This April, Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa – West of the River (WOR), located at 620 E Lee Ave, Sapulpa, OK, will join millions in observing Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the ability to walk, talk, balance and move. Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa – WOR gives those living with Parkinson’s hope today by offering a non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness routine proving to dramatically improve their quality of life.
In addition to their regular 3 classes / week, Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa – WOR will be hosting an open house on April 22nd from 11:00am to 1:00pm to promote awareness and education about Parkinson’s during the annual observance. Visitors will be invited to tour their newly remodeled 5900ft2 facility and even participate in Rock Steady Boxing activities.
According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease and more than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed each year. Recent medical studies, including one at the Cleveland Clinic, focus on intense “forced” exercise and indicate that certain types of exercise can exert a neuroprotective influence and may actually slow the progression of the chronic, incurable disease. Rock Steady serves participants at all stages of Parkinson’s – from the newly diagnosed to those who have been living with the disease for decades.
“Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about the disease our fighters live with on a daily basis and to reflect on their courageous battle. Rock Steady Boxing is about more than just one class or one program, our mission is to inspire and provide hope and better quality of life globally for those who are fighting back against Parkinson’s disease,” said Kristen Phelps of Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa – West of the River.
Rock Steady Boxing Affiliates are independently owned and operated. To learn more about Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa – West of the River, please contact Kristen Phelps, 405-568-9761 or tulsawest@rsbaffiliate.com. Visit their website at tulsawest.rsbaffiliate.com. For additional resources and to learn more about the international organization, please visit Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. at www.RockSteadyBoxing.org.
About Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa – West of the River
Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa – West of the River is located just east of downtown Sapulpa inside the newly remodeled CrossFit West of the River facility at 620 E. Lee Ave, Suite A. Founded in late 2016, they offer classes 3 times a week: Mondays 10:45a-12:00p, Thursdays 10:45a-12:00p, and Saturdays 11:30a-1:00p.
About Rock Steady Boxing, Inc.
Rock Steady Boxing, Inc., a non-profit organization, was founded in Indianapolis in 2006 with six participants. The organization currently has over 17,000 participants and over 350 affiliate locations worldwide and continues to grow by appealing to men and women ranging in age from 35 to 90. Classes are geared to people at all stages of Parkinson’s disease. For additional information, please visit www.rocksteadyboxing.org. Follow Rock Steady Boxing @RockStdyBoxing and “Like” us on Facebook at Facebook.com/rocksteadyboxing.
