Eugene Parkinson’s Boxing
Fighting Against the progression of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Warriors
Training with Lori B. Havas
Parkinson’s Fitness Specialist
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
Parkinson’s Boxing
Training With Lori B. Havas otherwise known as Merci-Less
Fighting Against the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. We Never Quit!!
What are the benefits of a Parkinson’s Boxing Class?
Parkinson’s Boxing Helps With:
Speed
Muscular Endurance
Balance and Agility
Hand Eye Coordination
Footwork
Mental Focus
Lori B. Havas
Parkinson’s Fitness Specialist
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
We are Located at
Zenith Physical Therapy
160 South Park St. Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Lori B. Havas to meet for an evaluation
phone
541-556-0120
email
loribee53@gmail.com
75 minutes of exercises
We begin with stretches and warm up exercises that are Parkinson’s specific moves to prepare the body for the workout and to avoid injury
We then move into strength training using weights, bands, balls, and/or cordless jump ropes.
After the circuit, we move into the boxing room where Lori takes you through a boxing workout.
Vocal exercises are incorporated into the workout to help with any voice disorder symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Footwork and other agility exercises will be used to help improve balance.
The essential element is that we just have fun! We are a community of friends and support and feel like family.
A Parkinson’s boxing class is a full-body workout. You work at your own level staying within your limits. It is non-contact boxing. We are not hitting one another, we hit boxing bags.
Plus, there is something about punching a heavy bag that makes you feel empowered and helps you recognize the possibilities of what you can do
Real Work.
Real Results.
Meet Our Trainer
Lori B. Havas
WHY BOX TO FIGHT AGAINST PARKINSON’S DISEASE?
Boxing challenges the brain to create new circuits which lead to neuroplasticity. It enhances the brain’s ability to rewire and reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.
Boxing improves: balance | gait | walking speed | endurance
OUR PARKINSON’S BOXING training
One on One Training
Train One on One with Lori
Group Classes
Group Classes are available:
Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 – 12:45 and 1:00 – 2:15
Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 – 2:15
Zoom Classes
Contact Lori first for the zoom link
Zoom classes are Monday and Wednesday at 9:45 AM
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what They’re Saying
Client Testimonials
Lori certainly encourages everyone to work as hard as they can on any given day, but, it is her laughter at us and herself that makes it so much fun.
I enjoy my non-contact boxing, it is a great mental and physical workout. Banging on the heavy bags is a great way to let go of the daily struggles with Parkinson’s. The staff is awesome. I enjoy the camaraderie, as well as other warriors. And it’s great for the mind and body!
The very first time I heard about Boxing being beneficial for Parkinson’s was about 6 yrs ago & I immediately was excited. I had once taken a kickboxing class when I was about 18 yrs old. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love watching Boxing on TV. That’s just me, & that is the best way for me to explain it!
My husband has been taking this class for over a month now and I have already seen improvements in his balance..its a great class!”
I have been part of Lori’s Boxing class since the very beginning, this month March 2022, marks our 4 year anniversary.
Some benefits I can list off the top of my head from PD Boxing are better balance, coordination, overall strength & stamina, better reaction time & self defense. You never know where you might need it these days lol!
I have more muscle definition in my arms & shoulders and have quite a strong core.. I didn’t even have a core when I started this class!
I truly enjoy this class because I never feel judged, we are all here in the same fight against this thing called Parkinson’s & it gives me the greatest sense of camaraderie!
The benefits we get from our workouts are s-s-s-o-o-o-o-o- great, it’s the caring and sharing attitudes of all the happy faces in the group that are equally beneficial.
Boxing has really helped with my stamina, endurance and speed.
Why Parkinson’s boxing?
Join Our Fight against Parkinson’s disease
Contact Lori now if You are interested in one of her classes and she will contact you as soon as she can.
Support the “Call on the Fighter” project and own this inspirational song that continually reminds you of the battle that you, as a Parkinson’s fighter, or that of a loved one with Parkinson’s, is winning every day.