I tried lots of different types of exercise when first diagnosed. Pilates made me shake uncontrollably, so I tried swimming but due to never having been a strong swimmer and my inability to syncrinise my arm and leg movements due to PD it looked like I was drowning haha. I kept waiting for some body to throw me the the life guard ring. Haha. I decided to keep it simple I walk the dog up and down hill through the woods. I go at pace. Exercise is very good for my PD but you do not need to run a marthon. A little every day suits me!

Thank God for this format, Dr.tell you nothing, only write scips

I know, I answered this already, but exercise is an important part of healthy living for everyone. For people with Parkinson’s, exercise is more than healthy: it is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and the ability to perform activities of daily living.

In fact, research from the Parkinson’s Outcomes Project shows that people with Parkinson's who exercise a minimum of 2.5 hours a week experience a slowed decline in quality of life. Establishing early exercise habits is an essential part of overall disease management.

read the study here
http://www.parkinson.org/our-impact/press-room/...

Paul, don't know where you are living, but "ROCK STEADY BOXING" is really hot in the U.S. It is for PWP only, and is having great results !

I walk/run 5-miles a day, take Tai Chi (excellent for your balance) twice a week, and work with weights. Also, see if there is a Rock Steady Boxing gym near you. Good stuff. Get yourself in a good routine, keeping in mind that you are not training for a marathon. An hour a day does wonders, but you must be committed. You don't have to do the same thing every day, but, you have to do something, whatever you can, everyday.