Rock Steady Boxing Virginia Beach

🌪️ Hurricane Relief Support Needed! 🌪️

In the wake of the recent hurricane, many are facing overwhelming loss and devastation. Now, more than ever, we need to come together to offer help and hope. 💙

At The Empowerment Neurofitness and Wellness Center, we believe in the power of community, and we're doing our part to support those in need. Here’s how you can help:

You can drop off any supplies that are needed to our location at 4402 Princess Anne Rd., Ste 105 in Virginia Beach and we will get them to hurricane to the drop off centers to be taken to the areas that are in need!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach us at 757-474-6300!

Items that are needed:

Baby formula (ready to feed)
Adult and baby diapers
Socks
Unopened, non-perishable food items (peanut butter, crackers, nutrition bars)
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Baby wipes
Feminine hygiene items
Powdered drink mix
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Trash bags
Toiletries
Hand sanitizer
Cleaning supplies
Hygiene products
Dog food

🌟 Calling all local businesses! We're hosting a fundraising event and need your support. Can your business contribute items or gift certificates for our silent auction? Your generosity will make a huge impact!

Don't have a business but know someone who does?!

🏷️ Tag a local business that you'd love to see support our cause! We're on a mission to gather items and gift certificates for our fundraising event. Your tag could bring a smile and contribute to positive change. Tag away!

Every act of generosity helps us further our mission of serving and supporting the neurological community through exercise, education and support!

Your donation will help The ENFWC continue to offer a variety of specialized exercise classes, educational programs, and support groups. In addition to operational expenses, the more opportunities we can offer those in the neurological community to improve their quality of life and slow progression of the disease, the more impactful our mission becomes. We couldn't continue our goal without your support.

Words cannot express how grateful we are for your support!

Since we are a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Need plans tonight or just tired of turkey leftovers?

Come join me tonight at Wasserhund Brewing Company and have some good food and drinks while supporting a local nonprofit! 30% of the nights proceeds will be given back to us!

Stop by the table and say hello!!

As is just a week away, Anne has been everyday!

You see, doesn't take a day off, and we must keep Anne and all of her friends to keep moving!

is the only thing shown to help delay the progression of the disease. We here at ENFWC want to them to keep moving and give them hope to live as normal of a life as possible!

It is through the generosity of donors that we are able to carry on our mission..to empower individuals and their caregivers through exercise, education and support!

Are you ready to start your journey?

Nearly everyone with Parkinson’s disease can participate and receive benefit from Rock Steady Boxing. An intake evaluation process is conducted prior to the first class to determine the recommended class level. Some participants will require a caregiver partner to assist in each session. Individuals of all ages are benefiting from RSB’s program. We strongly encourage you to also discuss RSB participation with your physician prior to your first workout.
This is an observational study of Rock Steady Boxing training in six participants. After 12 weeks of training there were measurable improvements in gait, balance, and quality of life. (Combs, Stephanie A., Diehl, M. Dyer, Staples, William H., Conn, Lindsay, Davis, Kendra, Lewis, Nicole, Schaneman, Katie. Boxing Training for Patients With Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Series. Physical Therapy, Vol. 91 – No. 1, pp.1-11, January 2011.)

We are excited for you to join a RSB near you! When you click on this link please follow the instructions below: https://members.rocksteadyboxing.org/member-directory/FindStartsWith?term=%23%21

1. Click Near Me FIRST
2. Then type your zip code where it says "My zipcode"
3. Click Radius, choose 50 mi (so it populates a lot more affiliates in your area)
4. Click Search

Then a list of affiliates will pop up! Hover over the red balloons on the map that will show you what each affiliate is called.
We hope you join one soon!

It's fall prevention week and we are adding ✌️new programs in October!

Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries among older adults and the number of falls have been rising every year. Experiencing a fall can lead to hip fractures, head inury, or worse.

🍂Our strength and balance program is an 8-week program that will incorporate evidence-based exercises focusing on strengthening the core and limbs to improve overall balance, posture and mobility. This leads to increase in body awareness, avoid injuries and reinforce proper body movements!

🦯🦯 Our Intro to Poling classes will introduce you to basics of adding poles to your walking routine. Regular walking mainly uses the lower body muscles, but adding the poles adds a whole new element incorporating upper body, back and core muscles. Come see how these poles not only add to your walking routine, but all of the amazing benefits that come along with it! And it is a workout you can take anywhere!

**Certain restrictions apply. Please reach out to us for more information!**

New program alert through APDA!

The good start program is a 2-part series for newly diagnosed individuals with Parkinson's disease (within the past 3 years).

For more information or to register, go to
www.apdaparkinson.org/virginia or by calling (757) 495-3062!

Interested in learning how to create a positive experience for your loved one with a cognitive impairment?

*Join us on July 28th at 12pm as we welcome Marcia Futterman Brodie with Marcia Trains!
*She will teach caregivers and family members best practices for working with someone with cognitive impairment (dementia, Alzheimer’s, and MCI).
*Family members who care for a spouse or a parent are encouraged to focus on what skills are still available in the brain and create a positive experience for both.


Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 757-474-6300 to save your spot!

Lunch will be provided!

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HAPPY THURSDAY!

Come join us at 1 pm for our demo yoga class!

Some benefits to yoga especially for individuals with a movement disorder are:
~Strength
~Balance
~Flexibility
~Neuromotor control
~Coordination
~Stress relief
~Improve mental health

to name just a few!

Hope you can join us!!