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Wow! Was this past week as stressful for you as it has been for us? With the stress of the election and Covid cases rapidly increasing, 2020 is still taking its toll on us. In times like these it is helpful to count your blessings and seek simple joys. One big one can be found […]

Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Plank Variations

A plank doesn’t always have to be just a plank. Use variations to keep yourself amused and motivated while you work that core. Try our Fab 4 moves and see. Use these Fab 4 Plank Variation Moves in the Workout: Plank Jacks x 20 Shoulder Taps x 20 Plank Up Downs x 10 Spiderman Plank x 20  Repeat […]

Thank You for Celebrating With Us

  Thank You for Celebrating our 15th Anniversary with Us! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but we would need 1000 pictures (and this is just a small sample from Sunday) to capture our gratitude for all of you – our clients, our team and our fitness community! Thank you for all the years of sweat and […]

Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Low Impact Cardio Circuit

Bringing it down low! Low impact doesn’t mean less effective. Try these Fab 4 moves and see you can bring it down a notch and still feel the effects of a good sweat. Use these Fab 4 Low Impact Cardio Moves in the Workout: Isometric Running Woman–Right Air Squats Isometric Running Woman—Left Alternating Plank Knee Tucks  Workout: 45 […]

Celebrating 15 Years of Empower

If you are reading this then you have been a part of our amazing fitness journey. Through ups and downs, though many of life’s milestones, through great times and tough times, we have continued to workout together, sweat together, laugh and sometimes cry together and care about each other. We are grateful. We are proud. […]

Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Superwoman

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Want to be a superwoman/superman? Then you need a strong low back. The benefits of low back exercise include improved balance, strengthening the core, and spinal support to preventing injury. Try our Fab 4 Moves and see. Use these Fab 4 Super WOMAN Moves in the Workout: Regular up/downs x 15 Superwoman with pull downs x […]

Mother Nature’s Halloween Candy

Acorn – dark green/orange, or buff-colored, has a ribbed rind, and contains a moist yellow or orange interior.  This particular variety of squash contains vitamin A, niacin, folate, thiamine, and vitamin B6 but it is especially a high in vitamin C.  Acorn squash is also high in potassium, magnesium, and fiber.  Great for roasting and then […]

Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Isometric Holds

Use these Fab 4 Isometric Hold Moves in the Workout:Isometric = Hold Position  V sit – Hold for 30-45 sec Superman Hold for 30 sec  Bridge – Hold for 1 min Pushup position – Hold for 30 sec  REPEAT 3x Spread the Empower love. Share this awesome workout with friends.

Permission to Fail

As I am writing this, Ronda is finessing the verbiage on our application to be co-presenters at IDEA World, one of the largest and most impactful conferences in the fitness industry. This isn’t the first time we have applied. Nope. We applied last year too . . . and got politely denied. Chances are that could […]

Fab 4 Fitness Moves: Mobility Edition

If you would like to have a customized workout plan customized for your needs, your goals, your life, our expert Empower trainers are here for you – virtually or in-person. Sign-up for a FREE Initial Session to get started TODAY!  Use these Fab 4 Mobility Moves in the Workout: Hip circles – 10 x each way Floor […]