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GAPS IN MOTION
Weekly exercise and wellness classes taught by certified instructors. For people with Parkinson’s, exercise is not only healthy but a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility, and daily living activities. Research from the Parkinson’s Outcomes Project, the largest Parkinson's clinical study, has proven that 2.5 hours of exercise per week has a significant difference on the quality of life for those with PD. Regular physical activity is linked to improved mobility and less cognitive decline.
Let's Get Moving!
Movement & Balance Classes
Every Wednesday
with Leslie
1:00 -2:00 pm
(those with walkers, wheelchairs, balance issues)
2:00 -3:00 pm
(those without walkers, etc...)
The Sterling Hope Center
709 Dunbar St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Every Wednesday
with Ana
2:15 -3:00 pm
Last Thursday of the Month.
2:15 -3:00 pm
The Downstairs Corley Center
at Clemson Downs
150 Downs Blvd
Clemson, SC 29631
Exercise is vital to maintaining balance, flexibility, and mobility in PD patients. Start with simple exercises, like the ones illustrated below.
BODY TWIST
Sit in a chair, facing forward. Place your hands on your shoulders.
Turn your head and body to the side as far as possible, as if you were trying to look behind you.
Return to starting position, then turn to the other side.
Repeat 10 times.
BACK STRETCH
Stand or sit with your back straight.
Hold your arms in front of you. Put
your hands and elbows together, hands pointing toward the ceiling.
Move your arms apart as far as possible, pushing your shoulder
blades together.
Slowly move your hands back together.
Repeat 10 times.
SEATED MARCH
Sit in a chair, facing forward.
Slowly lift one knee as high as you can, then lower your foot to the floor.
Do the same with your other leg.
Repeat 10 times with each leg.
More Exercise Opportunities
GAPS in Motion! (Greenville)
Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm
The Sterling Hope Center
709 Dunbar St
Greenville, SC 29601
GAPS in Motion! (Clemson)
Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 pm
Clemson Downs at The Corley Center
150 Downs Blvd
Clemson, SC 29631
GAPS in Motion! (virtual)
Fridays 12:00-1:00 pm
PD on the Move with Alex Tressor
HealThy Self St. Francis
Millennium Campus
2 Innovation Dr
Greenville, SC 29607
864-400-3651
PD Exercise Class (Anderson)
M/T/TH 1:00-1:45
Anderson YMCA (Studio 2)
201 Reed Rd
Anderson, SC 29621
864-716-6260
Pedaling for Parkinson’s
Powdersville YMCA
9115 SC-81
Piedmont, SC 29673
864-898-9187
YMCA PWR!
Caine Halter Family YMCA
721 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
864-679-9622
Eastside Family YMCA
1250 Taylors Rd
Taylors, SC 29687
864-292-2790
George I. Theisen Family YMCA
100 Inspirational Way
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
864-834-2400
Prisma Health YMCA
550 Brookwood Point Pl
Simpsonville, SC 29681
864-963-3605
Rock Steady Boxing (Greenville)
@Core Balance
1860 Woodruff Rd
Greenville, SC 29607
864-533-3700
Rock Steady Boxing (W. Union)
Total Fitness of Oconee
102 N. Hwy 11
West Union, SC 29696
864-401-3757
Rock Steady Boxing (Seneca)
Foothills YMCA
370 Memorial Dr
Seneca, SC 29672
731-345-9505
Rock Steady Boxing (Spartanburg)
1420 Skylyn Dr
Spartanburg, SC 29307
864-342-0190
Senior Aerobic Class
M/W/F 9:00 am-10:00 am
Ray Hopkins Senior Center
203 Corn Rd
Greenville, SC 29607
Well Walkers
Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00-1:00 am
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
650 N. Academy St.
Greenville, SC 29601