Something Great to Celebrate
It was August 1993, still only 17 years old, I had just arrived to an almost empty Morrison dorm on UNC’s campus. Freshman orientation for out-of-state students was scheduled for the three days prior to move-in day when the thousands of other students would arrive. Having just moved from California and knowing no one, the expanse of […]
Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Biceps Strength & Stretch
Yeah, they make you look athletic, but strong biceps are also important for your general health. Benefits of bicep exercises include improved bone density, limiting potential injuries, and increased upper body performance. Try our Fab 4 Moves and see. Use these Fab 4 Moves in the Workout: Bicep Curl – 21sHammer Curl x 15 Pronated […]
Finding Our New Normal
Hello Friends, Last week I “broke down” and went out to brunch with my Quaranteam. For some of you, that’s no big deal – you’ve been to restaurants and you feel more comfortable being out and about. Others of you just shuddered at the thought of taking that risk. Before I go on, let me just […]
Fab 4 Fitness Moves: Glute Strength & Stretch
Having strong glutes is a big deal. They help support a range of compound movements, improve posture, and prevent lower back injury. Try our Fab 4 moves and see. Use these Fab 4 Moves in the Workout: Single Leg RDL x 15 each leg Curtsy Lunge x 15 each leg Lunge with Forward Reach x 15 each […]
Losing a Legend: In Honor of RBG
Last Thursday Ronda and I were honored at a virtual luncheon for being two of the 2020 Women Of Achievement award recipients (Check it out here). It was an incredible honor and made us proud to be in the company of so many amazing women business owners, teachers, executives, activist and leaders who are enriching […]
Fab 4 Fitness Moves: Lying Down Leg Day
It’s important to work your legs, as they hold the rest of you upright. Some benefits of leg work include contributing to weight loss, avoiding lower back pain, and improving balance. Try our Fab 4 Moves and see. Use these Fab 4 Moves in the Workout: Side lying leg lifts x 10 Side lying leg swings […]
Are you REALLY hungry?
Last night right before bedtime I mindlessly dove into not 1 but 2 mini snack bags (one popcorn, one Oreos – and I “never” eat Oreos), along with some watermelon and grapes. Can you say sugar overload? I wasn’t even hungry. Not only did I immediately feel bad physically – but I didn’t even enjoy them. Do […]
Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Tricep Strength & Stretch
There are many advantages to having strong triceps. Working them increases shoulder and elbow stability, and the functionality of your arm will become greater. Try our Fab 4 Moves and see. Use these Fab 4 Moves in the Workout: Dumbbell skull crushers x 15 Bench dips x 15 Tricep push-ups x 15 Tricep Stretch – hold 30 sec […]
Re-Opening Plan for Phase 2.5
Wow! Our beautiful Empower studio has been officially closed for almost 6 months. If you had asked us back in March, when we thought this might be a 2 week to 2 month ordeal, if we could weather a 6 month shut down—I think we would have been skeptical. But here we are, weary but […]
Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Shoulder Sculpting
In 2020 it may feel like a lot is resting on them, but that’s not why it’s important to work your shoulders. Every upper body exercise involves them. Having strong shoulders will enhance your posture, protect you against back pain, and stabilize the most moveable joint in the body. Try our Fab 4 Moves and […]