One way people who have the disease may be helped is with an exercise routine and Rock Steady Boxing is one of them. That training, that takes about three hours weekly, may help people have less muscle stiffness and pain, and improve their balance and capacity for motion. People at all stages of Parkinson’s disease, or PD, may benefit. The motions and principles in boxing train the brain into better balance and coordination. Work in the pool helps some patients immensely.