Light Full Body Workout
Yoga Classes
Dance for PD
Boxing for PD
2022 Robert Difiglio
Bob is a certified personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, and has been certified by Rock Steady Boxing. He works with Parkinson clients to boost their morale and build confidence with exercise routines designed to combat the 22 symptoms of Parkinson's.

 Full Body Workout
with
Bob Difiglio

MONDAYS     10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

and
12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M.

THURSDAYS   10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

This is a series of workout exercises with a variety of equipment such as light weights, bands, treadmill, elliptical machine, rebounder, balancing balls and boxing.  All exercises can be modified for each individual, no matter your level of ability.

       Bob will work alongside you to allow you to work to your best ability, letting you stretch those muscles and have fun at the same time! 

An additional note on Bob: 
He has his own business as a Personal Trainer, and can come to your house to help you with any additional personal training. If interested, discuss this with him before or after class on Mondays.

Yoga Classes for Parkinsons

No yoga experience is needed. Anyone can easily participate.
Feel free to use a chair if needed for modification.

Tuesdays:   11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Joanna Sypudt
Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with Joanna Sypudt
Yoga Class at the Parkinsons Building in Highland 

     Thursdays:   2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m. with Jennifer Connelly
AT:  Broadway Methodist Hospital
303 E. 89th Ave. Pavilion D
Merrillville, IN

Joanne Sypudt

 Joanne is an experienced certified yoga instructor. She has led classes in various locations and teaches people to become yoga instructors at Purdue University.  

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer is certified in beginner through advanced levels of yoga and yoga therapy. She is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. 
For more info, call:  312-550-1816

Dance for PD

Wednesdays & Fridays   12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Meet your instructor:

Louise Boyd

Louise trained as a professional dance instructor in London,
 specializing in older adult fitness. She studied at the prestigious
Julliard School in New York with David Leventhal,
Director of “Dance for PD,” where she earned her certification.

Come comfortably dressed for 60 minutes of movement, music, and fun.  
Caregivers are welcome.
No dance experience is required.

 

Boxing for PD

Wednesdays   5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Have some fun as well as challenging exercise, with Lori Plesha’s boxing class. It  is geared to help you push yourself for better mobility, strength, coordination, balance, agility, posture, and cognitive skills.

Lori is a Certified Personal Trainer with additional certification in teaching
Boxing For PD. She also has her own personal training business,
39 TO LIFE, specializing in improving the quality of life for Parkinson’s,
Stroke and Cancer Patients. If you are interested in additional specialized personal training in your home, please discuss this with her on Wednesdays before or after class, or call us here at the office at 219-237-2342, for her personal contact information


She is also a member of our Board of Directors and has been a valued member of our team since its inception.