A boxing gym in Warrington is making history by becoming the first accredited Parkinson’s non-contact boxing training camp in the UK. Rock Steady Boxing Widnes and Warrington will be launching this innovative program in February 2025.
The training camp will consist of a 12-hour online course and a two-day practical course, which will take place at Rock Steady Boxing Warrington in Crown Street. Instructors interested in participating in these courses will need to pay £686.66 plus VAT.
The curriculum for the training camp has been carefully crafted by experienced trainers to educate physiotherapists, boxing coaches, and instructors on how to effectively support the Parkinson’s community. The practical sessions are scheduled for February 1 and February 2.
To be eligible to participate, trainees must have qualifications such as a PT Level 3, Level 2 or Level 3 boxing coach certificate from the EBBA, be a registered physiotherapist with HCPC or AHPs, or be a licensed rehabilitation professional.
Rock Steady Boxing, with locations in Widnes and Warrington, aims to equip coaches and instructors with the skills to lead non-contact boxing classes tailored for individuals living with Parkinson’s in the local area. Non-contact boxing is known for providing high-intensity workouts that can be beneficial for those with chronic health conditions like Parkinson’s. It can help alleviate motor symptoms associated with the disease and improve mental well-being.
All the necessary equipment for the two-day coaching session will be supplied by Rock Steady Boxing. Michelle Fox, the company secretary at Rock Steady Boxing Widnes and Warrington, expressed her excitement about being named the first accredited UK training camp for coaches and instructors interested in delivering non-contact boxing for people with Parkinson’s.
Since the opening of their Warrington boxing gym in 2024, they have received a positive response from the local Parkinson’s community and coaches eager to participate. Being recognized as the first accredited UK training camp for Rock Steady Boxing is a significant achievement, and they are eager to begin training more coaches to become Rock Steady Boxing instructors. This initiative will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the Parkinson’s community in the region, providing them with access to specialized exercise programs that can enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.
