Empower Motivation Fitness

07/17/2025

🥊💥 Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🎉

Boxers, today’s the day to let your emojis do the talking! Whether you’re feeling 💪, 🧠, 🥊 or just need a little 🧘‍♂️, there’s an emoji for that.

We use these tiny icons to cheer each other on, celebrate the wins (big or small!), and share a few laughs along the way. Drop your favorite emoji below and tell us why it fits YOU! 👇👇

Here’s ours to get started: 🥊💙

07/16/2025

🧠💪 SIMON SAYS...Just like physical exercise keeps the body strong, mental “exercise” is key to keeping the

🧩 Whether it’s solving puzzles, playing cards, reading books, attending lectures or concerts, or even playing Simon (remember those EMF classes? 😉), keeping your brain active makes a difference. And for an extra boost? Pair it with physical exercise like learning new dance moves!

💃 Keeping both your body and mind active is a powerful duo in managing Parkinson's.

Cognitive exercises, just like physical exercise, mental “exercise” is important. Mental activities can include doing puzzles, playing cards, reading books, going to lectures or concerts, or learning a new activity. These can be coupled with physical exercise such as learning new dance steps. Ju...

07/15/2025

ICYMI 🛏️ Sleep recharges our brains and bodies, boosting mental wellness! 🧠✨ For those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), extra rest is crucial to reset and restore.

Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms, medications, and other health issues can impact your sleep, and discover tips to maximize your slumber. 💤💪

Discover how Parkinson’s symptoms, medications or other health problems can impact your sleep, and what you can do to maximize slumber.

07/14/2025

Whether you’ve been training your whole life or this is your first time working out, healthy muscles and a strong core can help support aging joints and improve your overall quality of life.

Whether you’ve been training your whole life or this is your first time working out, healthy muscles and a strong core can help support aging joints and impr...

07/13/2025

This video reviews the 6 common mistakes that beginners do when they are boxing. Do not miss number 6 because it is the most common! Don't worry if you are guilty of these mistakes -- everyone is!!

In This video, I will show you the 6 common boxing mistakes that beginners do when they are boxing. Do not miss number 6 because it is the most common and by...

07/12/2025

FROM THE ARCHIVES:☀️ Soaring temperatures put everyone at risk, especially older adults. Did you know certain Parkinson’s medications, like carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet), can interfere with your body’s ability to cool down? 🌡️

👩‍⚕️ If you’re taking these meds, talk to your doctor to plan for hot-weather days. Stay cool and safe! 💧❤️

Common drugs can make hot days more dangerous

07/11/2025

📅 SAVE THE DATE! Special Guest Speaker Alert

Join us for a Combined Caregivers & Support Group Session with Dr. Kelly Mills, Director of the Johns Hopkins Movement Disorders Division.

🗓 Thursday, July 24
🕝 2:30 PM
📍 In the Gym at EMF

Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the top experts in Parkinson’s care. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and a friend!

✅ Free & open to all
📩 RSVP to: fmcalvanah@emfmaryland.org

07/11/2025

ICYMI: EMF's 2024 Annual Report

We’re proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of growth, grit, and impact. From expanding programs to welcoming new team members, EMF continues to prove that movement is medicine—and community is everything.

Thank you to our coaches, volunteers, board members, and most of all—our incredible boxers—for making it all possible.

07/10/2025

Warm Up with Intention, Move With Purpose

Before we lace up the gloves at class, we get the body moving — gently and mindfully.

💪 At EMF, we sometimes use warm-up routines like this one to get the blood flowing, the joints loosened, and the mind focused.

Whether you're getting ready for boxing or just starting your day, he's a 10-minute workout to support mobility, balance, and confidence — especially for those living with Parkinson’s.

10-minute Anaerobic Boxing WorkoutCheck out this efficient and effective 10-minute anaerobic boxing workout! This anaerobic boxing workout consists of ten di...

07/10/2025

07/09/2025

ICYMI: “I Didn’t Realize How Much I Needed Boxing in My Life”

All the way from the U.K., meet Rich. His story is a powerful reminder of how Rock Steady Boxing can change everything. From isolation to empowerment, discover how boxing became his unexpected lifeline with Parkinson’s.

Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do to live well with Parkinson’s. We meet Rich, who was amazed to find himself in a boxing ring for the first time at the age of 58.

07/08/2025

In case you missed American Ninja Warrior last night, here's Jimmy Choi (Parkinson's warrior) making a remarkable run. A true inspiration!

Jimmy Choi, a 50-year-old athlete battling Parkinson's disease, returns to the course for an awe-inspiring, career-best run.All-new American Ninja Warrior - ...