Southwest Parkinson's Fitness Alliance

09/10/2024

Join us for our September support group meeting!

Collin Dawson, an SUU graduate and Certified Urban Poling instructor, will be presenting an educational seminar on the benefits of Urban Poling and Nordic Walking for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.

08/07/2024

This Thursday, Barb Neuenschwander, SLP, will be providing our educational seminar. She will be teaching about “The Breather,” a device that can improve the function of respiratory muscles.

The event will be held at the Cedar City Library at 1:30 p.m.

03/05/2021

For many, a Parkinson's diagnosis can significantly change someone's abilities and lifestyle. But as one Utah neurologist says, recent research suggests early intervention through exercise can make a lifelong difference.

04/13/2019

04/12/2019

Thanks to Fitlight Training for featuring our group of Rock Steady Boxers for World Parkinson's Day. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwIOLqVhOO5/?fbclid=IwAR2_Wzuhzey148GS5cnky7lABl9N_PErr-HfgvaEjAMx73Kod6blpMMepQk

12/01/2018

💪Saturday Spotlight💪
Tom Walker is one of our most faithful and stalwart members at the SWPDFIT gym.
Tom comes from a small town in Utah, the youngest of his family, and heavily involved in sports and adventures.
Through the influence of an early teacher, Tom found his future calling early in life. He knew he would also become a teacher and that goal steered him through decisions in his life.
Tom spent a long time working at Bryce Canyon and also became a part of the National Guard. Shortly after reaching his goal of becoming a teacher, Tom became responsible in large part for pioneering special education in southern Utah. This timing coincidence was likely "meant to be", because Tom went on to influence many students, parents, teachers, and administrators. After a successful teaching career and setting a powerful example of how special education should be carried out, Tom continued to spread his influence in administration.
Tom and his wife Carol have a healthy prosperity and continue to enjoy an outgoing lifestyle. Tom stays as active as ever and carries a demeanor that shows how much he loves life.
Tom always brings positivity to the gym and is one of the constant driving forces of the SWPDFIT family.
Tom has the warrior spirit. 💥



*check out Tom's full spotlight article on our website

11/18/2018

💪Saturday Spotlight💪
We can all agree that comradery is invaluable in any battle, and Danny is the comradery man at the SWPDFIT gym.
Danny has lived in a few different places throughout New Mexico and Texas, and ended up here in Cedar City. He was heavily involved in sports growing up, and went on to develop mechanical and technical skills. Danny found a lot of pride and success in his work and was able to showcase his skills in many settings.
After being drawn together, seemingly though fate, Danny and his wife Shari will soon be celebrating 25 years of marriage!
Danny has been with us from the beginning and always brings a competitive and outgoing presense to the gym. We know him for his sly smile and the wise-cracks muttered under his breath, and we wouldn't be the same without him.
Danny puts the STEADY in Rock Steady💥



*check out Danny's full spotlight article on our website

11/15/2018

Redneck Yoga at Southwest Parkinson's Fitness Alliance, complete with cowboy boots and blue jeans. 👖
One of the best qualities of the SWPDFIT fam is the diversity among both boxers and volunteers..... Another of our best qualities is our amazing "Yoga Lady", Rebecca Simms from Cedar Yoga Space. 🙏

11/10/2018

💪Saturday Spotlight💪
Our gym is truly filled with amazing people, and one of the most amazing is definitely Bill.
Bill had lived in many different places throughout his life but now calls Utah "home". He and his wife Judy have created a legacy of love and compassion through foster care service and caring for numerous children with various health problems. They, with a doubt, have touched many lives, and made differences where it was most needed.
Bill worked successfully as an electrician, and he and his family have always enjoyed traveling and outings together. Bill's pathway to a Parkinson's diagnoses was paved with some misdiagnosis and difficult symptoms, but he's always had the support of his family. Once he found out about Rock Steady, he's been constant and determined, being heavily involved in all opportunities that SWPDFIT has to offer.
Meeting Bill and Judy, it's easy to gather a sense of genuine kindness and a down-to-earth attitude. They both carry a quick smile and automatic friendliness. We're always grateful to have Bill and his rock steady attitude in the gym.
Keep up the good work Bill, you are ROCK STEADY! 💥



*check out Bill's full spotlight article on our website

11/07/2018

Check out this NBC report! Rock Steady Boxing continues to gain momentum 💪

https://youtu.be/MQKtF_hb4sY

Rock Steady Boxing is a worldwide program aimed specifically at Parkinson’s patients, giving them a mind and body workout. Doctors say there is medical evide...

11/04/2018

💪Saturday Spotlight💪
Dee, The Dancing Boxer, or is it Dee, The Boxing Dancer?? Either way, Dee brightens up the SWPDFIT gym every time she enters. She has been one of our most consistent boxers from the beginning and always gives her all.
Dee comes from Idaho and cherishes her country background. She has truly made the most of life, being involved in golf, bowling, softball, lots of dancing, and constantly serving her community. She always brings a smile and a whispered joke to whoever is near.
Dee is a fighter forever! 💥



*check out Dee's full spotlight article on our website