YMCA to Launch Pedaling for Parkinson’s Program This Fall
three area YMCA locations will offer the program at no cost
Beginning this fall, the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley will offer a new program designed to empower individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease: Pedaling for Parkinson’s™.
The initiative will provide Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers the opportunity to engage in forced exercise on a bicycle. The program will run for eight weeks, meeting twice per week at varying dates/times depending on which YMCA location it is taking place.
“The Pedaling for Parkinson’s™ initiative is based on compelling research that demonstrates the potential of forced exercise to alleviate up to 35% of Parkinson’s-related symptoms when participants ride three days a week over an eight-week period,” a recent media release stated. “This program is designed to offer more than just physical benefits; it fosters a supportive group setting that emphasizes education and holistic wellness.”
The program sessions are scheduled as follows:
- Eau Claire South YMCA: Oct. 1-Nov. 21, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-10am
- Eau Claire Downtown YMCA: Sept. 30-Nov. 20, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-2pm
- Chippewa Falls YMCA: Sept. 30-Nov. 20, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am
The program will be open to Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers at no cost. The YMCA is also granting participants a complimentary one-year family membership to the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley.
“This initiative not only provides an opportunity for physical improvement but also for building a supportive community among those facing similar challenges,” the media release said.
Reach out with inquiries to Kara Goossens, Healthy Living director, at kgoossens@ymca-cv.org. Learn more about the program or register at ymca-cv.org/hip.
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