Group Fitness is Back!
Drum Roll Please . . . Something great is returning to Empower, and we are so excited. As you know, we made a lot of big decisions throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and one of those decisions was to halt all group training sessions to minimize exposure to people from different households. However, as we emerge […]
Body Shaming be Damned
After an epic Super Bowl half-time show – yes I am a huge 90s hip-hop fan – one of the most talked about things was not how incredible it is that these performers can still put on an amazing show – but a lot of the chatter focused on how much weight one of the […]
What’s the Deal With Superfoods
By Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN If you follow food news or just look at new products in the grocery store, you’ve probably heard of various “superfoods” and the wide array of associated claims made about them. So, what’s the deal with these foods? Are they really “superior”? If so, what makes them super? Superfoods […]
Importance of Evaluating Youth Athletes Prior to Training
There are many considerations when working with developing youth athletes. All kids develop at different rates and have varying amounts of experience. Because of this, there is not a one-size-fits-all exercise program for all youth athletes. These children and adolescents require a detailed evaluation. During our evaluation, we will measure your athletes: Physical maturational age […]
A Year’s End Letter
Dear Empower Family, Wow! Another year like no other – one that tried our strength, our patience, and our resolve, but we are still here, thriving. As a small service-based business, we are both humbled and honored by being able to serve you year in and year out through our innovative health and fitness programs. […]
Youth Athlete Development
Youth AthletePerformance Development ProgramBy Dr. Chris Bruscato in partnership with Empower Fitness Empower is thrilled to be partnering with Dr. Chris Bruscato PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, XPS to bring this NEW and exciting program to the Empower community. Chris is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and performance coach with a special interest in sports medicine, performance, […]
Mindfulness as an Informal Practice
By RJ Lisander In the interest of full disclosure, I get paid to guide people through wellness and mindfulness practices such as mindfulness meditation, guided meditation, and therapeutic yoga. In these meetings, I encourage daily practice to promote the most long-term benefits of the practices. And, I as I offer this encouragement, I also know […]
Staying on Track During the Holidays
By Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN For people with health and fitness goals, the time of year (with a string of holidays in a row) can feel like a minefield of temptation and events pulling us off track. The great news is, it doesn’t have to be a stressful time of year that derails you […]
BUSY, BUSY – Take Control of your Time
Do you ever feel like life is not only busy, but too busy? Lately I have been running at a frenetic pace, which has left me feeling exhausted and stressed. Almost to where I am longing for the Safer-At-Home Covid days . . . (almost). However, I woke up this morning determined to take a […]
A Healthier Halloween
A Healthier Halloween Beginning of the Holiday Season Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season–(let the sugar-influx roll). The next couple of months are filled with treats, parties, family gatherings, alcohol, and a packed schedule. So how do you continue to pursue your health and fitness goals despite all that this time of year […]