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Boxing for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

WHEN

Thursdays 2-2:45 pm

COST

New members $45 registration fee, $110 11-week session or $15 drop in fee

FITNESS LEVEL

ALL FITNESS ABILITY LEVELS

LOCATION

ADAPTIVE SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER, 541 N. FAIRBANKS COURT, MEZZANINE LEVEL, CHICAGO, IL 60611, Aerobic Studio

Empower Your Body & Mind Through Boxing

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Join us every Thursday at the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app Sports & Fitness Center for a boxing class tailored for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

The session will be led by champion instructor Aisling Holt, a four-time Chicago Golden Glove champion in boxing and Tai Chi coach. The class focus will be on basics, enhancing cognitive fitness and overall brain health. Challenge your mind with hand-eye coordination, memory drills and reaction training. No equipment is needed.

Participants will gain insight into:

  • Balancing
  • Cognitive fitness
  • Combinations
  • Footwork
  • Head movement
  • Punches

Boxing Class Instructor

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Classes will be led by Aisling Holt, a highly experienced boxing coach and certified personal trainer with a passion for helping people achieve their full potential. Her 12-year amateur boxing career included nearly 50 fights, 4 Chicago Golden Glove championships and numerous national tournaments. Aisling now channels her expertise into coaching and developing innovative fitness programs that blend boxing, traditional fitness and mental training.

Aisling's certifications include ISSA Personal Training, Brain Health Training, Senior Fitness and Parkinson's Fitness. She is a certified Rock Steady Boxing Head Coach, empowering people with Parkinson's disease through boxing-based fitness. Aisling believes boxing is a holistic sport that demands discipline, strategy and resilience. She helps her clients cultivate these qualities to improve their overall well-being and achieve success in all areas of life.

Reserve Your Spot

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To reserve your spot, please contact Aleks Gebska, Manager of the Adaptive Sports & Fitness Center, at agebska@sralab.org or 312.238.5001 (Ext. 8-5001).

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