PWR!Moves®

Exclusively at the THOMAS E. HANNAH FAMILY YMCA!

It is no secret that exercise has some exceptional benefits. A consistent exercise routine for individuals with Parkinson’s disease can help prolong mobility and enhance quality of life. The PWR!Moves curriculum integrates PD-specific functional skill training into a multi-modal exercise program (flexibility, strength, balance, agility, and aerobics). The specificity of training begins by targeting four motor control skills that have been shown to deteriorate and adversely affect everyday movement in people with PD.

This program has been built to align with the Parkinson’s Foundation exercise recommendations. These recommendations were created to ensure that people with Parkinson’s receive safe and effective exercise programs and instruction to optimize their benefits.

A Medical Clearance is required. After your physician has given you clearance, a wellness screening and participant waiver is required before starting classes. Please contact Mary-Ladd Watts at [email protected] for details, participant forms, and to answer any questions you might have.

Monthly Cost:
Members $25
Nonmembers $110
*As a member, we offer up to a 50% discount on memberships and certain programming – PWR!Moves® qualifies as a scholarship program. Please inquire to our Front Desk about scholarships and financial aid if you are a member.

Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm to 2pm. 

How do I get signed up?
1. Contact Mary-Ladd Watts at [email protected] if you have any questions before getting the Medical Clearance signed by your physician.
2. Get our YMCA Medical Clearance form completed by a physician.
3. After the physician has faxed/mailed the signed medical form, Mary-Ladd will call to set up a wellness screening and go over our participant waiver appointment.

Pedaling for Parkinson’s

MIDDLE TYGER YMCA

Classes are Monday & Wednesday 1:30pm-2:45pm (Aerobics Room)