Your Mind is Powerful
I think you have likely heard the saying – “You are what you think,” but have you ever taken the time to decipher what this means? Our minds are powerful parts of our beings and much of what we think (especially what we think of ourselves) will manifest itself in our lives. There is a […]
Nutrition for Changes and Aging
By: Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN As both men and women reach their 40s and beyond, they’re faced with changes thatmay require them to adjust their nutrition and fueling to ensure they’re best supporting theirhealth as well as any performance goals they may have. This can be difficult for many men andwomen because their nutrition […]
The Basics of Macros & Portions
You may have heard of the macronutrients (or “macros” for short). Even if you don’t know whatthey are, you’ve likely seen them listed on the Nutrition Facts panel of all the packaged foodsyou buy–carbohydrates, protein, and fat. These macronutrients are the larger components offood and make up all the calories (also known as energy) that […]
Low Back Pain? Tight Hip Flexors? Here Are 3 Stretches to Help
[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text]If you’re experiencing low back pain, tightness in the hips, and posture where your hips seem to live angled behind your spine, you’re likely experiencing something called anterior pelvic tilt. Here, we’ll detail 3 stretches you can do to help alleviate that pain and bring comfort back into your day-to-day. Hip Flexor […]
Strength Training for Women
Today and every day we are focusing on Women’s Health… More specifically we are highlighting why it is so important for women to resistance train. There are countless reasons why strength training is beneficial for women but here are a few upsides. And, why Empower provides personal trainers for women. 1. Increased Metabolism! Your Resting […]
Fitness Fun . . . Let’s Go!
Ways to make Fitness Effective and Fun “FUN” is not always the first word that comes to mind when someone says “physical fitness” or “workout”, but why not? I love working out and most of the time I do find it fun. Working out can be done in hundreds of different ways so the key […]
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 […]