Parkinson’s Warriors Gym to hold grand opening to celebrate exercise and empowerment

In a warehouse in west Eugene, Lori B. Havas began her second workout class of the day with some stretching.

“Let’s settle our feet, legs nice and wide. Clasp your hands, turn them out, and push it up. Inhale,” she said, taking a deep breath.

The stretches, exercise and boxing lessons done at this gym are backed by research to specifically target the needs of people in Havas’ classes – all of whom have Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s is widely recognized as the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world. People with the disorder can have trouble with movement, balance and coordination.

With a combination of physical and mental strength training, Havas’ workouts have helped a growing number of people in Eugene with Parkinson’s slow the condition’s progress.

Founded by Havas in