Stress, Routines & Massage Therapy
I think stress is one the great inhibitors of how we choose to live. Because stress is what is perceived, stress becomes part of our routine. We develop physical reactions to our perceptions of stress, which controls how we carry out daily habits, usually by limiting our responses to events and situations and our feelings […]
How Pets Make us Happier and Healthier
The dog days of summer are here and Empower is celebrating by having everyone post pictures of their dogs/pets on the bulletin board above the water fountain. We all know everyone takes dozens of pictures of their pets so if you’d like to join please bring in a picture! Whether you enjoy the never-ending playfulness […]
Local vs. Organic
People often ask me when it comes to fruits, vegetables and meats which is better, local or organic? My quick answer is local, however I feel that the question is dealing with apples and oranges here (no pun intended!). So here goes a more comprehensive explanation as to why I feel that if you must […]
Sticking to the Routine
Sticking to a routine isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s hardly ever easy unless the routine doesn’t require us to do much work. For instance, if I lived in Barbados, I think I could gladly start up the routine of getting up every day to chill in beach chair under some palm trees. Or better […]
Unrealistic Expectations
It’s a common trap people fall into. We go to the movies or watch television and see the beautiful celebrities on the screen and strive to have that same look. Who wouldn’t want to look like Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) from Fight Club or a Victoria Secret model? But it’s important to remember the circumstances […]
Trainer Feud 2011
What exercise should you do every day? Name an animal that is easy to imitate? Which trainer is most likely to lose it? These were just a few the questions that our trainers had to answer yesterday during our first ever Empower Personal Training Trainer Feud. This challenge, created by our very own Caroline Crocker […]
Two Interesting Nutrition Reads
Check out this article: Link It doesn’t seem like long ago when all the dieting craze centered around eating a low-fat diet. From a caloric standpoint it makes sense as fat has nine calories per gram while protein and carbohydrates only have four. People would munch on fat-free snacks like knock-off brand Lucky Charms marshmallows […]
Now on to the 21 Day Detox
Congratulations to this determined group for completing the Vegan Challenge Week! I’m hoping that you all learned a little something about alternative diets and your ability to function well on such diets. Since you made it a full seven days without animal products you can probably tell if you would ever be able to or […]
Train the Trainer
Join Us May 7th for Boot Camp and our 2011 Train-the-Trainer Event It’s that time of year again, when we give you, our loyal clients, a chance to get us back for all those burpees and lunges we’ve made you do all year long – and it’s all for a good cause! This year all […]
Hilarious (but not terribly pertinent) Videos
My friends tease me all the time because I love youtube videos. I’ll do my “come check this out” wave and they’ll roll their eyes and comply. But the videos I show are usually good for a laugh or five. I thought it would be a good opportunity to post some of those videos just […]