PWR!Moves Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Group Fitness
The PWR!Moves® group fitness class is a Parkinson’s disease specific exercise program designed to teach participants to move bigger and faster. Performing exercises that focus on essential skills that are often affected by Parkinson’s helps individuals to counteract PD symptoms (i.e.: posture, balance, flexibility, strength, and functional mobility).
Classes challenge participants both physically and cognitively. What they learn and practice in class gets carried into their everyday life enabling them to accomplish more. The group setting is also great for socialization, support, and encouragement.
Please call for more information and to set up a baseline assessment appointment.
Cane Bay Family YMCA 843-719-9622
Power Up for Parkinson's
This is a community wellness program that addresses the daily needs of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. The PWR!Moves® class at the YMCA of Greater Charleston is a combination of researched-based specific exercise program for those with Parkinson’s combined with exercises to help maintain or improve activities of daily living levels.
The class is taught by a certified group fitness instructor, specializing in Parkinson’s disease and exercise. The classes can be easily adapted to individuals at all levels of the disease and are equally valuable to those who have been newly diagnosed as well as those in progressed states of the disease. Exercise IS medicine for people with Parkinson’s Disease.
The goals of The YMCA Parkinson’s Wellness Program are to:- Improve the quality of life of Parkinson’s disease patients and their caregivers
- Educate patients, caregivers, and the general public about the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle after a Parkinson’s diagnosis
- Support research dedicated to prevention and treatment of Parkinson’s disease
This specialized class is offered twice a week at the Cane Bay Family YMCA on Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-2:00PM.
Participants must be diagnosed with Idiopathic PD and submit a completed, signed consent form as well as a medical clearance form before participating. There will be assessments before beginning the program (quarterly) and yearly.
2025 S1 (Winter Season) 1/6 – 3/21 (11w)
Break – Week of 3/24 and 31
2025 S2 (Spring Season) 4/7 – 6/20 (11w)
Break – Week of 6/23 and 30
2025 S3 (Summer Season) 7/7 – 9/19 (11w)
Break – Week of 9/22 and 29
2025 S4 (Fall Season) 10/6 – 12/19 (11w)
Break – Week of 12/22 and 29
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
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| PWR! 2025 Spring | 3/9/25 | 6/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | - |
| PWR! 2025 Summer | 6/8/25 | 9/6/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | - |
| PWR! 2025 Fall | 9/7/25 | 12/5/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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04/07/25 - 06/20/25
PWR! 2025 Spring - Tu,Th - 1:00 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 06/07/2025 |
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07/07/25 - 09/19/25
PWR! 2025 Summer - Tu,Th - 1:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 06/08/2025 |
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10/06/25 - 12/19/25
PWR! 2025 Fall - Tu,Th - 1:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 09/07/2025 |