New podcast launches to help more people with Parkinson's get active

Get Active Stay Active is a professionally-produced, 12-episode podcast. It features speakers with lived experience, those with a wider connection to the condition and insights from healthcare and exercise professionals. 

Delivered by Parkinson's UK and specialist content creators, 1FitLife, the podcast covers:

• the best ways to start being active with the condition
• how to increase the intensity of your workouts
• finding the right active wear
• getting the right nutrition when you're exercising.

Denise Waterman is the special guest host for the new podcast and will be joined by a range of subject matter experts in each episode to cover a wide range of topics. 

The podcast will launch in April 2025 and will be available on Spotify and YouTube as well as other streaming sites such as Apple Music and Amazon.

Anna Castiaux, Physical Activity Programme Lead at Parkinson's UK, said: 

"It's been great to continue our partnership with 1FitLife and to deliver the new series of podcast episodes together. Each episode focuses on a key topic relating to physical activity and wellbeing when you live with Parkinson's and I am delighted to hear the final episodes. 

"I would also like to thank all of the contributors who took the time to join us in the studio or speak on video calls about their chosen subjects. Without their support, we couldn't have produced such a fantastic resource and I personally hope that more people living with Parkinson's will be able to use the podcast for advice, support and guidance if they are looking to be more active with the condition.

"We already know how important physical activity can be for a person when they are living with a neurological condition, including Parkinson's, and the podcasts are available for anyone who wants to start their active journey, to continue their active journey, or to increase what they are already doing to stay active."