High-intensity strength training shows benefit for Parkinson's patients

[Drevy]

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[BillDavid]

See Amazon e Book ".....PUSH,PUSH,PUSH" by Shelton. for description.

[kamair]

Sounds very strange

I am tired after 5 km walk , and if I exercise more than I should I need 1-2 day rest...

[Joanne_Joyce]

This is encouraging. I think the various reports on the value of exercise reinforce the importance of including various kinds of exercises in our regimen. That is why I think the exercise programme for PD outlined in the book by David Zid, DELAY THE DISEASE, is particularly helpful. It contains strength training exercise along with cardiovascular exercises, walking and balance, stretching and even facial and vocal exercises. Plus guidance on how to pace yourself so you don't overdo it. It's on Amazon and you can Google for video clips of the exercises.

[JohnPepper]

Hi Drevy. I am all for intensive exercise. This has been proven over and over again. I have only read one report of success related to walking, given by Dr Beth Fisher at the 2006 1st World Parkinson's Congress held in Washington DC. She only tested energetic walking and came up with the best exercise regimen at three times a week for one hour, with one day break in between sessions. I feel sure that there are other equally good exercises for Pd, but would they stimulate the brain as much as walking does? The more we can convince Pd patients that exercise is good for them and the less medication they need to take, as a result of doing more exercise, the better off they will all be!

John

[JohnPepper]

I forgot to mention, after reading this report, that I think muscle strength, or lack thereof, has a lot more to do with balance problems than we all think. It stands to reason that strong muscles will react better to signals from the brain telling them to rectify the posture, when it gets out of kilter. So! Do as much exercise as you can, in order to get stronger and healthier!

John

[navyrat]

John Pepper is right on - more muscle mass is needed to overcome PD and it takes a great deal of exercise and will power and good diet to accomplish this. It is work, and hard work at that, but the health benefits are real and sustainable.