EMPOWER Blog – Mythbusters Edition
Hello, blog readers! Welcome to Empower Blog: Mythbusters edition, your bi-monthly debunking of common fitness misconceptions! This episode will explore the idea that long duration endurance training (Cardio, as most people refer to it) is the best way tone up – NOPE! It isn’t. For everyone running to stay looking lean, there’s a better option! […]
EMPOWER Client of the Month – Kate Call
September’s client of the month is Kate Call, from the EMPOWER Durham location! After hearing of Dan Shattuck’s, our previous CotM, rise to fame, Kate went in a more humble direction. We were just able to get a few questions in about her fitness journey at Empower as she was walking down the red carpet […]
September Nutrition Tip – The Salt Story
Arteries become less flexible as we age (increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke). The good news: there’s a lot we can do to protect our arteries with diet and lifestyle. Studies have shown that a high sodium diet stiffens arteries above and beyond the effect on blood pressure. A recent study published in […]
EMPOWER Durham: Trainer Spotlight – Greg Maness
Greg was born in Detroit, Michigan, but spent most of his childhood on the North Carolina coast in the Wilmington area. He played a variety of sports growing up. As a “beach kid” Greg particularly enjoyed bodyboarding and swimming in the ocean. While initially a pre-pharmacy student in college, he eventually pursued and earned a Bachelor of […]
Exercise Tip of the Week – Be Comfortably Uncomfortable
How often do you go to the gym just to do the same exact workout, with the same exact weights, at the same exact speed, with the same energy level? Is this comfortable? Do you feel accomplished? Do you feel like you had a great workout? Feels great right? WRONG! You’ve fallen into the same […]
Stay Active! – Outdoor Workout
The end of summer is one of the best times of the year to get enjoy the outdoors with a quick workout! If you’re looking for a change-up to your daily routine of working out in doors or just want to enjoy the weather, then here’s a great way to spend 30 minutes in the […]
Client of the Month – Dan Shattuck
August’s Client of the Month is EMPOWER Raleigh’s very own Dan “The Man” Shattuck! Dan began training at the Raleigh location in March of 2014 after having lumber spine surgery on Thanksgiving of the previous year. He recognized his need for more than physical therapy, and due to the close proximity of the studio to […]
Anna LaBarre’s August Nutrition Tip – Tomatoes
Mid-August in NC means it’s time to savor tomatoes! Whip up this refreshing Gazpacho alongside grilled fish and corn on the cob for a mouthwatering, easy dinner. (This chilled soup is even great after several days in the fridge, so it’s an ideal way to pack vegetables in your brown bag lunch.) Tomatoes are […]
Trainer Spotlight – Amanda Fontaine’s 5 Favorite Exercises
Ever wondered what your EMPOWER trainers love to do when they exercise? Well today you get to find out! This week’s blog features the lovely Amanda Fontaine and her 5 Favorite Exercises! Her response is below. Enjoy! “Working out and physical fitness have always been huge passions of mine. When it comes to exercise, no one […]
Empower Blog – Myth Busters Edition
Welcome to Empower Blog: Myth Busters Edition, your bi-monthly debunking of common fitness misconceptions! This episode features the very common assumption that strength training will turn you into a giant green monster known as the Hulk. While lifting weights will promote the development of lean muscle mass, it will not automatically make you start bulging […]