FIGHT BACK PARKINSON'S
Boxing-Based Exercise for People Living with Parkinson’s
Living with Parkinson’s can make movement feel smaller, slower, and more challenging.
But the right exercise can help you move bigger, stay stronger, and maintain independence for longer.
At Foundation Allied Health, our Fight Back Parkinson’s classes use boxing-inspired exercise to help people living with Parkinson’s improve strength, balance, coordination and confidence in a supportive small-group environment.
These sessions are energising, social and empowering, designed to help you keep doing the things that matter in everyday life.
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WHY BOXING-BASED EXERCISE?
Boxing movements are powerful for Parkinson’s because they encourage:
• Big, fast movements
• Improved reaction time
• Better coordination
• Stronger posture and balance
• Greater confidence in movement
Most importantly, they help people fight back against the slowing effects of Parkinson’s.
There is no sparring or contact in these sessions, just guided movement, punching drills, strength work and balance training designed for safety and effectiveness.
WHAT EACH SESSION INCLUDES
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Our 45-minute classes combine multiple elements to support whole-body function:
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Dynamic Warm Up
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Large-amplitude movement to prepare the body.
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Boxing Drills
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Punch combinations, reaction drills and coordination exercises.
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Strength & Balance Training
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Exercises to support walking, stability and everyday activities.
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Power & Conditioning
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Short bursts of activity to maintain energy and mobility.
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Mobility & Recovery
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Breathing, stretching and posture work.
SMALL GROUP TRAINING
Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure quality coaching and safety.
Group size: 4–6 participants
Session length: 45 minutes
Location: Foundation Allied Health, Lawson
This small group format allows us to provide individual attention while building a strong sense of community.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR
Fight Back Parkinson’s is suitable for people who:
• Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
• Want to maintain strength, balance and mobility
• Are able to participate in guided exercise in a small group environment
Before joining the class, participants complete an initial assessment with our Exercise Physiologist to ensure the program is appropriate and safe.
LED BY OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM
Classes are delivered by our Exercise Scientist and guided by programming from our Exercise Physiologist, ensuring each session is grounded in evidence-based exercise for neurological conditions.
Our goal is simple:
Help you stay strong, capable and confident in your movement.
MORE THAN JUST EXERCISE
For many participants, these sessions become much more than a workout.
They become:
• a place to stay active
• a place to build confidence
• a place to connect with others
• a place to keep moving forward
At Foundation Allied Health, we believe that movement is powerful medicine.
GETTING STARTED
To join Fight Back Parkinson’s:
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Book an initial assessment with our Exercise Physiologist
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We’ll ensure the program suits your needs and goals
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Join one of our small-group classes and start moving stronger
START YOUR STRENGTH JOURNEY
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Tell us about your goals and our team will guide you to the right starting point