Empower Motivation Fitness

02/01/2026

🎉🥊 Happy Birthday, EMF Fighters! 🥊🎉

Celebrating our amazing boxers — Kathleen C., Peter O., Gina G., Earle O., Bobby B., Emile K., Rosemary K., Gary R., Robert R., Mark K., Susie L., Tom I., Dale L., Doug A., and Gloria C..

Grateful to be in this fight against Parkinson’s together. 💙

01/31/2026

SCIENCE SATURDAY🧠 New research alert!

Focused ultrasound stimulation is showing promise for Parkinson’s—helping with tremor, mood, and cognition. Exciting to see innovation alongside exercise in supporting our community!

Read the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40958704/

01/30/2026

🥊 Friday Funnies from EMF! 😂

If you need a little knockout of laughter to kick off your weekend, we’ve got just the thing! Check out this hilarious classic clip of Jerry Lewis stepping into the ring like the funniest boxer ever — proving that sometimes the best punch is the one delivered with a smile! 🎥👇 (Yep, even slapstick counts as cardio 😜)

Tell us — what’s your favorite classic movie moment that always makes you smile?

Have a great weekend, EMF fam! 💥💛

Boxing match jerry lewis from the movie Sailor Beware (1952)One of my funniest scenes from this movie.This is entertainment.Little detail: The heavyweight bo...

01/29/2026

🎨🥊 Watch art meet the sweet science! 🥊🎨

This artist paints Muhammad Ali using boxing gloves and moves — jabbing, swiping, and dancing across a blank canvas like a true champ! ✨

Watch how it's done: https://youtube.com/shorts/lbMXzn-2J1M?si=bOfhQiQkWh97Ehp7

Art isn’t just fun — it can boost coordination, mood, and focus for people with Parkinson’s.

💥 Ready to try? Join an EMF Art Class and paint, move, and feel like a champion!

01/28/2026

ICYMI, today's Washington Post takes a comprehensive look at Parkinson's. It's nice to see a major news outlet covering the fastest growing neurological disease. Awareness is important!

A loss of the sense of smell or acting out one’s dreams can occur years in advance.

01/28/2026

STRONGER, HAPPIER, CONNECTED

“I do not miss many classes and am stronger for it. I have so much fun in class and have made many great friends.”

At Empower Motivation Fitness, our Parkinson’s boxing program is about more than fitness—it’s about building strength, having fun, and creating a community where everyone feels supported. Every class helps fighters move better, feel empowered, and connect with others on the same journey. 🥊💙

01/27/2026

💥 Grunt. Breathe. Punch. Repeat. 🥊

Boxers grunt and exhale for a reason — it powers your punches, engages your core, and sharpens focus. For people with Parkinson’s, that same technique helps improve strength, posture, and movement while making workouts more effective and fun.

At EMF, we combine boxing, breathing, and community to help you move stronger, fight harder, and thrive.

💬 Ready to try it? Join us!

Making sounds when you fight with an opponent or striking a punching bag isn’t just about intimidation; there is a science behind all those grunts and hissin...

01/26/2026

🎶 Sing Loud. Live Well. Thrive in 2026! 🎶

Singing isn’t just fun — it can strengthen your voice, boost breathing, and lift your mood for people living with Parkinson’s. 💜

EMF’s music & singing classes give you:

🎵 Voice & breath exercises
🎶 Fun group sing-alongs
🤝 Supportive community

👉 Try it in 2026! Comment “🎤 I’m in!” or message us for class info.

Communication impairment in voice and speech changes affects most people living with Parkinson’s eventually. The most common communication disorder is hypokinetic dysarthria, which causes rigidity and slowness of communication systems, including breathing, swallowing, voice, and speech. It can lea...

01/25/2026

🥊 Happy Opposite Day at EMF! 🥊

Today, it’s totally normal to…

Jab with your south paw… or don’t jab at all. 👊

Duck the ropes… or let them duck you! 🤪

Throw uppercuts gently… or maybe upside-down! 🔄

Step back… or step forward like a pro. 🦵

Or… you know what? Just do the opposite and knock it out of the park—EMF style. 😉

Tag a partner who would definitely follow these rules… or not!

01/24/2026

SCIENCE SATURDAY: 🧠 New Parkinson’s Research

A recent study links apathy in Parkinson’s with changes in the brain tied to faster cognitive decline.

At EMF, we’re reminded that Parkinson’s care is about more than movement—it’s about supporting the whole person. 💙That’s why we keep boxing, moving, and engaging together.

Read the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40961243/

01/23/2026

🥊 Pie, Punch, Parkinson’s Haiku 🥧

Punches in the EMF gym,
Sweet pie waits for victory,
Tremors can’t stop joy.

Happy National Pie Day, from EMF!

01/22/2026

REMINDER: Caregivers & Support Groups Meetings TODAY 💙

Join us on for two important gatherings at EMF today in our building :

👥 Caregivers Group | 1:15–2:30 PM (Suite 102, main floor – not the gym)
Free & open to all caregivers and family members. No RSVP needed.

🤝 Support Group | 2:45–4:00 PM (in the gym)
Free & open to all. No RSVP needed.

A safe space to share, connect, and support one another. 💙