Today on the (Y) Connect’s Pathway Segment, you will hear from Cindy Kennedy, a Parkinson’s movement instructor at the Y and Greg Eggert, a former army helicopter pilot diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, as they share how they first became connected to the Y.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Greg’s path to the Y started when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Cindy shares her journey to the Y
What are the signs of Parkinson’s Disease
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The Y is an integral part of both Greg and Cindy’s lives.
Cindy and her family are a “Y Family” and have been in a variety of programs offered for a very long time.
RESOURCE LINKS:
Larry Delgado Boxing Foundation
YMCA Atlanta - Parkinson's Link
BIOGRAPHIES:
Cindy Kennedy has taught group fitness classes at the Metro YMCA for ten years and has been instructing Parkinson’s classes since 2016. In addition to other certifications, Cindy holds certifications in Community Exercise for People with Parkinson’s Disease, LBDF Boxing for Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s Cycling, and Active Older Adults. Cindy has several virtual classes for members with Parkinson’s available on YMCA360.org. She enjoys helping members grow stronger and more confident in their movements and knows daily exercise is vital to overall health and maintaining a positive outlook.
Greg Eggert is a 75-year-old former army helicopter pilot who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2013. Since 2013 he has been a Parkinson’s Gladiator at the Northwest Cobb Family YMCA.
Every physician Greg has consulted has encouraged him to exercise, exercise, and exercise some more. Greg believes this is the only way to keep him strong and to slow the progression of Parkinson’s.
