Parkinson’s Disease Programs

YMCA at Lealman Exchange serves as a resource center for our community by providing programs and services for all ages. 

Total Parkinson’s Exercise Program – Tuesdays and Thursdays

What to Expect

• Each class is 60 minutes long
• Symptom-specific exercises, targeting altered balance, Bradykinesia (slowing of all movements), depression, diminished voice volume, freezing, masked facial expressions, stiffness, stooped posture, walking/gait
• Camaraderie and support from instructors and classmates

Current Offerings

• Mixed-Ability and Chair Level offered at YMCA at Lealman Exchange: Ongoing – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 – 11AM

Neuro Challenge Care Partner Connection Support Group – Thursdays

In this group, care partners have the opportunity to meet in this supportive environment while their PWP is attending select fitness classes facilitated by the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg. Held during the Thursday classes at YMCA at Lealman Exchange (listed above). For more information about this support group, please visit www.neurochallenge.org.

Current Offerings

• Ongoing – During Total Parkinson’s classes at YMCA at Lealman Exchange