Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Leg Burn Out

Having strong legs increases cardiovascular function, decreases risk of injury, and can improve speed and power. Add these Fab 4 Moves and take leg day to the next level. Use these Fab 4 Leg Strengthening Moves in the Workout: Tempo Reverse Lunge – 10 each leg Lunge Jumps – 30 seconds Tempo Squats – 15 Jump Squats – […]

‘Tis the Season . . . Why Don’t I Feel Joyful?

It’s that time of year again in the most unusual year imaginable — none-the-less the crisp air, beautiful colorful leaves and holiday preparations are here!  Fall and winter seasons (with two big holidays to celebrate) can be exciting and joyful times… unless you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).   Especially in a year when we have had more […]

Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Bless Your Heart

The benefits of cardiovascular exercise are well documented. Try our Fab 4 moves and get your heart pumping. Stair climbing or step-ups – 4 minutes Jump rope – 3 minutes Jumping jacks – 2 minutes Plank ski jump-ins – 1 minute  REPEAT – 2 – 3x Spread the Empower love. Share this awesome workout with friends.

Go Outside and Play

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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 […]