Pump It for Parkinson's

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.

07/31/2025

Stand, Squat, and Stretch to Better Balance

Balance is much more than simply standing on one leg. Consider this 3-step approach to improve your balance potential.

07/10/2025

Unleashing Superpowers: How Our Residents Are Getting Stronger, More Flexible and Confident

They set out to empower residents to discover their inner superpower through intentional training, and their outcomes were extraordinary.

06/26/2025

How Mindfulness Can Transform Your Life: Benefits and Techniques

That’s the magic of mindfulness, and here’s the good news: you can train yourself to access that state more often. 

06/02/2025

Exercise Your Mind: Activities to Keep Your Brain in Top Shape

We all fear losing some of our memory and cognitive function.

05/09/2025

Always looking for ways to enhance community wellness?

NIFS Wellness Companion makes it easy by providing expert wellness content to support your residents' well-being. With monthly education and resources, we help you elevate your wellness offerings effortlessly.

Breathe new life into your community newsletters! Each month features a fresh wellness topic written by NIFS fitness professionals — ready to educate, inspire, and engage your residents.

Learn more >> https://hubs.la/Q03lSl4H0

05/01/2025

The Power of Hydration: Why Staying Hydrated is Essential for Your Health

It’s more than just quenching your thirst—drinking enough water is essential for keeping your organs, bones, and skin in great shape! I often tell people that “water is life!”

04/30/2025

It’s the last day of Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Pump It for Parkinson’s 2025 a success. Your support, sweat, and spirit helped raise awareness and bring hope to those affected by Parkinson’s.

But the fight doesn’t end here.
Awareness is just the beginning—donate today to make a lasting impact.
Together, we can push for progress.

04/25/2025

Parkinson’s doesn’t stop at Pump It — and neither do we.
Help us bring awareness and fund research that supports those living with Parkinson’s every day! Help us reach our goal or $25,000. Every donation brings us one step closer to a cure.

Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Donate now >> https://hubs.la/Q03jl7s40