Soul of the CD: Cappy’s Boxing Gym counterpunching Parkinson’s disease

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Over time, people battling Parkinson’s disease could have trouble walking and talking. The Rock Steady boxing program at Cappy’s Boxing Gym is offering a counterpunch to the disease. FOX13

An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease, which is brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements.An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease, which is brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements.Over time people battling the disease could have trouble walking and talking.

Chris Allan is also battling Parkinson’s disease. He said he’s learned more in 4 weeks of this program than he did with all his prior training which included cross fit and personal training. "It’s so cool to not have to explain why you’re walking a little off kilter," said Allan. "And to have other people with issues. Everybody is working together."

There are less than 10 Rock Steady boxing programs in the Sound. Cappy’s boxing gym is the only one in Seattle and the program is free for anybody who wants to go 12 rounds with Parkinson’s Disease.

 

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