Rock Steady Boxing

In This Corner, Hope.

The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than 1 million people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. More than 60,000 people get the diagnosis each year. Rock Steady Boxing is the first gym and program in the country dedicated to the fight against Parkinson’s.

Rock Steady Boxing improves the quality of life for people battling Parkinson’s disease. It does this through non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness training. We are learning every day that there are ways in which people with Parkinson’s disease can enhance their daily quality of life. With this program, you can build impressive power, strength, flexibility, and speed! By exercising with coaches who know the ropes, you can fight your way out of the corner and start to feel and function better.

This program:

• is an innovative fitness therapy program.
• moves your body in all planes of motion while changing routine throughout the workout.
• can lessen symptoms for anyone at any level of Parkinson’s.
• leads to a healthier/happier life.

About Rock Steady Boxing

Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. (RSB) in Indianapolis was founded in 2006 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It is the headquarters for a movement that is giving people with Parkinson’s disease hope. RSB does this by improving their quality of life through a non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness curriculum.

Coaches for the Rock Steady Boxing program feature nationally certified personal trainers and YMCA-certified personal trainers. Our main focus will be to address balance, strength, coordination, mobility, and flexibility. Group participation also encourages interaction among each other with great camaraderie as a result. This program is currently available at the West Shore YMCA and partners with Senior Helpers.