{"id":38665,"date":"2022-10-21T13:26:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T17:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parkinson.ca\/?p=38665"},"modified":"2022-10-21T13:26:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T17:26:05","slug":"five-indoor-exercises-to-try-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archiveparkinson.thedev.ca\/fr\/five-indoor-exercises-to-try-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Five indoor exercises to try this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you have Parkinson\u2019s, staying active is one of the best ways to manage your symptoms. While It’s not entirely understood why, something about consistent intense exercise that keeps your heart rate up and lungs filling with deep breaths has a profound effect on reducing tremors and stiffness, improving balance, mental health and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the cooler Canadian months already upon us, it’s important to begin planning how to stay active indoors. One silver lining of exploring indoor workouts is the chance to try new exercises! We\u2019ve done a roundup of exercises for you to consider trying until the warm air returns and the buds sprout once again.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Indoor cycling<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Using a stationary bike in the comfort of your own home, in a gym or at a spin class offers you the kind of high-intensity exercise well suited for improving your Parkinson\u2019s symptoms. With plenty of benefits, Canadians living with Parkinson\u2019s are choosing cycling more and more often.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read <\/span>How to Get Started with Cycling<\/span><\/a> to learn more about the benefits of cycling, the steps to take to get started, and the annual events where Canadians impacted by Parkinson\u2019s gather to raise funds and celebrate their cycling successes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aquatic exercises<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Canadians living with Parkinson\u2019s can benefit in many different ways from doing exercises in the water. The therapeutic effects of warm temperature water on the body\u2019s muscles and experiencing buoyancy and weightlessness gives us a chance to move our bodies and practice exercises like \u201csit-to-stands\u201d with minimal fall risks and with less fatigue on our muscles.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Support groups<\/span><\/a> are excellent sources of information and a great way to connect to others in the Parkinson\u2019s community who may be a source of information, referrals and experiences in your area. Connect with your local support group to see if anyone has been involved with aqua fitness in your area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another option for finding an aqua fitness program is to reach out to your local YMCA or recreation center about what is available in the area.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have access to a pool but no programs running specifically for people with Parkinson\u2019s? Here are <\/span>10 exercises you can do in shallow water<\/span><\/a> over the winter months to keep your body moving and feeling better.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

While not typically thought of as an exercise that gets the heart racing, don\u2019t underestimate the benefits of committing to a consistent yoga practice when outdoor activities are limited during the winter months.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga is one of those exercise options that meets you where you\u2019re at and can be modified in limitless ways to work for you. Many people with more advanced Parkinson\u2019s still participate in chair-yoga, a modified yoga practice done while sitting in chairs or holding onto chairs to eliminate the need for good balance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike some other workout options that require equipment (like a bike) or a facility (like a pool), yoga is easily accessible. Whether you\u2019d like to travel to a local studio, try a class through your local recreation center or tap into a virtual class from the comfort of your home, yoga only requires your willingness to experiment with new movements in your body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Parkinson Canada works with wellness partner Elisabeth Kolenko, a registered yoga instructor who specializes in providing yoga classes for people living with Parkinson\u2019s. Feel free to <\/span>reach out to her with any questions<\/span><\/a> you have about how to get started with yoga this winter.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dance\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Not only does dance get the blood flowing and the feel-good endorphins pumping through your body, dancing has shown significant usefulness for people with Parkinson\u2019s who experience a freezing gait.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch our webinar on dancing with Parkinson’s to learn everything you need to know about its benefits, how to get started, and to see how its changed people\u2019s lives. <\/span><\/p>\n