Exercise
Exercise is good for you. It's especially good for you if you have Parkinson's.
Whether you have Parkinson's or live with someone who does, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. With Parkinson's, the best exercise to do depends on the way it affects you. But the message is the same for everyone - go for it!
Staying active while we're staying apart
At the moment we’re all spending more time indoors, which means our daily routines have had to change. This makes staying active and exercising all the more important for our physical and mental wellbeing.
Exercising at home with Parkinson's: your toolkit
Keeping active is important for your physical and mental wellbeing.
From chair-based aerobics to balance exercises, we’ve brought together a range of video workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home.
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What exercise styles should I focus on?
Focus on vigorous exercise. This might be working out in the gym.
Focus on exercise that takes effort and targets your symptoms. This might be at Parkinson's exercise classes.
Focus on everyday activities and movements you have difficulty with. This might be doing seated exercise.
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How will exercise help my Parkinson's?
Watch the video to find out from different people with the condition.
Looking for more exercise tips? We've got lots more videos on our YouTube channel.
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3 things we know about exercise and Parkinson's
Doing 2.5 hours of exercise a week can slow the progression of your symptoms.
Exercise can help you manage physical symptoms and other symptoms such as sleep problems, fatigue, mood and mental health.
Exercise can be as important as your medication to help you take control and manage your symptoms.
Download: How to stay active and exercise at home (PDF, 985KB)
In this print at home resource, we’ve put together some of the best exercises to help you stay active at home when you have Parkinson’s.
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Straight from the expert
In this video, Physiotherapist Bhanu Ramaswamy explains how you can get started, and how exercise will help you manage your Parkinson's both now and in the future.
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We Are Undefeatable
The We Are Undefeatable campaign aims to support people living with health conditions to build physical activity into their lives and to celebrate every victory, big or small.
Want help with starting to move more? The campaign is full of ideas and resources to help you start your journey to being active.