![](media/image1.png){width="1.625in" height="1.0in"}Exercise Resources
for People with Parkinson's Disease

**BOOKS/BOOKLETS:**

-   **Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving**, by John Argue. 220
    pgs, shows people with PD how to better flexibility, balance, gait,
    & communication \$19.95

> In bookstores or (510) 985-2645 or
> [www.parkinsonsexercise.com](http://www.parkinsonsexercise.com/)

-   **Delay The Disease**, **Exercise and Parkinson\'s Disease,** by
    David Zid. 70 pgs. Detailed exercises divided into easy to follow
    sections: Wake-Up Call, Walking & Balance Drills, Cardiovascular,
    Strength Training, Workout with Weights, Core Days, Facial & Voice,
    and Night Time Stretching. Also has companion DVD. \$19.95.
    [www.delaythedisease.com](http://www.delaythedisease.com/)

-   **The Exercise Program**, by the PD Foundation. 3 sets of exercises
    designed for PD patients. 3-ring binder with flip-chart pages and
    two cassette tapes. \$15

> \(800\) 457-6676 or [www.pdf.org](http://www.pdf.org/)

-   **Water Exercises for Parkinson\'s: Maintaining Balance, Strength,
    Endurance, and Flexibility**, by Ann Rosenstein. 242 pgs, \$18

> In bookstore or:
>
> [www.idyllarbor.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/books/B390.HTM?E+scstore](http://www.idyllarbor.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/books/B390.HTM?E+scstore)

-   **Parkinson Disease: Fitness Counts**, by Heather Cianci. 35 pgs,
    Descriptions of exercises to maintain flexibility, strength, and
    aerobic conditioning. \$FREE

> [www.parkinson.org](http://www.parkinson.org/)

-   **The Book of Exercise and Yoga for Those with Parkinson\'s
    Disease**, by Lori Newell. 158 pgs, movement therapies such as range
    of motion exercises, low to no-impact aerobics, strength training,
    yoga, and Tai Chi. \$19.95

> Check bookstore or [www.amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/) for
> availability.

**DVD/VIDEO:**

-   **Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving**, by John Argue. 187
    min. Video companion to the book guides you through all exercises in
    the book. 2 DVD set, \$47(510) 985-2645 or
    [www.parkinsonsexercise.com](http://www.parkinsonsexercise.com/)

-   **Delay The Disease**, **Exercise and Parkinsons\' Disease,** by
    David Zid. DVD companion to the book. \$24.95.
    [www.delaythedisease.com](http://www.delaythedisease.com/)

-   **Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's**, the PD Foundation
    presents Janet Hamburg's 90 min. seated exercise program. VHS or
    DVD, \$14.95 plus shipping and handling. (800) 457-6676 or
    [www.pdf.org](http://www.pdf.org/)

-   **The StEP Kit**, by STALEVO. Contains info. on Parkinson\'s
    disease, including a 30-min. exercise video for people with
    Parkinson\'s. \$FREE

> 1-866-STEP-KIT (1-866-783-7548) or
> [www.stepkit.net](http://www.stepkit.net/)

-   **Sit and be Fit**, by Mary Ann Wilson. Numerous DVDs, Videos, CDs,
    and Cassettes that contain exercise programs which suite and benefit
    people with PD including a Parkinson's Specialty Video, which is
    \$16.95.

> \(509\) 448-9438 or [www.sitandbefit.org](http://www.sitandbefit.org/)

**OTHER RESOURCES:**

-   **The Parkinson\'s Pyramid®** an empowering integrative health
    strategy developed by Dr. David Heydrick, a Neurologist living with
    Parkinson\'s. The Parkinson\'s Pyramid® is a \"lifestyle cocktail\"
    based around the symptom improving and (probable) neuroprotective
    effects of stress reduction, wise symptom management, focused
    nutrition, and a variety of exercise.
    [www.parkinsonspyramid.com](http://www.parkinsonspyramid.com/)

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-   **Walking Poles for Exercise**, Walking poles offer several benefits
    to people with Parkinson's disease. Inexpensive walking poles may be
    purchased at Target for \$14.99 each or purchase at
    <http://www.walkingpoles.com/>

**EXERCISE CLASSES:**

-   Check with your local area YMCA, Hospitals, Assisted Living
    facilities, Parks and Recreation Departments, Adult Education
    classes, Yoga studios, etc. for suitable classes. Ask them to start
    a Parkinson\'s exercise class if none exists.

> Updated September 2007