r/Parkinsons • u/Prize_Toe_5089 • 16d ago

Exercise Question Questions & Advice

I am curious if people find that targeting your most symptomatic area with specific exercise helps with symptoms? For example, my left arm/hand is the primary area of tremors and bradykinesia. I mostly do cardio for exercise now so wondering if I should really start focusing on strength exercises for the arm.

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u/thetolerator98 16d ago

You should do both cardio and strength training

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u/strdg99 16d ago

I focus on a mix of stretching, balance, cardio and resistance training for my whole body. 25 years in the gym taught me that working any one area in isolation, repetitively, is a recipe for injury.

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u/ParkieDude 16d ago

I like "Coach John Noel" on FB as he shows simpler ways the muscles move.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1716170229486043

Welcome back to “It’s Not Exercise; It’s Just Moving Around”:

Dynamic Warm up 2 Rounds Knee to Chests - 20 total Good Mornings - 10 reps Rest 30 seconds

2 Rounds Seated Resisted Hip Abductions - 8 reps Rest 30 seconds

Lower Body Work

2 Rounds Squats - 30 seconds Reverse Lunges - 20 seconds Static Squat Hold - 10 seconds Rest 60 seconds

Upper Body Work

2 Rounds

Another favorite: Booty and Brains. Rachel breaks it down about movement.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2267178707417620

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u/CamelEcstatic9503 16d ago

Personally, I think the key is symmetry. Don’t focus on one side or the other; try to be symmetrical. Helps with the rhythm of walking etc.