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Adults with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience debilitating symptoms that may be mitigated by boxing. Yet, attrition from boxing programs is problematic. Understanding whether PD-specific boxing programs can enhance motivation to remain physically active is important. This study investigated adults’ experiences within a PD-specific boxing program and explored their perspectives on how the program has influenced physical activity motivational processes using a self-determination theory (SDT) lens. Nine adults with PD who took part in the Boxing 4 Health PD-specific boxing program completed face-to-face, semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using a hybrid approach of inductive and deductive thematic analysis. The analysis yielded five themes: (1)  I made an informed decision to participate and it feels good , (2)  Boxing helps me stay active and keep moving , (3)  To keep me going, the boxing program needs to have variety and allow for input , (4)  A program that can be adapted to me is important , and (5)  The instructor and the group facilitate my continued participation in the program . Providing participants with adapted exercises, varied sessions, and opportunities to provide input in a group-based PD-specific boxing program may be conducive to enhancing motivation for physical activity. Further, SDT may be a useful theoretical framework for developing and evaluating PD-specific programs.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONAdults with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have many reasons for not engaging in physical activity, including a lack of motivation.A group-based PD-specific boxing program may be conducive to increasing motivation for physical activity.Professionals should consider: (1) educating adults with PD on the benefits of boxing, (2) offering group-based PD-specific boxing programs that are adaptable, varied, and open to input, and (3) fostering social support and networking opportunities within such programs. Adults with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have many reasons for not engaging in physical activity, including a lack of motivation. A group-based PD-specific boxing program may be conducive to increasing motivation for physical activity. Professionals should consider: (1) educating adults with PD on the benefits of boxing, (2) offering group-based PD-specific boxing programs that are adaptable, varied, and open to input, and (3) fostering social support and networking opportunities within such programs.

Boxing with Parkinson’s Disease: findings from a qualitative study using self-determination theory