People with Parkinson’s are being encouraged to stay active following the launch of a new exercise podcast.
On the Move, created by Parkinson’s UK in partnership with Soundyard, includes eight guided episodes to support people living with Parkinson’s and their families to stay active and improve their wellbeing.
Experienced fitness instructor Sonya Powley leads each episode, with accessible seated and standing routines designed to boost confidence, mobility and enjoyment of movement.
Anna Castiaux, physical activity programme lead at Parkinson’s UK, said: “On the Move is a fantastic new resource for people with Parkinson’s to get active and live well in 2026.
“The routines are all designed to be followed either from the comfort of your own home, or when you’re on the move.
“My hope is that more people with Parkinson’s, or with a connection to the condition, will have the opportunities to be more active.”
The podcast is part of Parkinson’s UK’s broader physical activity media library, which provides a range of multimedia resources to support people with the condition.
The episodes include low- to moderate-intensity exercises focused on improving balance, body awareness and overall wellbeing.
The routines are designed to suit all abilities, encouraging people from different backgrounds to take part and build confidence in movement.
Parkinson’s UK says the easy-to-follow sessions can become part of a daily routine, especially for people with lower mobility or those who are new to physical activity.
Staying active is known to provide benefits for people with Parkinson’s, including improved strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and enhanced mindfulness.
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition with more than 40 symptoms, including tremor, pain and anxiety.
There is currently no cure, and someone in the UK is diagnosed every 20 minutes.
On the Move can be streamed or downloaded from major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
