loved the tempo changes.

[@laurenlewis6969]

Tamara thank you so much. I'm really glad you enjoyed this workout. The music helps with motivation too. I appreciate your comments and so happy you are joining me in these workouts. Keep up the good work.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

That is so wonderful to hear Tamara!!

[@zebwilliams2635]

Absolutely FABULOUS!!!! Thank you, loved the tempo changes x

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Hi Zeb, thank you so much for your comment. We are thrilled to know that the tempo change component of class was so much fun for you!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

Zeb - thank you for checking in and letting us know the tempo changes work for you. I think its a fun challenge - thanks for working so hard with us.

[@gracethambirasa7737]

I thoroughly enjoyed the workout. Challenging moves when we have to do them fast. Thank you.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Thanks so much for your feedback Grace!! We are so glad you enjoyed the workout despite the challenging moves!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

YAY for you Grace - those moves are much more difficult when done fast. Good for you for working so hard and still enjoying the workout. I love hearing that!!!

[@jarmilazahornadska5467]

Indeed, this workout is a challenge for me. Thank you very much, Lauren.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

This class was indeed a challenging one Jarmila!! We know you will have given it your best efforts though and look forward to seeing you for class again soon :)

[@laurenlewis6969]

Jarmila I'm so glad you were challenged. Changing tempos and working fast can be challenging and frustrating - good for you for taking on the challenge. Thanks for working so hard. Keep up the good work

[@user-zk3xq5ro8j]

Great workout . Good challenge with tempo change , music really helped with the beat. One to repeat makes exercising enjoyable.

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thank you so much. I LOVE the tempo changes. I found this workout so much fun. So glad you did too. Thanks for your comments.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

We are so happy that you loved so much about this class friend!! It sounds like it is one to repeat and have fun with indeed :)

[@mosheofer]

Indeed, great workout. Eventually I hear the music that I love, thanks. It is energizing me.

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thank you Moshe - I agree, great music. Music can really make a difference. Glad you liked it. How did you do with the changes in tempo? Some of that could be tricky. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your comments.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

We are so happy to know that you love exercising along to music Moshe - it makes such a difference and gives such a boost doesn't it!!

[@mosheofer]

@@laurenlewis6969 Indeed it was not easy, yet I believe I was able to deal somehow with the changes in tempo. In any case the changes contribute a lot. I will repeat this session. In a few days "she whom we (man) have obey" is about to be hospitalized for a surgery. I plan to be next to her, which means that exercising will suffer. Oh well, we are married in health and in sickness.

[@laurenlewis6969]

@@mosheofer I love your perseverance. Good for you. I am sorry to hear your wife is having some surgery. Wishing her a full and speedy recovery.

[@user-gj1xe5yl2i]

Loved the fast/slow and the patterns. Great workout. Love your work Lauren.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Thank you so much for your comment!! The fast/slow work was fun and a bit of a brain challenge all in one wasn't it?! See you again soon for some more exercise FUN!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thank you so much. Good for you for taking on the challenge and doing so well.

[@patreasecorlew166]

Thank you so much great. Out

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thank you Patrease- So glad you enjoyed. Did the change of tempo challenge you? Were you able to keep up? Let me know how you are doing and thanks for putting in such a good effort.

[@patreasecorlew166]

@@laurenlewis6969 yes it did but I was trying I'm going to keep on trying... Thank you so much for encouragement

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Keep up the great work Patrease!! We are thrilled to have you moving with us!!

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thanks so much!Good work out!

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Yay!! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed this class!!

[@laurenlewis6969]

YAY for you!!!!d Thank you for your comments. I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed it. Keep working on it and see how much you remember from one workout to the next. Let me know how you do. 👍

[@marcelstrigberger2058]

Thanx Lauren. Enjoyable and beneficial session. You did proceed a bit rapidly ( a bit just under 186,000 miles /sec.) at times but then again this one was about bradykinesia so we don't expect you to do it in slow motion. Also though sitting also works, I feel I get more out if it with standing exercises. Can we have more of those? I recall you did a previous one of about 15 mins.a while back on bradykinesia, standing.

[@PowerforParkinsons]

Hi Marcel! This one was pretty challenging 😅. Impressive to hear to stuck with it. We have a couple playlists with all standing videos. Please take a look at the Standing Warrior series kzbin.info/aero/PL5jg5UxfmH0gb5DiPrSjdRD4AWsUtUtGb&si=b4KHwzToHhqHeKn_ and the Cardio or Cognition series Cardio & Cognition kzbin.info/aero/PL5jg5UxfmH0i0rXjeXIxv_YdoBAVdSZvn and let us know if you find these helpful. Each Friday there will be a new standing Cardio and Cognition released at 11am CT.

[@laurenlewis6969]

Thanks for your comments Marcel - yes this video is addressing Bradykinesia so is meant to be done fast. Don't let it frustrate you. Just work on making your body move faster maybe not as fast as me - that's fine. Practice makes better we are not looking for perfection. Many of these videos can be done standing or seated. Try it seated and if you feel comfortable with the moves try it standing a second time. Obviously there are parts in this video you have to be seated for or you will have to modify the movement. I will try to show you how to modify in future videos for those who want to do the workout standing. Also, we have a fairly new format on fridays that are all standing called Cardio and Cognition. Check those out too.