Pump It for Parkinson's

12/12/2025

Waist to Hip Ratio: Why We Use This Metric

Two people of the same height, weight, and body fat percentage may face disparate health risks due to fat distribution. WHR has become an essential and helpful tool in preventative medicine.

12/05/2025

Your Holiday Game Plan: Smarter Goals for a Stronger You

Goal setting is our step-by-step guide to making lasting changes

11/26/2025

Getting Back to It: Small Steps After Break

During long breaks like Thanksgiving, we adopt a different rhythm. We sleep in, move a little less, stop by the refrigerator a little more, and enjoy our unplanned days.

11/25/2025

Why Posture Is the New Strength: 5 Tips for Better Posture

We all want to stay strong and active as we age but real strength isn’t about how much weight you can lift or how far you can walk.

11/20/2025

Do you know the Set Point Theory?

One of the most interesting features of metabolism is something many people outside the medical and fitness fields have never heard of: set point theory.

11/13/2025

Choosing Wisely

Being active does not have to be stressful or take extended periods of time.

11/06/2025

Why 10,000 Steps?

The immediate and long-term effects of this metric weighed against the low risks make it simple: choose movement, prioritize your health, and commit to yourself.

11/04/2025

Staying Balanced During the Holidays: Tips for Emotional Well-Being - Staying emotionally balanced during this time is essential for preserving your mental well-being.

Staying emotionally balanced during this time is essential for preserving your mental well-being.

10/27/2025

Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Pump It 2026 is happening Thursday, April 9, 2026 — and we’d love for you to join us.

Pump It is a movement-based event that brings communities together to raise awareness and show support for those living with Parkinson’s disease. On this day, people across the country come together to move, step, and celebrate the power of exercise.

Whether you’re a senior living community, a fitness center, a wellness group, or an individual who wants to make an impact — YOU can be part of it.

Save the date!
Registration opens Monday, February 2nd.

09/29/2025

Caring for Your Joints as You Get Older

By making simple adjustments to your exercise and wellness regime, you can stay active, strong, mobile, and happy.

09/05/2025

How Daytime Movement Can Boost Nighttime Sleep

While they’re essential for strong muscles and joints, there’s another piece of the puzzle that’s just as important.

08/28/2025

🚨 The NuStep T6 has officially arrived at South Port Square! 🚨
This incredible prize was awarded to our winners from the 2025 Pump It for Parkinson’s with NIFS.
Devin, one of our Active Aging Manager's, helped ring in the excitement as we unboxed and tried out this amazing piece of equipment!

A huge THANK YOU to NuStep for making this prize possible, and to South Port Square and all of our participants for taking steps to raise awareness for Parkinson’s.