Rock Steady Boxing DFW

WHO ARE WE?

Rock Steady Boxing DFW is a licensed affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. (RSB). RSB provides an effective form of physical exercise to people who are living with Parkinson’s.

Through forced, intensive exericse, this non-contact boxing inspired fitness routine is dramatically improving the ability of people with Parkinson’s to live independent lives. RSB was founded in 2006 by Marion County (Indiana) prosecutor Scott C. Newman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 40.


WHAT DO WE DO?

RSB enables people with Parkinson’s to fight their disease by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness programs that improve their quality of life and sense of self-efficacy and self-worth.

Recent studies also suggest that intense exercise programs may be “Neuro-Protective”, which means that this specific exercise may be working to delay the progression of symptoms. RSB provides encouragement through a tough love and team 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 lesson their symptoms and lead a healthier, happier life.


SO WHAT'S A CLASS LIKE?

While focusing on overall fitness, strength training, reaction time, and balance, workouts include the use of focus mitts, heavy bags, speed bags, double ended bags, jump rope, core work, stretching 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 30’s to early 90’s.