People with Parkinson's may benefit from cardio, weight training and yoga – here's what you need to know

By Aideen Sullivan, Professor and Head of Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience, University College Cork
Lucy Collins-Stack, Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher, University College Cork

Many people associate Parkinson’s disease with the physical symptoms it causes – such as tremors, muscle stiffness and balance problems – which can all make everyday activities difficult. But just because Parkinson’s makes movement harder, doesn’t mean those with the disease should stop moving.

This was highlighted in a recent video posted by British fitness influencer Joe Wicks on his YouTube channel. In the video, Wicks guides viewers through exercises they can do if they have Parkinson’s disease – and explains…

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