Rock Steady Boxing comes to Falcon Boxing Gym
Chicago, IL (January 2015) – Falcon Boxing Gym is pleased to introduce Rock Steady Boxing, the only boxing program of its kind that teaches the fundamentals of boxing while focusing on overall fitness and well-being for those living with Parkinson’s disease. Founded by former Marion County Prosecutor, Scott C. Newman, the workouts are completely non-contact with boxers conditioned for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength.
Newman began intense, one-on-one boxing training just a few years after he was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 40. Witnessing the dramatic development in his overall health, agility and daily functioning due to his workouts, he decided to create a special program to help change the lives of others. With private donations and Newman’s personal passion, he was able to open a small gym and boxing ring and Rock Steady Boxing (RBS) was launched.
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Falcon Boxing Gym in Glenview has started an affiliated chapter, Rock Steady Boxing- Northshore. Coaches Daniel Falcon, Samuel Rodriguez Jr. and Laura Slowey will be hosting classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00PM at the world-class facility. Classes are $100 per month or $25 per class and there is a one-time $70 assessment fee.
The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year with the condition. Recent studies focus on the concept on intense “forced” exercise, and have begun to suggest that certain kinds of exercise may be neuro-protective, actually slowing down progression of the disease. The Falcon-Rock Steady Boxing program aims to combat the disease with a unique approach and regimen.
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The contemporary Falcon Boxing Gym showcases extreme fitness and customized programs, along with an indoor turf field, full-size boxing rings, hot room, modern indoor running track, cardio room and more. Falcon Boxing Gym offers customized personal training taught by experienced and certified trainers. Programs are built for athletes of any age, sport or skill level. For further information, please visit www.falconboxinggym.com or call (847) 998-1760.
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