Rock Steady Boxing kicks off May 1 at Bayside Fitness

Rock Steady Boxing, a distinctive exercise program based on training used by boxing pros and adapted for people with Parkinson’s disease, will start Wednesday, May 1, at at Bayside Fitness, 34814 Long Neck Road, Millsboro.

Serving both men and women of all ages and levels of ability, the program involves regular exercises like stretching, bicycling, running, jump-roping, push-ups, balancing and lots of non-contact boxing, led by experienced trainers.

“We are fortunate to be able to bring this program to Long Neck/Millsboro,” said Henri Belcher-Stack, who successfully completed the Rock Steady Boxing Certification Training and is certified to offer Rock Steady Boxing training classes to individuals with Parkinson’s disease who live in the area. 

The Rock Steady Boxing Method was developed in Indianapolis over the course of seven years. In 2012, training was launched to share the Rock Steady Boxing Method with other people who are fighting back against Parkinson’s. Today, there are over 770 Rock Steady Boxing affiliate programs around the world, initiated by certified Rock Steady Boxing coaches. 

“Since its inception, there has always been something special about the Rock Steady Boxing Method,” said Ryan Cotton, president of Rock Steady Boxing Inc. “In 2006 when Rock Steady was founded, there was little scientific evidence for this method of exercise. Today, there is growing scientific evidence supporting the Rock Steady method. We can confidently say that participants in Rock Steady have few falls, better balance, and better quality of life. Regular and consistent exercise is now considered an essential component for the management of Parkinson’s symptoms.”

For more information, call 302-231-8982 and go to BaysideFitness.org and rocksteadyboxing.org.