Rock Steady: Box Your Way to Better Health
Punch back against Parkinson’s
Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact boxing and fitness routine designed specifically to reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life of those living with Parkinson's disease.
Contact Kari to learn more about Rock Steady or to volunteer.
Level Up Your Gym Experience
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$95 per month
Join Rock Steady
Enjoy access to 3 boxing classes each week for $95 per month. Includes month-to-month club membership. Cornermen receive Club Membership for free.
Rock Steady in the News
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Boxing class helps improve quality of life for those living with Parkinson's
Rock Steady Boxing is all about picking up the gloves and fighting back. “When you’re in this class, you’re doing something yourself to defeat Parkinson’s," said Charlie Heidemann, a Rock Steady Boxing Participant. "You’re making yourself feel better through the exercises and the various things that we do.”
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Local boxers packing a punch against Parkinson's
A class at Western Racquet & Fitness Club is helping people with Parkinson's Disease one punch at a time. It's called Rock Steady Boxing. Parkinson's Disease is a neurological diagnosis dealing with a lack of dopamine in the brain, or the inability for the brain to use dopamine effectively, according to Ashley Verbeten, a physical therapist at Prevea Therapy Institute who works with Parkinson's patients.
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Rock Steady: Prevea boxing class at Western Racquet helps patients with Parkinson's Disease
Charles Heidemann is no bully, but he'll proudly throw a punch to take down Parkinson's disease. Heidemann, 74, of Ashwaubenon, is one of 14 participants in Rock Steady Boxing at Western Racquet & Fitness Club. The program, a partnership between the club and Prevea Health, is a boxing-inspired fitness class designed specifically to improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson's Disease.
EMPOWERED BY MOVEMENT Rediscover joy through dance
Tuesdays at 1:30 pm
Western Racquet & Fitness Club
Add more movement to your day with Empowered By Movement. Led by Dance for Parkinson’s certified teaching artist Lisa Pritzl, this welcoming class is designed for anyone living with movement concerns to rediscover joy through dance.
Music and movement come together in ways that are fun, stimulating, and creative. Whether you participate standing or seated, every movement, big or small, is valid and valued. Many participants find it hard not to feel worries melt away within minutes as they connect with rhythm, expression, and community.
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Hit Parkinson’s Harder
Volunteer
We need volunteers to help at the workout stations, assist participants with balance issues, and offer lots of cheering!
To volunteer, contact Kari Merrill at kari.merrill@westernracquet.com or by calling 920-497-1611.
Donate
Join our efforts to fight Parkinson’s disease! Make a donation today to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's!
Join Western and become Rock Steady
Contact Kari to learn more about Rock Steady or to volunteer.
Take Life Further
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