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I too have experienced a dramatic loss of strength since my PD diagnosis almost a year ago now. I had worked out regularly before that on a weight machine circuit at a local gym for about an hour, three times a week. Post diagnosis my trainer suggested switching to daily resistance band workouts, most are 30-45 minutes every day but I do them at home on YouTube and vary them day to day, but mostly whole body strength training routines. Nothing seems to be abating the loss of muscle and strength. (Sarcopenia?) I am 76 and formerly had a mid single digit golf handicap which has more than doubled between the loss of power and my hand tremors, taking much of the fun out of the game for me, but I haven't given up completely. I have just started on a couple of protein supplements to see if that helps, but I am curious if others have found a way to maintain their strength against ageing and PD? Thanks,
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I am 92 and still pretty active although I do limit my "outings" with my son. When I was your age, I did Aqua Areobics 5 times a week. I loved being in the water, and that is how I started my day. The water increases the resistance to about equal to lifting a 5 lb weight and it is up to you how hard you want to work. You come out of the water feeling very refreshed and ready for the day. You might give this a try.
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