Parkinson’s patients fight disease with boxing

Jim Duelley fires off two left punches, a right punch, then a left hook into boxing trainer Byron Higinbotham’s punch mitts. After practicing the four-part combination, the former firefighter moves to other stations at Higs Gym in Central Point, pounding a heavy bag, working the speed bag and perfecting other two- to seven-punch combinations.

We try aqua aerobics

Aqua aerobics is taken to a new level with pool noodles, which are used to focus on training the upper body and core through resistance. Just like the land-based version, aqua aerobics is a cardiovascular-based fitness regime that combines rhythmic exercises to get the blood flowing.