I'm newly-diagnosed with PD. I understand the need for exercise, and thought I'd try Tai Chi.

[Dana51]

There are so many DVD's available online. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a particular instructor so that I can do Tai Chi at home as well as at the classes I'm attending.

[Shacklin]

David Zid from amazon. Functional fitness meets knowledge and common sense. He provide warm up exercises that you can do every day and specific exercises for things like balance, arm swing, getting in and out of cars and more.

[Dana51 in reply to Shacklin]

Thanks for the advice. Will look it up on the web.

[scooterboy6]

Hi, There are also several different types of Tai Chi depending on where your instructor was taught. Would suggest you contact the group you are going to join to see which form or style they teach. There are also alot of short video clips on Parkinsons and exercises to suit at home. Most classes will let you come along for free the first time to see if this is what you want.

Thanks

[Dana51 in reply to scooterboy6]

Wasn't aware that there were different forms of tai chi. Thanks for that knowledge.

[meirion]

i have just started doing a "Never too old" exercise regime at AUT Akoranga and am finding it very useful. we do balancing exercises, stretching exercises, and muscle development exercises. we have a one hour program between 1 and 2 p.m.

Give Dave Hoskins a call on 921 9999 ext 7716 and he will look after you.

[farmerswife]

I would recommend Dr Lamb.

[Dana51 in reply to farmerswife]

Well, I have watched some of his videos and thought he was very explicit in his teaching. Do you practice tai chi?

[farmerswife in reply to Dana51]

I was going to classes but stopped going. Do the Tai chi walking ( a few minutes each day) and the exercises on the DVD sometimes. I have bought an exercycle which I find helpful

[Dana51 in reply to farmerswife]

So far, I've done one class and watched a DVD from library but not Dr Lam. I'll purchase one of his through Amazon. I've borrowed an Exercycle at this stage and find that 20 minutes first thing in the morning works for me, otherwise i find any excuse under the sun not to do it later in the day. Appears to me that the more exercise you can fit in, the better you'll cope long-term - is this a fair comment - too early for me to have my own opinion on this.

[markone]

Suggest you use one of the Tai Chi forms which have both slow and fast movements

[Dana51 in reply to markone]

Thanks for your reply. I've purchased one of Dr Lam's videos which I'm working through. Can't say I'm doing as much tai chi as I would like, but at present focusing on the exercycle first thing in the morning, and an evening walk if we're away from home

[Hidden]

Qi Gong is highly recommended. Howard Shifke has posted YouTube videos on PArkinson's and QiGong exercises.