This program is being offered as part of a research study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania with Close Contact for Couples with Parkinson’s. This is for People with Parkinson’s & their care partner. 

• Assist couples by teaching partnered movement techniques, types of support, & communication strategies
• Caring for each other in a safe and relaxed environment

Our YMCA is the only facility in the United States to offer an aquatic boxing class.

How Aquatic Boxing can help:

• Dramatically improves flexibility, range of motion, strength and balance.
• It is an ideal environment for balance training
• Participants are able to work on balance and gait training without fear of falling or injury “let’s face it-the worst that can happen is you’ll get wet”
• UH20 is part of our Parkinson’s Program and is held exclusively in our Warm Water Pool.

In partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation, the West Morris Area YMCA will be offering monthly support groups at the Y. Support groups can help you cope with the day-to-day realities of having Parkinson’s or caring for someone with Parkinson’s. Being part of a support group is a great way to reduce stress and connect with others who can relate to your experience. This FREE group is open to anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s or a caregiver of someone with Parkinson’s.

We are learning every day that there are ways in which people with Parkinson’s disease can enhance their daily quality of life and even build impressive power, strength, flexibility and speed! By exercising with Coaches who know the ropes, you can fight your way out of the corner and start to feel and function better. In a University of Indianapolis study involving boxing training for people with Parkinson’s, they discovered that patients showed short and long term improvements including balance, gait, activities of daily living and quality of life.

What is Warrior UH20?

• Therapeutic aquatic group exercise program focused on recovery fitness
• Geared towards Veterans and active-duty military
• Class is held in the Warm Water Pool
  • Maintained at an average of 88 degrees
  • 3.5′-5′ in depth
  • Easy entry steps
  • Chair lift if needed
• Our highly trained staff are certified in Aquatic Fitness and/or Aquatic Rehabilitation and Land Fitness. Rehabilitation specialists are AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) and ATRI (Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute) Certified.

All exercises are adapted to the fitness needs and abilities of participants and may include:

• Deep water running (cadence training)
• Shallow water walking/running
• Core strength
• Balance
• Upper & lower extremity strength training
• Agility
• Plyometrics
• Mindfulness and relaxation

Benefits of Water Exercise:

• Relieve pain
• Increase range of motion
• Increase flexibility
• Improve cardiovascular capacity
• Improve circulation

Warrior UH20 may help improve health-related goals including:

• Improved fitness/physical conditioning
• Pain management
• Improved function/ability to do more
• Become more active
• Improve quality of life

Warrior UH20 may be beneficial to Warriors with:

• Chronic pain management
• Musculoskeletal injuries (such as fractures, spinal cord injury, amputations)
• TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
• PTS (Post Traumatic Stress)