Here’s a short video touting the benefits of biking as a way of reducing your Parkinson’s symptoms!
Too bad they make you sit through an advertisement first! I’d rather be biking!
Meanwhile, here’s the link to the newspaper that reported on the program! (You may need to click on the newspaper link if the video above doesn’t work.) And to the YMCA where the classes are!
And now the quote from the YMCA’s website (my bold!):
Pedaling a bicycle may change the life of someone with Parkinson’s disease. Research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic showed a 35% reduction in symptoms by the simple act of pedaling a bicycle at a rapid pace -optimally 80-90 revolutions per minute.
Fast pedaling is not a cure for Parkinson’s disease, but there is compelling evidence to show that it does make a real difference for many who try it. We do know that fast paced cycling is changing the lives of increasing numbers of participants who, before this, had no hope beyond medication and eventually surgery to slow the progression to their disease.
Can I write some more statements that end with an exclamation mark? You betcha!
Click here for the Pedaling for Parkinson’s home page! Then get off your duff and do some exercise!
I mean it! It’ll do ya good!
Thanks for this information. I have been using a recumbent bike for about 30 min two or three times a week. BUT, I was not pedaling at the fast pace recommended in this article. I’ll be changing my routine!