A new podcast from Parkinson’s UK and Podcast producers, Soundyard, is aiming to help more people with Parkinson’s to live well in 2026.
‘On the Move’ episodes feature accessible seated and standing exercise routines for people living with Parkinson’s, or for anyone with a connection to the condition to follow. The new podcast is now available on Spotify and all the leading podcast streaming sites.
The series features 8 episodes which are all led by experienced fitness instructor, Sonya Powley, who has specially designed the guided sessions to promote gentle movement and help build more confidence for people of all ages and abilities living with Parkinson’s to get active and live well. The new podcast is part of the popular Parkinson’s UK physical activity media library which features a range of multimedia assets and resources which aim to help more people get active with the condition.
‘On the Move’ uses a range of low to moderate exercises and movements which focus on both the physical and wellbeing benefits of seated or standing movement. The episodes have been curated with a range of abilities in mind to encourage more people from all walks of life to improve their balance and awareness of their own bodies.
It is designed to be part of everyday life, helping those with lower mobility or activity levels to take the first step towards trying something new. Staying active can sometimes feel challenging and On the Move aims to give everyone the tools to live well, improve balance, coordination and enjoy movement from the comfort of their own homes.
Speaking about the On the Move podcasts, 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.”
Being active is shown to have many benefits for people living with Parkinson’s, including improved balance and coordination, better strength, flexibility and mobility, and an improved sense of wellbeing and mindfulness. Parkinson's is a complex brain condition that gets worse over time.
It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety, and there is no cure. Someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the UK every 20 minutes and by 2050, the number of people living with the condition worldwide will double to 25 million.
Parkinson’s UK is the leading European funder of Parkinson’s research and here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way.
