Free Boxing Class for Parkinson's Patients During Parkinson's Awareness Month

This April, Rock Steady Boxing Orange County located at 30085 Comercio in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, will join millions in observing Parkinson’s Awareness Month. A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the ability to walk, talk, balance and move, Rock Steady Boxing Orange County gives those living with Parkinson’s hope today by offering a non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness routine proving to dramatically improve their quality of life.

Rock Steady Boxing Orange County will offer a free trial to anyone, Parkinson’s patient and/or care provider to promote awareness and education about the benefits of boxing for Parkinson’s patients during the annual observance.

According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease and more than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed each year. Recent medical studies, including one at the Cleveland Clinic, focus on intense “forced” exercise and indicate that certain types of exercise can exert a neuroprotective influence and may actually slow the progression of the chronic, incurable disease. Rock Steady serves participants at all stages of Parkinson’s – from the newly diagnosed to those who have been living with the disease for decades.

“Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about the disease our fighters live with on a daily basis and to reflect on their courageous battle. Rock Steady Boxing is about more than just one class or one program, our mission is to inspire and provide hope and better quality of life globally for those who are fighting back against Parkinson’s disease,” said Gary “Boom Boom” Ballard of Rock Steady Boxing Orange County.

To learn more about Rock Steady Boxing Orange County, please contact Gary Ballard 714.914.3316 www.ballardfitness.com/boxing-for-parkinsons or on Facebook.com/rocksteadyboxingorangecounty/.

About Rock Steady Boxing Orange County
Rock Steady Boxing Orange County is led by Gary “Boom Boom” Ballard, a former World Super Middleweight Championship Fighter and Certified Personal Trainer. After retiring from the competitive ring in 1998, Gary found his home in Orange County and has been providing professional group cardio boxing training. In addition, Gary offers comprehensive personal one-on-one training programs that include: strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, core conditioning, balance training, range of motion training & nutrition consultation. “It was only natural for me to throw a knock-out punch and marry the sport that I love with a crippling disease such as Parkinson’s. I firmly believe that the Rock Steady Program will help in slowing the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life for people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s,” said Ballard. Rock Steady Boxing Orange County classes are available in either a group environment or a one-on-one personal training program with Gary. Group classes are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00a to 12noon and are held in the Rock Steady ring inside ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance at 30085 Comercio, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 714.914.3316.

About Rock Steady Boxing, Inc.
Rock Steady Boxing, Inc., a non-profit organization, was founded in Indianapolis in 2006 with six participants. The organization currently has over 17,000 participants and over 350 affiliate locations worldwide and continues to grow by appealing to men and women ranging in age from 35 to 90. Classes are geared to people at all stages of Parkinson’s disease. For additional information, please visit www.rocksteadyboxing.org. Follow Rock Steady Boxing @RockStdyBoxing and “Like” us on Facebook at Facebook.com/rocksteadyboxing.