Research that Supports the design of our Cardio, Circuit, HIIT and Boxing Classes

Are you interested in the research that supports this type of training? Here are some of the reviews and research studies that guide our workouts!

1. Hot off the presses! Published on December 24th 2021:

“Aerobic exercise alters brain function and structure in Parkinson’s disease a randomized controlled trial”

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2. “Does vigorous exercise have a neuroprotective effect in Parkinson disease?” by J. Eric Ahlskog PhD, MD. 2011

One of my favorite reviews!

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3. “Aerobic Exercise: Evidence for a Direct Brain Effect to Slow Parkinson Disease Progression.” by J. Eric Ahlskog Phd, MD 2018

A more recent review!

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4. Why we are doing intervals!

“Interval Training-Induced Alleviation of Rigidity and Hypertonia in Patients with Parkinson’s disease is Accompanied by Increased Basal Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor.” By Jaroslaw Marusiak PhD, et al. 2016

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5. Recent Research showing that people can increase the amount of dopamine they produce through aerobic exercise!

“Exercise increases caudate dopamine release and ventral striata activation in Parkinson’s disease” Matthew A. Sacheli et al 2019

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6. This is the study that showed there was a difference for people with PD and how much improvement they experienced if they were exercising at 60% HR Max or 80% Max.

Details: 80% was better than 60%, they were walking on a treadmill and they had 8 weeks to work up to that intensity.

“Effect of High-Intensity Treadmill Exercise on Motor Symptoms in Patients with De Novo Parkinson Disease” Margaret Shenkman et al 2018

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7. This was the first article showing that faster RPMs (80) was better than slower (60 RPMs) for people with Parkinson’s riding a bike.

“Forced, Not Voluntary, Exercise Improves Motor Function in Parkinson’s Disease Patients” Angela L Ridgel et al 2009

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8. This article shows how “aerobic exercise may promote neural rearrangements and improve cognition in patients with PD. Combining a ‘goal-based’, motor-cognitive practice with aerobic training seems to provide sustained clinical benefits rather than conventional physical therapy in patients with PD”.

“Motor-cognitive approach and aerobic training: a synergism for rehabilitative intervention in Parkinson’s disease” Davide Ferrazzoli et al 2020.

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9. This article also discusses why we need to combine goal-based exercise (PWR! Moves, Boxing, Yoga, Tai Chi) with aerobic exercise (most likely to get HR up and keep it up while using equipment, but also possible with HIIT and Boxing).

“Exercise-enhanced neuroplasticity targeting motor and cognitive circuitry in Parkinson’s disease” Giselle M Petzinger et al 2013

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10. The article discusses the many different ways physical activity/exercise can benefit people with Parkinson’s. 10 of the possible benefits of exercise in patients with Parkinson disease are as follows:

“How might physical activity benefit patients with Parkinson disease?”

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11. “Findings from this study suggest that consuming a healthy diet and engaging in physical activity could improve PD outcomes”

Title: Association of Diet and Physical Activity With All-Cause Mortality Among Adults With Parkinson Disease.

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12. A recent review discussing the research that shows aerobic exercise is a one of the most important types of treatment for people with Parkinson’s!

Title: The Universal Prescription for Parkinson’s Disease: Exercise

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