Rock Steady Boxing • Serving the Tri-State Area
Fight
Back.
Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s — serving Westchester, CT & NJ, in person and online
At Belmars Gym in White Plains, weekly classes are designed to help you fight the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms. Reclaim your mind, body, and spirit through research-based physical exercise.
Non-contact boxing fitness for people with Parkinson’s
Why it works
Exercise that
fights back
Exercise limits the progression of PD symptoms. The Parkinson’s Outcomes Project found that at least 2.5 hours of vigorous exercise per week can improve balance, flexibility, and other physical skills affected by PD.
of vigorous exercise per week — linked to improved balance, flexibility & physical skills.
Source: The Parkinson’s Outcomes Project
of non-contact boxing fitness in every class session — stretching, footwork, heavy bags, and conditioning tailored to every ability.
boxing program of its kind in the country — founded in 2006 and adapted from pro-boxer training for people with Parkinson’s.
Train anywhere
Take the fight
anywhere
The Parkinson’s boxing app brings guided boxing workouts home — so you can keep training between classes, on your schedule.
Prefer to train from home? Join our live online classes or follow along in the app.
The science
Rewire.
Rebuild.
Recent studies have shown short-term and long-term improvements in gait/walking, balance, the performance of daily activities and quality of life in those with PD who box regularly. Certain types of exercises are believed by the medical community to be neuroprotective and slow disease progression.
The brain’s own way to adapt to changes caused by illness, injury or the environment is called neuroplasticity — a natural re-education of the neurons to modify messages received by the brain. Learning new exercises, like learning a new language or trying new puzzles, are valuable techniques used by those who are aging as well as those with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s.
Rock Steady takes outcome measures at various intervals during the training program. We can help you live a more productive and rewarding life while limiting the progression of PD symptoms.
Neuroplasticity in actionReal boxers. Real stories.
In their
corner
What? Me? Boxing? I love boxing! I feel energized after each class. I notice improvement in my perceived symptoms and I’m making my doctor happy. I was not the exercise-type but now I am a convert.
A highly focused exercise program for men and women with early or advanced PD. It challenges everyone to fight PD with every muscle in their body.
As someone who was apprehensive about my ability to participate, it has proven to be not only very helpful but also enjoyable. I am feeling hopeful that continued attendance will strengthen me on many levels.
I love Rock Steady Boxing! Toni, our instructor is awesome. She creates new and interesting exercise for us each week! I always feel energized after a session at Rock Steady.
Get in the ring
Start in
2 steps
Come observe or try a class
Come watch or try a class in person — we’ll complete your observation right then and there. No separate assessment needed.
Train 8–12 sessions/month
After your first visit, you may choose to take from 8 to 12 sessions monthly. Each session is 90 minutes — strictly non-contact and tailored to you.
One membership, three classes — your boxing membership also includes our dance and yoga classes at no extra cost.
Find us
White Plains,
NY
Location & Contact
Rock Steady Boxing at Belmars Gym — serving the tri-state area
5 Prospect Avenue,
White Plains, NY 10607
Getting Here
Our facility is on Prospect Ave, accessible from the eastbound-side of Rte 119 / Tarrytown Rd., White Plains. The street entrance is at the corner of 175 Tarrytown Rd., opposite the Greenburgh Police Station.
Number 5 Prospect is in the second business building to your left, on the ground floor.