CFMC Online is a virtual platform offering specialized exercise programs, wellness services, and resources designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, available anytime and anywhere.

CFMC Online is open to anyone living with Parkinson’s or similar movement challenges, as well as their caregivers, providing accessible options for all fitness levels.

CFMC Online features a variety of classes including boxing, yoga, stretching, and strength training, all led by trainers experienced in movement disorders.

Yes. Online exercise programs provide mood-boosting effects, reduce anxiety and depression, and help people feel more in control of their condition.

Online programs can be done anytime, anywhere, and usually cost less than traveling to a gym or clinic. They remove barriers to participation such as the need for transportation, which is especially important for people with mobility challenges, work, travel and family schedules.

Online programs bridge the gap, making CFMC’s Exercise Programs and Wellness Services available 24/7 ANYTIME ANYWHERE. This is particularly important for the underserved and under sourced who otherwise would have little or no access to these tools allowing them to live longer and better lives, to their fullest potential.

Yes, especially since the programs are designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s. All instructors are required to be Parkinson’s certified. Many classes offer modifications and low-impact options. It’s always best to consult with a healthcare provider before starting.

Absolutely. CFMC’s LIVE Virtual sessions with dynamic instructors, provide community support and encouragement, which is vital for mental well-being.

While exercise cannot stop Parkinson’s, research shows that consistent physical activity can slow the progression of motor symptoms, improve overall function, and enhance quality of life.

- Parkinson’s often affects balance, making people more prone to falls.
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- Exercises such as yoga, and balance drills taught in Optimizing Movement classes (like standing on one foot or shifting weight side to side) help strengthen stabilizing muscles.
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- Online programs allow patients to practice safely at home- CFMC suggests using a sturdy chair or wall for support.
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- Better balance increases confidence in daily activities such as walking, turning, or standing from a chair.

Muscle weakness can worsen mobility issues and fatigue in Parkinson’s.

Strength training—using body weight, resistance bands, or light weights—builds muscle endurance.

Stronger muscles help participants move more easily, support joints, and reduce the risk of injury.

Optimizing Movement classes are offered at different levels, standing and seated.

Rigidity (stiffness in muscles) is one of the hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s.

CFMC offers stretching routines, yoga, and mobility exercises to improve joint flexibility.

Improved flexibility helps with everyday tasks, such as reaching, dressing, and bending down.

Online guided stretching ensures participants move in a controlled and safe way.

Parkinson’s can make coordinated movements, like walking and turning, more difficult.

Exercises that involve rhythm, sequences, or dual-task training enhance coordination. These are particularly incorporated into CFMC’s boxing videos

Many online programs use step-by-step routines, which help retrain the brain’s motor pathways. Every video has step-by-step instructions and key takeaways to guide you most accurately and beneficial through your workout. These are very beneficial when printed and used by caregivers for participants who need physical and cognitive assistance.

Better coordination means smoother, more controlled movements and reduced risk of falling.

Parkinson’s often causes shuffling steps or “freezing” while walking.

CFMC’s online exercise classes incorporate Gait training exercises which help retrain walking patterns.

CFMC’s online Optimizing Movement videos focus on preventing stooped posture, teaching balance and posture, and large movements, each of which influences proper walking.

Great effort should be made to maintain proper walking, as it leads to greater independence, safer mobility and less falls.

Fatigue is a common complaint among people with Parkinson’s.

Aerobic exercises incorporated into CFMC’s exercise videos increase cardiovascular fitness and stamina.Online classes encourage gradual progression, helping participants build energy without overexertion.

Fatigue is exacerbated by sleep loss. Sleep issues are common with PD. Exercise often improves sleep; more sleep can effectively reduce fatigue.

More endurance allows patients to enjoy daily life with less fatigue.

Exercise doesn’t cure Parkinson’s, but it can improve slowness (bradykinesia), stiffness, and tremors.

Regular practice stimulates the brain, supporting better motor control.

CFMC’s online platforms include physical therapists, occupational therapists and neurologist-recommended exercise routines tailored for Parkinson’s.

CFMC’s online platforms include videos primarily intended for caregivers, such as, Sit-To-Stand, and Fall Prevention and Recovery.

CFMC offers LIVE Virtual Speech Maintenance classes that help improve and maintain voice volume and projection, articulation and clarity, swallowing functions, facial masking, drooling, and cognitive function.