Today was the day I started my new gym programme. I also ‘road tested’ some new tights and a t-shirt I bought especially for the gym. Firstly, the gym programme. The programme is quite comprehensive and is a mixture of cardio, strength and balance exercises. Exercises to help me improve my core strength and fitness.Continue reading “First day with my new gym programme…”
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Training for life – Day 3
So, after a busy day at work I met with my new trainer at 3.30pm. We went through the first half of the programme that I am going to be working on. The gym is starting to feel like a comfortable space now. The people who work there are friendly and so far the peopleContinue reading “Training for life – Day 3”
Parkinson’s is a Disease….?
What is a ‘Disease’ by definition? I have tried Dr Google and one response is as follows: ‘Any abnormal condition of the body or part of it, arising from any cause‘. However, to me to label Parkinson’s as a ‘Disease’ infers to me different meanings. I have always thought of something or someone as diseasedContinue reading “Parkinson’s is a Disease….?”
Training for life – Day 2
Firstly, let me say that I am not going to post about every day I have at the gym. That could become tedious for all concerned! But I thought I might post perhaps for the first week or first seven days – not necessarily consecutively – on how I am finding my return to theContinue reading “Training for life – Day 2”
Exercise is good for you….but…
I am constantly learning about myself on this journey. I think more deeply about things than I did before in a number of ways. I have written before about ‘Exercise as medicine’ and there are many articles about the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson’s. Some have been able to reduce their medications orContinue reading “Exercise is good for you….but…”
A pain in the arse…
Parkies is a pain in the arse… quite literally, or maybe not? Now that doesn’t really make sense perhaps, but here’s the deal. For some time now I have had a pain basically in my left buttock that then sends excruciating pain down my left leg. The pain’s favourite time to do this is aroundContinue reading “A pain in the arse…”
Exercise is medicine
So, recently I went for a review with the Physiotherapist who trained me on the LSVT Big programme. We went through the exercises and he did a few tests on me to see what improvement I had made since the first time I was assessed just over a year ago. One test I had toContinue reading “Exercise is medicine”
Final week – Progress and Planning
So, this is my last week of a four week block working out with my physiotherapist. He is a hard taskmaster, but I can honestly say, I have been inspired and motivated by our sessions. It has been a challenge committing to getting up each morning early to do my exercises – especially in theContinue reading “Final week – Progress and Planning”
Parkies is taking over my life, so it doesn’t take over my life!
Does that even make sense? Let me explain. I am slowly and surely feeling a little less swallowed up by the grief of my diagnosis. I am getting on with my life, working, socialising and doing many of the things I did before my diagnosis. How am I doing that? By being proactive and focussingContinue reading “Parkies is taking over my life, so it doesn’t take over my life!”
The exercises are working!
I am now in the third week of exercises where I get up early each morning and do my set exercises and every afternoon work with my physiotherapist. It is a commitment, but I think it will be worth it in the long run! Today, I noticed something amazing! I have been consciously telling myselfContinue reading “The exercises are working!”
My journey with Parkinsons 