David Zid

As a result of his own interest in fitness for older adults, David has developed exercise programs specifically for people who have Parkinson’s disease, focused on keeping the mind sharp and the body healthy. As co-founder of OhioHealth Delay the DiseaseTM Certified, a community based group exercise program for People with Parkinson’s, he has helped thousands of people improve their quality of life through exercise. Since publishing his book in 2007, he has made it his mission to make life better for people with Parkinson’s.

David shares his expertise and observations with physicians, physical therapists and fitness professionals throughout the country, who are involved in the treatment of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and the aging community. He also donates his time to the Columbus Parkinson’s Community. His clients and class participants are living proof that, with the right attitude and exercise program, it is possible to “delay the disease.”

In his free time, David loves hanging out with his family and friends, and exercising — of course!

– Graduate of the Ohio State University
– Professional Fitness instructor in Columbus, Ohio since 1997
– Certified through ACE and APG as a personal trainer and functional fitness trainer
– Currently the Director for Movement Disorders and Musculoskeletal Wellness at OhioHealth Delay the Disease™