Kingsport Aquatic Center and YMCA Offer Parkinson’s Aquatic Classes

The Kingsport Aquatic Center has partnered with the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA to host Parkinson’s Aquatic Classes this January.

This program is being offered as a continuation of the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA’s Parkinson’s group exercise classes. The class is $6 and personal aides and caregivers are welcome at no charge to assist participants during the class.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA to offer a great program to the Parkinson’s community in 2022,” said Madison Gump, KAC’s Operations Supervisor of Programming. “We will be hosting the Parkinson’s Aquatic water aerobics class in January on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 a.m. As the year continues we hope to continue partnering with the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA to expand programs and services to the Parkinson’s community.”

According to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, “1 million people are living with Parkinson’s disease and a new diagnosis is given every nine minutes. Once you are diagnosed with PD, your focus should be on improving your symptoms and maintaining an active and positive lifestyle.”

It is also reported that aquatic exercise improves motor impairments in people with PD significantly more than no intervention. It has slightly to moderately greater benefits than land-based exercise on balance capacity, fear of falling, and health-related quality of life.

To register see the Kingsport Aquatic Center front desk staff.

To see other fun events, programs and classes coming up, visit swimkingsport.com.