What exercises should I do for Parkinson's?
Best exercises for Parkinson's: improve balance, strength and mobility.
At the heart of our Parkinson's exercise programme are our core pillars - the key elements that shape the best, most effective exercises for people living with Parkinson’s disease. They are designed to fit naturally into everyday life, helping you stay active, improve balance and build confidence over time. Our aim is to make exercise feel achievable and empowering, rather than overwhelming.
Start Your Free TrialHigh Intensity Training
Research shows regular high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help support movement and overall wellbeing for people living with Parkinson’s.
HIIT is a simple way to exercise, using short bursts of effort followed by time to rest and recover.
Our HIIT workouts are designed to be fun, motivating, and supportive, helping you stay active at your own pace.
We offer options for all fitness levels, including beginner sessions to help you get started safely and with confidence.
Strength Training
Strength training can play an important role in helping you feel stronger, steadier and more confident when living with Parkinson’s.
By working the muscles you use every day, it can help you feel more in control of your body and make everyday activities - such as standing up from a chair, walking, climbing stairs or carrying shopping - feel easier and safer.
With regular practice, strength training can help support muscle function, improve posture, and help you feel more stable in your daily movements.
You don't need any equipment to get started. You can begin with simple bodyweight exercises.
As you build strength, you can add resistance bands or light weights - helping you progress at your own pace.
Agility and Gait Training
Have you noticed any changes to your walking - such as taking smaller steps, moving more slowly, less arm swing, or feeling a bit unsteady when turning?
These changes are common with Parkinson’s, but the good news is - staying active can really make a difference.
Agility exercises are an important part of what we do. They can help you walk with more confidence, move more safely in busy environments, and turn or change direction with greater ease. Over time, they can also help reduce the risk of trips and falls in everyday life.
Sessions are designed to help you practise changing direction, responding more easily and moving with greater control.
Some of our favourite activities include agility ladder drills, mini hurdle challenges and multi-directional games.
These fun and engaging exercises are designed to improve coordination, build better balance, and increase confidence in your everyday movements.
Balance Training
We often don’t give much thought to our balance - until it becomes difficult. For many people living with Parkinson’s, changes in balance and stability can become more noticeable over time, and this can sometimes feel unsettling.
Balance-focused exercises can help you feel steadier and more confident in everyday movements, whether that's standing, walking, turning or reaching.
That’s why we’ve created an extensive library of balance training videos, designed to help you practise steady, controlled movement and build confidence at your own pace.
Our balance sessions range from beginner routines to more advanced challenges, and are always designed to be engaging, supportive, and adaptable to how you are feeling on the day.
Fine Motor Skills Training
Have you noticed that everyday tasks like fastening buttons or writing by hand, sometimes feel more challenging than they once did? You are not alone - many people with Parkinson’s find that hands and finger movements change over time.
Keeping your hands moving is important for staying independent and confident with daily tasks like dressing, eating, writing, and using everyday items.
That’s why we’ve created our Hand Aerobics workouts - simple, targeted exercises to keep your hands, fingers and wrists active.
These gentle routines are can help improve flexibility, strength, and coordination. You can practise them regularly, at your own pace, as part of your daily routine.
Stretch and Relaxation Routines
Our yoga-style stretch routines can be a wonderful way to support both your body and mind. Many people with Parkinson's find these sessions help them move more freely, improve flexibility, and become more aware of their posture.
They can also help ease muscle stiffness, reduce tension, and promote a sense of calm, making everyday movement feel more comfortable and manageable.
We’ve created a range of stretch videos - including a gentle morning stretch routine, to help you start the day feeling more comfortable, and a calming evening session to help you unwind before bedtime.
Meditation
Living with Parkinson’s can feel stressful at times. Taking time to slow down, reset, and relax can make a real difference to how you feel day to day.
Stress and tension can sometimes intensify Parkinson's symptoms or make them more noticeable. That's where meditation can help. It’s a gentle, calming practice that supports relaxation, improves sleep, and helps you feel more balanced and in control.
We’ve created a collection of guided meditation videos to support you - so you can unwind, refocus, and find moments of calm throughout your day.
Dual Task Training
Dual-task training involves combining movement - such as walking or balancing - with simple thinking tasks, like counting backwards, naming categories, or recalling words.
These activities may seem straightforward, but doing them together can feel more challenging for people with Parkinson’s, especially in real life situations.
Practising these skills is important because many daily activities involve moving and thinking at the same time, like walking in busy environments, avoiding obstacles, or having a conversation while moving.
Our dual-task sessions give you the chance to practise these skills at your own pace. With time, they can help improve focus, build confidence, and make everyday situations feel more manageable.
Our Community
Our Parkinson's community is here to support you and keep you moving. It is a welcoming space where you can ask questions, share tips and connect with others who understand what it's like to live with Parkinson's
Staying connected can help reduce feelings of isolation, boost motivation, and provide valuable emotional support - helping you stay engaged and positive.
Together, members encourage one another, and celebrate progress - big or small.
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The content provided is for general fitness and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you’re unsure whether exercise is right for you, it’s always a good idea to speak with your healthcare team before you get started.
