Fitness for People with Parkinsons Disease and Adaptive Needs with 110 Fitness Owner Brett Miller

Brett Miller was introduced to me by Matt Keswick, a friend diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 8 years ago who took charge of it and discovered the power of exercise. In his research, Matt met Brett, a physical therapist and the founder and owner of 110 Fitness. His mission is to inspire wellness through adaptive fitness, setting a new standard in the fightback against Parkinson’s Disease through holistic and fitness-based approaches, as well as breaking down barriers for adults and children who are l...

Today, Brett joins me to talk about his story, his fitness center, and his book. He shares his approach to self-care in the midst of stress, explains what 110 Fitness is, and tells the story of what pushed him in that direction. He shares a bit about how people hear about it, and he talks about the urgency brought on by COVID-19 and how he pivoted to adapt. He shares some research on the power of high-intensity interval training in mitigating the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. He talks about the exp...

“Everybody in this world has a very special gift. It’s just a matter of finding what that gift is.”

— Brett Miller

This Week on Political Contessa:

• The story of 110 Fitness
• How Brett adapted his program for the COVID-19 pandemic
• How HIIT has the potential to mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
• What went into Brett’s book
• Brett on his mission in Bosnia

Resources Mentioned:

• It’s a Beautiful Day to Save Lives: A Medic’s Journey to His Destiny by Brett Miller
• 110 Fitness
• pocketbookproject.org

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