ROCK STEADY BOXING! ARI IS FIGHTING BACK AGAINST PARKINSONS
ARI is proud to announce its participation in the Rock Steady Boxing program at our local Tri-County YMCA. Our therapists Alfredo and Becky are piloting the program to benefit Parkinson’s patients in the community. About Rock Steady Boxing Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a first-of-its-kind program, developed by an Indianapolis based nonprofit gym founded in 2006, to provide an effective formofphysicalexercise topeoplewhoare livingwithParkinson’s.Though it may seem surprising, this non-contact boxing-inspired fitness routine is dramatically improving the ability of people with Parkinson’s to live independent lives. RSB was founded by former Marion County (Indiana) prosecutor Scott C. Newman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 40. What is it? RSB enables people with Parkinson’s disease to fight their disease by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness programs that improve their quality-of-life and sense of efficacy and self-worth. Recent studies also
suggest that intense exercise programs may be “neuro-protective,” actually working to delay the progression of symptoms. RBS provides encouragement through a “tough love” approach, inspiring maximum effort, speed, strength, balance and flexibility. Boxing works by moving your body in all planes of motion while continuously changing the routine as you progress through the workout. RSB classes have proven that anyone, at any level of Parkinson’s can actually lessen their symptoms and lead a healthier/happier life. What is a class like? Training classes, taught by RSB Coaches who are also PhysicalTherapist Assistants, include an exercise program that attacks Parkinson’s at its vulnerable neurological points. While focusing on overall fitness, strength training, reaction time and balance, speed bags, double-ended bags, jump rope, core work, calisthenics and circuit weight training. No boxing experience is necessary and people of all ages are invited to participate. Boxers, both male and female, range in age from mid 30s to early 90s.
ALFREDO SANDOVAL, PTA
BECKY MATHIES, PTA
Therapists Meghan Carroll, PT, Cyndi Fortune, PT and Brandi Labhart, PT are also trained in RSB.
Healthy Recipe
English Muffin Sandwich Prepare A Healthy Dish To Start Your Morning! INGREDIENTS • 6 English muffins, sliced in half • 6 large eggs • 6 slices Cheddar cheese • 6 slices deli ham • Salt and freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 5 ramekins, or a jumbo muffin tin and place on a cookie sheet. Crack one egg into each ramekin. Pierce egg yolk with a fork and very slightly beat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake eggs for 12-15 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Run a knife around the edge of ramekin (or muffin tin) to remove eggs. To assemble breakfast sandwich, layer one half of each English muffin with one slice of cheese, one slice of ham and a cooked egg. Top with other half of English muffin. Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap and place in the freezer. To reheat, place in microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through.
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