Afghan and Central Asian communities in Warwickshire and the West Midlands are encouraged to try new weekly Zumba classes
People living with Parkinson’s and other movement conditions in Birmingham and surrounding areas of the West Midlands are being invited to join new accessible Zumba classes which are aiming to help more people get active in a fun and social way.
Where: Unit 24, Kenyon Forge, Kenyon Street, Birmingham, B18 6DH
Delivered by the Afghanistan & Central Asian Association (ACAA) and supported by grant funding from Parkinson’s UK, the new sessions are designed to be a fun and social way for local communities to get active together.
The ACAA is now set to launch their new Refugee Women's Zumba Club in Ladywood in December. Trained instructors will be on hand to deliver weekly, female-only Zumba classes for up to 40 participants, including those with Parkinson's.
The new sessions will aim to target many of the problem areas associated with Parkinson’s and other movement conditions, with the emphasis on building a community of active women in Birmingham. All ages and abilities are welcome to take part, and carers or relatives are also welcome to join in.
How adaptable Zumba can help people to live well with Parkinson’s
Zumba can have many physical and mental wellbeing benefits for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. These can include:
- reduced stiffness
- better/increased mobility
- better bone health and flexibility
- better mood and feeling of wellbeing
- more energy and improved sleep
- reduced stress and anxiety
- better balance and coordination
- increased muscle strength