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How to Start Parkinson's Exercise



You've probably seen Parkinson's fitness videos. You probably know them all: Fitness Friday. But how do we get started with Parkinson’s exercise. These videos can be used by both Parkinson's sufferers and people who just want to learn more about this condition. These ideas will help you improve your overall health, fitness, and well-being.

Videos from Fitness Friday

A series of 30 Fitness Friday videos has been released by the Parkinson's Foundation. Each video focuses on a different aspect or physical fitness for people with Parkinson's. The videos include everything you need to know about warm-ups and strength exercises. The videos range from 8 minutes to more than an hour in length. You can also buy a Performance Pack which includes many videos. This allows you to easily find the right routine.

LSVT BIG

LSVT BIG, a specialized physical therapy designed for Parkinson's patients, is available. Therapy is designed to alleviate symptoms and improve quality life. Research has shown that physical therapy is effective in reducing depression and anxiety among people with Parkinson's. The program is suitable for people of all ages and stages of the disease. It typically involves sixteen hour sessions.

LSVT LOUD

LSVTLOUD speech therapy is for Parkinson's Disease. It is named for Lee Silverman who was diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease. It works to increase a person's voice quality and loudness. This allows them to speak clearly and loudly. These exercises improve pitch, breath support, dysarthria, and pitch. This speech therapy can slow down Parkinson's disease progression and increase communication ability.

Parkinson's class: Popping

Popping for Parkinson’s can help improve participants' moods and their quality of living. Participants can take the class using the Popping Dance methodology. The live class is available via Zoom on Tuesday mornings, 9am (EST).

LSVT BIG for bradykinesia

LSVT BIG therapy is a treatment that targets the problem of small and tentative movements. Each patient is given a customized program that addresses their individual needs. It aims to help the brain perceive movement more accurately and to train them to do so again. Seven whole-body exercises will be performed that require patients to reach up, sideways, and backwards. These movements will be repeated with increased intensity, which reinforces larger movements.

LSVT BIG for speech difficulties

LSVT HUGE is an exercise treatment that aims to retrain brain and body so they can understand larger movements. For larger movements to be reinforced, the exercises require that you reach up, side-to-side, and back. LSVT Big has many other benefits. It helps improve balance and physical mobility, as well as retraining brain function. Once a patient has completed the program, the effects of the training are long-lasting.

LSVT BIG to increase stiffness

LSVT BIG is a unique exercise program that focuses on improving balance, movement patterns, posture and flexibility. It begins by performing two Multi-directional Sustained Movements MDS, five Rock and Reach Exercises, and a Sit to Stand Exercise. The program lasts 60 minutes and is used four days per week for four weeks. It also improves motor function tests. It could help people to overcome stiffness and improve quality of their lives.

LSVT Big for Balance

The LSVT BIG exercise program for balance in parkinsons consists of seven daily maximal exercises, five functional tasks and one-to three hierarchy exercises. Maximum daily exercises are designed to improve your posture, trunk rotation and stepping. Five tasks are customized to each patient's needs. These tasks can be completed in just one step, including sitting-to–stand and turning. The hierarchy tasks are more complex exercises that target multiple functional areas.





FAQ

What kind of food should I avoid when trying to lose weight?

Avoid trans fats. Trans fats raise LDL (the bad) cholesterol levels and reduce HDL (the good) cholesterol levels.

Trans fats may be found in deep-fried, fast food, packaged bake goods, snack cakes, or other processed food.

These unhealthy fats also cause inflammation, leading to heart disease and diabetes.

Foods containing artificial sweeteners should also be avoided. Artificial sweeteners increase the risk of getting cancer.

They are found in everything, from soft drinks to chewing tobacco to candy bars. These chemicals are also found in meat, poultry, eggs, and other foods.

Artificial sweeteners can be saccharin or cyclamate, sucralose, sorbitol or aspartame.

The American Heart Association suggests that you avoid these chemicals as they can cause DNA damage in your cells.


How to Build Muscles Fast

Eating healthy foods and lifting weights regularly is the best way to build muscle fast.

The best time to work out is early morning when you are fresh and ready for action!

Do push-ups, bench presses, squats, and other exercises.

You can try different weight training methods and remember to drink lots of water throughout the day.


How many times per week do I need to exercise?

It depends on what type of exercise and how much time are available. An average guideline is to do moderate-intensity aerobic activity 3 to 5 days per semaine. It's important that you don't overdo it. To get the best results from your exercise, it is important to be consistent.

Which exercises work best for you?

It really depends on what kind of fitness goals you have. Some people choose to focus on endurance activities, such as swimming, cycling, and running. Others prefer lifting weights, or using resistance bands. There are many types and styles of exercise available today. You can choose the one that best suits you.


Do I have to do it every day?

No! You should do at least 30 mins of moderate-intensity activity 5 days per week. This means that you should be able to walk fast enough to feel slightly out of breath, or bike hard enough to sweat.


Do Men Need A Gym Membership?

A gym membership is not necessary for men. But, if you do join a gym, it will make your money go further.

Most gyms offer free trial memberships, allowing you to try out the facilities before paying any fees.

You can use the gym whenever you like, and it won't cost anything. You can cancel your membership at any time, no matter how much you like it.


Is it true, that too much protein can cause kidney stones?

Protein helps maintain healthy bones and tissue. Too much protein can cause calcium to be excreted through the urine. This can lead to kidney stones.

It's important to note that not everyone gets kidney stones after eating more than 2 grams of protein per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. High amounts of protein can be consumed by some people without causing kidney stones.

By being careful with your sodium intake, you can prevent kidney stones. Sodium regulates the water balance of the kidneys. A high level of sodium can increase the risk of developing kidney stone.

You can also try reducing your protein intake if you get kidney stones. For most people, protein provides half their daily caloric requirements. If you cut back on protein, you'll likely lose weight.

If you do decide to eat more protein, don't go overboard. Do not eat more than 20% of your daily calories from protein.



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How To

How can I burn fat while exercising?

Exercise reduces calories by increasing metabolism, and oxygen consumption.

If you exercise with moderate intensity, you can safely lose weight.

These are some tips to help you lose fat while working out:

  • Do cardio exercises such as walking, swimming, jogging, cycling, running, or elliptical training.
  • Three times per week, exercise for 30 minutes.
  • You can lose weight by adding strength training to the routine.
  • Avoid doing intense exercises. You can build muscle and not break down muscle tissue.
  • Keep hydrated during exercise. Water flushes out toxins, and keeps your body properly hydrated.
  • After working out, make sure to drink low-fat proteins shakes. Protein shakes help repair muscles and boosts energy.
  • Smaller meals are better for you.
  • Don't skip breakfast! Skipping breakfast can cause you to feel tired and sluggish.
  • Take care of your mind. Stressful situations can slow down metabolism.
  • Keep a positive attitude. Studies show that people who believe they are overweight gain more weight then those who think they are attractive.
  • Get enough sleep. You will have a harder time losing weight if you do not get enough sleep.
  • Keep active. Move around at least once an hour.
  • Maintain a healthy diet. A healthy diet will help you feel fuller for longer.
  • Find ways to relax. Tenseness can cause stress hormones to break down muscle tissue.

A balanced diet contains all necessary nutrients for growth and development.

You should eat six small meals per day rather than three large ones. This gives your body more time to digest the food you eat.

For strong bones to be maintained, you need approximately 500mg of calcium per day. Calcium is found in dairy products like yogurt, fortified milk beverages, orange juices, cereals and bread.

Calcium is found in leafy green vegetables and beans, tofu as well as nuts, seeds, cheese, and seeds.

Vitamin D is required by the body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D is found in certain fortified foods, such as egg yolk and fatty fish.

Vitamin E plays an important role in skin health. It's found in vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, and corn.

Your body requires zinc to function normally and for wound healing. Zinc is found in oysters, legumes, meats, whole grains, and seafood.

Zinc deficiency can cause fatigue and loss of appetite. It can also lead to depression and impaired immunity.

Eating too much sugar causes insulin resistance, which increases blood glucose levels. Insulin resistance leads to weight gain.

High levels of free radicals can lead to insulin resistance. Free radicals are molecules containing unpaired electrons which cause damage to cells membranes.

Free radicals come mainly from food additives, pesticides, herbicides, preservatives, smoking, air pollution, radiation, chemicals in cosmetics, lotions, and household cleaning supplies.

Free radical damage may lead to cancer, heart disease diabetes, arthritis, asthma and other conditions.

The best way to avoid free radicals is to eat a balanced diet high in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect against oxidative damage.

Vitamin C (found on citrus fruits), Beta carotene, found in carrots and sweet potatoes, spinach and broccoli, cantaloupe (found in tomatoes, mangoes and peppers), and Vitamin E (found nuts, olive oil and avocados).

Additional antioxidant nutrients include selenium and copper, manganese and zinc.

Selenium helps protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Selenium is found in Brazil nuts, tuna, liver, kidney, shrimp, cod, turkey, beef, lamb, pork, and chicken.

Copper protects the brain, eyes, lungs, and red blood cells. Copper is found in shellfishes, poultry, meat, organ meats, and other foods.

Manganese is essential for bone structure. Manganese is found in brown rice, spinach, bananas, prunes, raisins, oatmeal, and lentils.

Zinc is essential for normal growth, reproduction, wound healing, and average growth. Zn can also be found in white fish, lean cuts of meat, poultry, and eggs.




 



How to Start Parkinson's Exercise