NORWOOD, N.J.—IMPACT ZONE—a full-service fitness and sports performance facility in Norwood—has officially partnered with the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Young Onset Parkinson’s disease occurs in people younger than 50 years of age. It affects between 2% and 10% of the 1 million people with Parkinson’s disease in the US.
Symptoms include tremors and impaired balance and coordination. It has surfaced that many people in the surrounding areas have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
One of the patients who is very close to IMPACT ZONE is Christina Korines. After several opinions from different doctors with different specialties, Christina was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease in October 2017. She takes medication five times a day to help with her symptoms.
In September 2018, Christina came to IMPACT ZONE in search of a boxing trainer.
“Immediately after I got diagnosed, my doctor told me, ‘You need to continue staying active.’ So, I found the best boxing trainer and I decided I’m gonna be the next Rocky.”
After meeting Christina and hearing her story, Fitness Expert Brian Long took Christina on, and promised never to turn his back on her.
“He has turned into this angel in my life,” Christina said. “The amount of mind-body connections that I didn’t have before that I have today, it’s incredible.”
She continues, “I always say to him, ‘You don’t treat me like I’m sick.’ And he goes, ‘I’ll never treat you like you’re sick. I’ll never treat you like you’re handicapped, because, to me, you’re not.’ He trains me just like anybody else and it really, really helps.”
The IMPACT ZONE and its staff are extremely proud of Christina’s success and are happy to be a part of her journey.
“We look forward to seeing her excel and continue to thrive,” IMPACT ZONE said in a statement. “On behalf of the Parkinson’s Foundation and IZ, please show your support to this and all other foundations to help find a cure for those affected.”
To learn more about the Parkinson’s Foundation, go to www.parkinson.org.
IMPACT ZONE is located at 335 Chestnut St., Norwood. From group fitness classes to one-on-one personal training and sports-specific training, the coaches at IMPACT ZONE will push you to be your personal best. Learn more at impactzonenj.com or call (201) 775-1025.