A few weeks ago, David, 72, shared something many people with Parkinson’s experience: “I feel like my posture is getting worse — I catch myself stooping forward. I have decent strength, but when I try to move quickly or catch my balance, I feel slow and stuck. It’s frustrating.”
David was noticing two common challenges with Parkinson’s:
- Posture tends to become more stooped (forward head and rounded shoulders)
- Power (the ability to produce force quickly) often declines faster than slow strength
This combination makes everyday movements harder — getting up from a chair, turning, recovering from a small trip, or reacting quickly.
The good news is that targeted resistance training can help both.
Building power (quick but controlled movements) helps improve reaction time and functional movement. Protecting posture through specific strengthening reduces the forward pull and helps you stay taller and steadier.
You’ve already been building this foundation with us. Every focused strength session is quietly training your body to move with more power and better posture.
This week, try this safe “Power & Posture” combination (hold a counter or wall for safety the first few times):
- Posture Reset + Power Stand — Stand tall with shoulders back and gently pulled down. Do 6–8 sit-to-stands with purpose — stand up with a little more speed on the way up, control the way down.
- Focus on keeping your chest lifted and head neutral as you move.
Do this 2–3 times during the week. Notice how your posture feels taller and whether your legs feel more powerful during the movement.
Small, consistent practice like this helps counteract the forward posture tendency and builds the quick power needed for real-life function.
If you know someone with Parkinson’s who is struggling with posture, slow movement, or loss of power… please forward this email to them right now.
