Rock Steady Boxing Virginia Beach

05/08/2020

Empowerment Wellness

Give the gift of HEALTH this Mother's Day!

Purchase our 4-week online urban poling class for the mother in your life that wants to live life to the fullest and enjoy activities with their friends and family without the fear of falling!

This class is designed for someone who has balance issues, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and heart disease.

$50 off class price (normally $325) which includes:
**classes 2x/week for 4 weeks
**set of activator urban poles ($100 value)
**exercises to do @ home
**ongoing support

Please message us for details!!

#mothersday#activelife#urbanpoling#exerciseismedicine

05/07/2020

Empowerment Wellness

Throwback Thursday!

Remember when we were working out and having fun in the gym?!

Hopefully we will be back together soon! 👊🏼
#fightback #fucovid19 #exerciseismedicine #throwbackthursday

05/05/2020

Empowerment Wellness

**Tuesday Tip**

Push-ups are a great exercise to help strengthen:
💪 the chest
💪shoulders
💪 triceps
as well as work the core, back and legs.

You can do them anywhere and there are different ways to do them...
1. Military push-up (plank position)
2. On your knees
3. On an incline (bench, chair, or table)

Why is this important in your everyday life?
🤜If you have a fall, you will be able to push yourself back up.
🤜You will be able to get on the floor and play with your grandchildren, and get back up!

👉 Start simple. Try to increase quantity and if you start with modified, have a goal to get to the next stage!

🤜Join us on our May monthly push up challenge. Post a picture or video in comments and we will randomly pick a winner to get an Empowerment! Wellness t-shirt!!

#pushupchallenge#goals#exerciseismedicine

05/04/2020

Empowerment Wellness

New month= New goals!

It's the start of May and spring is among us.

Join us for our May push up challenge. Whether pushing up and down from a chair, wall push ups or floor push ups, keep track of how many you do 2-3x/week.

Send us a picture of you doing the challenge! Random winner will be picked at the end of the month to win a free Empowerment! Wellness t-shirt!

05/01/2020

Rock Steady Boxing Virginia Beach

05/01/2020

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04/30/2020

Urban Poling / Nordic Walking Community

Urban Poling / Nordic Walking Community

Today marks the end of Parkinson's Awareness Month & we're sharing our latest blog on the benefits of exercise and the Activator Program for those living with Parkinson's.

Exercise plays such an important role in chronic disease management and Parkinson's is no different.

Read on and today we'll also be sharing recordings of our past webinars with renowned guest speakers from all over the world that you can register for at no charge and watch in your own time. If you are a health & wellness professional working with those with Parkinson's these webinars may be of particular interest.

Parkinson's Disease Care New York PARKINSONS ONLINE CHAT GROUP Parkinson’s Regeneration Training The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Parkinson's Foundation Parkinson's UK Parkinson's Australia Parkinson's Western Australia Parkinson's NSW Shake It Up Australia Foundation for Parkinson's Research Parkinson Canada Parkinson SuperWalk Parkinson’s Foundation California Chapter Parkinson's Foundation New England Chapter Parkinson’s Foundation Florida Chapter Michigan Parkinson Foundation Parkinson’s Foundation Georgia Parkinson’s Foundation Greater Texas Chapter Parkinson's Foundation Gulf Coast Chapter Parkinson Wellness Recovery PD Warrior Global Tribe Parkinson Canada - Manitoba Parkinson Canada - Atlantic IMPACT Parkinson's Centre Parkinson's and Ageing Research Foundation Parkinson's Foundation New York and New Jersey Chapter Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota and Dakotas Chapter Parkinson's Foundation Great Lakes Parkinson's Foundation Heartland Chapter

https://urbanpoling.com/april-is-parkinsons-awareness-month/

04/30/2020

Empowerment Wellness

🌷As Parkinson's Awareness Month comes to a close, it is important to know that we are all in this together!

🌷 Covid-19 has definitely changed the way we are living our lives but especially for someone living with a movement disorder. It is not only important for them to keep moving during this time, but they also need the social support that is now gone due to the cancellations of their classes.

🌷Empowerment! Wellness has taken our classes to the virtual world. If you are someone with Parkinson's disease looking for a way to continue to exercise, please reach out to us! Your wellness journey should not stop because of this pandemic.

🌷Remember, we are all in this together!!

#parkinsonsawarenessmonth#exerciseismedicine#socialsupport#parkinsonsdisease

04/30/2020

Empowerment Wellness

🦠 COVID-19 got you down?!

🔸With gyms shut down, are you looking for a program to help keep you going?

🔸Did you know that exercise is one of the best "pills" that you can take to help alleviate the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease?

🔸If you want to exercise with a group of people who understand what you are dealing with, come join us!

🔸Starting June 9th, we are launching our online Urban Poling class! Though a series of sitting and standing exercises, we will not only improve your strength and balance, we will help you gain confidence in going out once we are safe to do so!

🔸The class will consists of:
*Virtual classes 2x/week for 4 weeks
*Your own pair of Activator Urban poling walking poles ($110) value)
*Exercises for you to practice at home
*Ongoing support from Empowerment! Wellness

**Cost is $300 after $50 discount until May 15th**
**Don't wait, start your journey now!!**

04/29/2020

Empowerment Wellness

Empowerment Wellness

Your EmpowerFIT tip of the day!

🚶‍♀️Often people with Parkinson’s disease have impaired posture and balance which often leads to gait difficulties and falls.
🚶‍♀️A great way to help with these issues is by using poles to have better posture. This will help increase confidence and decrease the chances of falls.
🚶‍♀️The poles also increase arm swing and steps, helping to create a more natural gait pattern. 👣

🚶‍♀️If you are someone living with Parkinson’s disease, come check out our 4 week Online Urabn Poling class, not only to gain strength but to build confidence as well!

**Message is for details! $50 off until May 15th and receive a pair of Activator poles ($110 value!)

#parkinsonsawarenessmonth#urbanpoling#confidence#parkinsonsdisease

04/28/2020

Building Friendships....

👭 During this time of uncertainty, we are pulled away from our tribe where friendships that started in the gym are now virtual or through text/email. This can cause stress and anxiety being away from the people that understand the most!

👭 Living with Parkinson's disease, stress and anxiety can make the symptoms of the disease worse. Now is just as important as ever to reach out to the friends made in the gym. Emotional health is just as important as physical health.

👭 If you know someone living with Parkinson's disease, reach out and make sure they are ok! If they need a place to make new bonds and exercise, please contact us to join our virtual classes!

#parkinsonsawarenessmonth#friendships#stressless#virtualworkout #parkinsonsdisease

04/27/2020

Urban Poling / Nordic Walking Community

As the end of Parkinson's Awareness month is upon us and the stay at home order is in effect, how are you managing your Parkinson's?!
🚶‍♀️Nordic walking has been around for many years and has been shown to have many benefits. Often with Parkinson's disease, posture and gait have a big impact on how you move throughout the day!
🚶‍♀️If you are looking for a way to exercise safely while living with Parkinson's disease, come try out our 4-week online Urban Poling class starting June 9th!
🚶‍♀️We will show you exercises using your poles to help you get stronger and improve your balance to help you feel safe while going out with your mask 😷or without your mask! (maybe one day!)
🚶‍♀️Price includes virtual classes 2x/week, a set of activator poles ($110 value), and home exercises to practice at your leisure.
🚶‍♀️Now through May 15th, take $50 off the class price.
**Message us for more information1**

Today marks the start of Parkinson's Awareness Month and we're pleased to be sharing this heartfelt blog written by Emma Kyriacou also known as The Parky Ninja.

Emma wrote this blog about herself, her history with Parkinson's, and how our Activator Poles have helped her.

We are grateful to you Emma for taking the time to write this, and for sharing your experience. We have already received comments from people that your blog has been a help to them. To learn more about Emma please feel free to visit: http://theparkyninja.nz/

In addition, thank you to Larry of When Life Gives You Parkinson's for sharing your story as this is how Emma found out about us in the first place.!

https://urbanpoling.com/parkinsons-poles-powered-up/

ParkinsonsDisease.net PARKINSONS ONLINE CHAT GROUP

04/22/2020

Empowerment Wellness

Well,corona virus won’t stop us from our workout!!!

#parkinsonsawarenessmonth#exerciseismedicine#nottodaycoronavirus#healthy

04/21/2020

Empowerment Wellness

Parkinson's Awareness Month!!

Meet Rick!

Not only is he fighting Parkinson's disease, he is fighting cancer too! Before the coronavirus 🦠 took over and shut us down, he would show up and put 110% into his workouts. He has such a positive and fighting spirit, it becomes contagious!!

💪What is one obstacle that you had living with PD, that has improved since taking classes?

"My confidence in participating in social settings and large groups of people was adversely effected by my uncontrolled display of the Parkinson’s signs and symptoms. I was very self-conscious of the random tremor, the stiffness in my neck (Rigidity) , and the delay experienced in taking my first step (Bradykinesia)."

💪What was life like before joining classes?

"I was feeling somewhat isolated and having to face the challenges of this progressive and deteriorating disease with my wife and immediate family."


💪 What advice would you give to a new member?

"Relax and enjoy the camaraderie and synergy of a group that has similar experiences and symptoms. Take advantage of their lessons learned and different approaches of those who are also going through a similar quest to lessen the impact of Parkinson’s symptoms and associated side effects. Participation in this class gives you better physical conditioning and a better quality of life."

#parkinsonsawarenessmonth#fighter#fightback#parkinsonsdisease#fupd

04/20/2020

Empowerment Wellness

Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

Meet Tim!

👉🏼What is one obstacle that you had living with PD that has improved since taking classes?

“Rigidity was a major obstacle for me, limiting what I could do. The workouts and stretching have helped reduced my rigidity allowing me to live as normal life as I possibly can.”

👉🏼What was life like before joining classes?
“I was working out 3x/week on my own and in fair shape. Even working out on my own I was still declining in areas such as gait and posture.”

👉🏼What advice would you give a new member?
“Start working out early in your diagnosis and join a facility that specializes in Parkinson’s disease workouts! You have to push yourself to work out with intensity safely without causing injury.”
#parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsawarenessmonth #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsexercise #exerciseismedicine @ Empowerment Wellness

04/18/2020

Meet Jay!

He is living with Parkinson’s disease but it doesn’t define him!

1. What was life like before joining classes? “Quality of life was on downward slide. The classes, coaching and social interaction has slowed the effects of the disease.”

2. What is one obstacle that you had living with PD that has improved since taking classes?
“My balance and gait were noticeably starting to deteriorate. The combination of Rock steady boxing and PWR! improved both of these challenges!”

3. What advice would you give to a new member?
“I have seen improvements not only in myself but also with my fellow parkies. There is no cure but there are ways to fight back! You can go quietly in the night or face PD head on. You decide...what do you have to lose?”

#parkinsonsawareness #fightback#fupd #parkinsonsdisease #exercise

04/15/2020

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04/14/2020

Empowerment Wellness

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month and what better way to show your support for Parkinson’s, but for two small businesses as well?! 🤷🏼‍♀️.
🌷. Proceeds from the shirt will help keep “business as usual” for Empowerment! Wellness to help continue our classes and get back into the gym when we get back to our new “normal”
🌷Cost is $26 and I will either personally deliver to your doorstep or make sure you get by mail!
🌷 Message me if interested!!!
#parkinsonsawarenessmonth #parkinsonsdisease #empowermentwellness

04/12/2020

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04/11/2020

Empowerment Wellness

Empowerment Wellness

🌎Breaking world records one squat at a time!
🌎Show me a picture of you joining in!

#5live #worldparkinsonsday #parkinsonsawarenessmonth #parkinsonsdisease #jcfoxninja

04/11/2020

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04/10/2020

Jimmy Choi - Fox Ninja

Important information for tomorrow’s event!

ATTENTION! Important information on tomorrow’s world record attempt! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

We know this adds a layer of complexity but we HAVE the numbers to break the record, we just need your help!

PLEASE SHARE AND RESHARE!

Welcome to the 5:LIVE world record attempt team! We are only a day away!

Tomorrow, April 11th, together, we can change the world!

Saturday is World Parkinson’s day and April is Parkinson’s awareness month. There are 1 million people in the US and 10 million people living worldwide with Parkinson’s, and unfortunately this population is rapidly growing.

Breaking a world record is never easy, Standards are always changing and strict but with a little up-front preparation, we can all make it happen and raise unprecedented awareness on the importance of staying active.

Here are the critical details:

5:LIVE Saturday April 11th, 2020 - Live stream on Youtube:

https://movement-revolution.com/5live

EVENT PREP: CRITICAL! (5:LIVE will tightly adhere to the schedule so please prepare ahead)
Please allow yourself plenty of time to set up and test your home workout area prior to the event start. Ensure that you have the following:

Device to watch and listen to the Youtube Live Stream while you participate in the workout (i.e. computer, laptop, iPad, etc - Test ahead to ensure you can connect to the link above).

Another device to record yourself with the stream in frame of your recording if possible (video camera, smartphone, etc.). If there is more than one person participating with you, make sure everyone is in view. You should be recording all the participants with the first device in view where the live stream is being shown.

Insider tip, a coffee mug can be a great holder of a smart phone with the camera up out of the mug. Remember to test it ahead of time to ensure you are all fully in the video frame with the streaming device.

You will need a sturdy and reliable chair to perform the main exercise (Sit-to-stand). Ensure you can safely sit down and stand up using the chair.

EVENT AGENDA: YouTube Live Stream Link

https://movement-revolution.com/5live

We will start promptly so don't be late!

11 AM EDT (10 AM CDT - 8 AM PDT - 15 GMT)
-Welcome
-Event & Team Introductions
-Home Exercise and World Record Attempt

Things to Note:
-Your submission for the World Record Attempt will attempt to break the world record for the “Most people performing a exercise online simultaneously.”

-We have chosen the sit-to-stand as the exercise to perform together.

-You will be prompted when to begin the sit-to-stand so that we are all performing this at the same time.

-You will need a sturdy and safe chair or other item that you can sit in and raise yourself to standing. This is the exercise that needs to be recorded so please take that into account when setting up your area. See Event Prep Section above for more details.

-You will need to record a video of yourself AND the streaming device (With audio so that the live stream prompt to coordinate the start of the sit-to-stand can be heard).

-After the event is over, please upload your video to: https://bit.ly/videosubmissionfor5live. We will then submit all the videos to Guinness for the record.

Have fun together! If we do this right, we will all be part of a world record and even more importantly, raise incredible awareness and inspiration for everyone to stay active during this difficult situation.

Thank you for working together to make a difference! If you have any questions, please email them to

[email protected]


5:LIVE Team
Bill Bucklew - Jimmy Choi - Eric Johnson - Peter Leech

04/10/2020

Rock Steady Boxing Virginia Beach

04/10/2020

Jimmy Choi - Fox Ninja

Join me in helping to break the virtual work-out world workout this Saturday and help raise awareness for Parkinson's disease!

What else do you have to do while in quarantine?

Calling all Ninjas and everyone! If we can’t meet in the gyms let’s all meet up for 5 minutes this Saturday! Set a world record and help raise awareness for Parkinson’s research!

We are 3 days away from attempting to set a world record for number of people on a virtual workout session from the comfort of your own home! Join me, Uncorked Adventures NFP Movement Revolution, and Peter Leech!
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How?
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Step 1: register at:

https://movement-revolution.com/5liveregister
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Step 2: wait for the official you tube live link for Saturday.
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Step 3: SHARE AND TAG YOUR FRIENDS! We need your help to hit 100,000 participants.
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In just 5 minutes on Saturday April 11, you can help change the world by raising awareness for Parkinson’s awareness month.
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#parkinsons #parkinsonsawareness #fitness #worldrecord #virtualworkout