Fighting Back: How Boxing Helps Beat Parkinson’s

Lisa and her boxing trainer, Grover Wiley, work with other Parkinson’s patients to fight back against the illness.

The movements in boxing challenge the body in ways that help with balance, coordination, and strength. But what truly makes it powerful is how it makes people feel. In the gym, participants aren’t defined by their disease. They’re fighters, surrounded by encouragement, understanding, and support of one another.